Cooling Centres for the Collingwood Elvis Festival
If there are high temperatures during the Collingwood Elvis Festival (July 26 to 28), the following sites in Collingwood are available to the public as cooling centres during the listed hours.
Interactive Map of Cooling Centres & Water Refill Stations
Museum / Station
Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (special hours for Elvis Festival)
Sat 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sun 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (special hours for Elvis Festival)
Collingwood Public Library
55 Ste. Marie Street
Fri 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Water fountains available
Centennial Aquatic Centre
451 Third Street
Fri 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Sat 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sun 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Water fountains available
*note that there will be a Skateboarding Event this weekend at the skatepark and the pool/skatepark parking lot will be very busy.
Central Park Arena
85 Paterson Street
Fri 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Water fountains available
Transit Terminal
Second Street & Pine Street
Fri 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sun 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Small cooling centre and water bottle refilling station.
Water Reservoir
11437 Highway 26 West
Available 24/7
The public can refill larger water containers from this location.
During Heat Waves:
- Drink fluids, especially water, before feeling thirsty.
- Slow down! Your body can't function as well in high temperatures.
- Cool down in cool store, public library, or community pool.
- Shade heads and faces with a loose-fitting ventilated hat or umbrella when outdoors.
- Dress appropriately in light-weight, light-coloured, and loose-fitting clothing.
- Avoid getting sunburned. It decreases the body's ability to cool.
- Never leave infants, children or pets inside a parked vehicle.
- Remember to check on elderly family members, neighbours and friends to make sure they are comfortable and safe.
For more information on heat waves and how to stay safe, visit: https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/sfttps/tp201207-eng.aspx