The Niagara Region has issued an Excessive Heat Alert as temperatures reach 34 degrees today with a humidex of 42.
The city of St.Catharines has extended pool and splash pad hours to help beat the heat.
Residents are also encouraged to check in on family, friends and neighbours, especially those susceptible to heat-related illnesses.
Here is a list of services running in St.Catharines:
CITY POOLS
St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre - 425 Carlton St.
Monday to Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Lincoln Park Pool - 63 Chetwood St.
11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (small pool)
4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. (small pool)
Lion Dunc Schooley Pool - 32 Seymour Ave.
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (large and small pool)
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. (large and small pool)
Port Dalhousie Pool - 205 Main St.
1 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. (large and small pool)
5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. (large and small pool)
Free admission to all small pools. City outdoor pools will remain open as long as evening light allows during excessive heat alerts issued by Niagara Region Public Health (July 19-20).
SPLASH PADS
Bogart Street Park - 1 Bogart St.
Catherine Street Park - 64 Catherine St.
Pearson Park - 352 Niagara St.
West Park - 78 Louth St.
Free admission. City splash pads are open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. City splash pads will remain open until 9 p.m. during excessive heat alerts issued by Niagara Region Public Health (July 19-20).
COOLING CENTRES
Free drinking water is available at water fountains and water filling stations. Bring your own water bottle.
City Hall – 50 Church St.
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre – 240 St. Paul St. W
Open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre – 1932 Welland Canals Pkwy
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Port Weller Community Centre - 1 Bogart St.
Friday, July 19: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 20: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Russell Avenue Community Centre – 108 Russell Ave.
Friday, July 19: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 20: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dunlop Drive Older Adult Centre - 80 Dunlop Dr.
Friday, July 19: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 20: 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
West St. Catharines Older Adult Centre - 117 Chetwood Ave.
Friday, July 19 – 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
In addition to remaining in cool areas, residents are advised to take extra precautions, such as frequent breaks in cool and shady areas, plan activities during cooler parts of the day and evening and drink plenty of fluids.
The city of Niagara Falls is also offering residents relief from the heat today.
You can head to the McBain Community Centre, the public library on Victoria Avenue, the Gale Centre or the Coronation 50 Plus Recreation Centre to cool off during their regular operating hours.
You are also welcome to take a dip at city pools and splashpads.
Welland is also offering residents air-conditioned public places to visit and provide relief from the heat.
Cooling Stations are located at:
• Welland Civic Square located at 60 East Main Street ~ Monday to Saturday: 8:00am - 11:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Welland Public Library located at 50 The Boardwalk ~ Monday to Thursday: 9.00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Welland Community Wellness Complex located at 145 Lincoln Street ~ Monday to Friday:
8:00a.m. – 9:00p.m Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• The Seaway Mall at 800 Niagara Street ~ Hours Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30pm Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
City pools are also free of charge.