Beat the heat this weekend

July 19, 2019 12:00 p.m.
​Vaughan’s Thornhill Outdoor Pool open until 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday during the heat wave
 
Environment Canada forecasts significant heat and humidity in Vaughan and surrounding areas from Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21. The City is reminding residents that all public libraries, community centres, pools and splash pads offer relief from the heat and are open daily. Vaughan’s Thornhill Outdoor Pool is also featuring extended hours, remaining open until 8 p.m. Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21.
 
There are many ways you can keep cool during the summer heat:
  • Remain indoors in cool, well-ventilated areas
  • Wear loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing made of breathable fabric
  • If you do not have air conditioning in your home, go to places that do, including shopping malls, local libraries and community centres
  • Visit a public pool or splashpad
  • When using fans, keep a window or door open to bring in cooler air from outside
Vaughan’s 10 community centres offer air-conditioned public spaces, washrooms and change rooms as well as water-bottle-filling stations. A full list of community centres and hours of operation can be found at vaughan.ca.
 
The City’s pools and splashpads offer a great way to stay cool. Indoor pools are open daily. Vaughan’s Thornhill Outdoor Pool is now open for the summer and features a family change room, shallow wading pool and is wheelchair accessible. The outdoor pool is featuring extended hours so residents can keep cool during this heat wave – pool is open until 8 p.m.  The City also has 17 outdoor splashpads, which are open every day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
 
Vaughan Public Libraries also offer air-conditioned relief from the heat. Visit one of the City’s 10 local branches, open during regular business hours.  
 
Vaughan Animal Services is also advising people to never leave a pet in a car or unattended outside on hot days.
 
Visit Environment Canada for additional details on this alert. For more information about City facilities, please call Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281.
 
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