General Topics and Information - Central East

Site: Peterborough County

Service: Warming and Cooling Centres for Extreme Weather Relief, Peterborough County

Record #: PET0875
Last Modified: 11 Jun 2026
Last Full Update: 23 Jan 2026

Description

Description (Service)

When Environment Canada issues an extreme heat or cold alert, warming and cooling centres are available to residents for relief from extreme weather conditions. These can include public buildings such as libraries or community centres during regular business hours. Other buildings such as malls or cinemas that have air conditioning/heating could also be used.

Contact your local municipality before visiting as locations and hours may be extended or limited depending on season and conditions. Hours subject to change without notice and locations may be closed on holidays.

Information on location and hours of cooling and warming stations can be found in the following 2-1-1 listings:

  • Asphodel-Norwood
  • Cavan Monaghan
  • Douro-Dummer
  • Havelock-Belmont-Methuen
  • North Kawartha
  • Otonabee-South Monaghan
  • Peterborough
  • Selwyn
  • Trent Lakes

Service Details

Hours Hours vary. See description
Areas Served Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Walk in for service
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Peterborough
Address & Map
Peterborough, ON
Canada K9H 0A4
Physical Access Not Applicable

Contact Information

Primary Contact Jess Penner, Community Development; Phone: 705-740-4333; Email: jpenner@peterborough.ca

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