Given the extreme heat in Nelson over the next few days, the City is working with its community partners to provide dedicated cooling centres from Tuesday, July 29 to Thursday, July 31 (updates will be provided if needed). If you or someone you know needs a place to cool off and need respite from the heat, please go to a cooling centre or another public air-conditioned facility. Check in with your neighbours, especially seniors or those with disabilities, to ensure they are safe.
If you are experiencing symptoms of heat stroke, please call 9-1-1.
Cooling Centre information:
ANKORS West (101 Baker Street)
Tuesday 9am-8pm
Wednesday 9:30am-8pm
Thursday 9am-8pm
Nelson Public Library (601 Stanley Street)
Nelson Public Library (601 Stanley Street)
Tuesday 10am-8pm
Wednesday 10am-8pm
Thursday 10am-8pm
Ascension Lutheran Church (1805 Silver King Road)
Tuesday 1-8pm
Wednesday 1-8pm
Thursday 1-8pm
All locations are serving water and light snacks.
If you’re outdoors, we encourage people to use shaded green spaces throughout the City, including Lakeside Park, Gyro Park, and Lion’s Park. Public water fountains are also available at Lakeside Park (Concession Building, soccer fields, and Rotary Shelter), Lions Park, and the Port-a-Loo on the corner of Baker and Hall Street
All locations are serving water and light snacks.
If you’re outdoors, we encourage people to use shaded green spaces throughout the City, including Lakeside Park, Gyro Park, and Lion’s Park. Public water fountains are also available at Lakeside Park (Concession Building, soccer fields, and Rotary Shelter), Lions Park, and the Port-a-Loo on the corner of Baker and Hall Street
For more information on how to stay safe in extreme heat, visit the BCCDC: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-emergency-services/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/embc/preparedbc/preparedbc-guides/preparedbc_extreme_heat_guide.pdf
Heat Warnings are issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) when temperatures reach 18 °C at night, followed by 35 °C during the day, and again not cooling past 18 °C at night. Visit Environment and Climate Change Canada to stay up to date on all Weather Warnings in your area: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change.html
Nelson's Emergency Management team wants to remind residents to stay safe and stay cool:
Heat Warnings are issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) when temperatures reach 18 °C at night, followed by 35 °C during the day, and again not cooling past 18 °C at night. Visit Environment and Climate Change Canada to stay up to date on all Weather Warnings in your area: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change.html
Nelson's Emergency Management team wants to remind residents to stay safe and stay cool:
- Drink plenty of water and other liquids to stay hydrated.
- Take it easy, especially during the hottest hours of the day.
- Seek cooler indoor and outdoor spaces.
- If you have air conditioning, turn it on. It doesn’t need to be on high to keep you safe.
- Take a cool shower or use a tepid bath.
- Wear a wet shirt or apply damp towels to your skin to cool down.
- Remember that overheating can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
- Stay informed, stay prepared, and stay cool.