Daytime Cooling Centres

The Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex is your designated Cooling Centre during periods of extreme heat warnings.

Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex 
1867 Valley Farm Rd, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 | google map location

Daily: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm (while heat alert is in effect)

Leashed pets/pets in carriers are welcome, providing they are well-controlled by their owner. Extra seating and water will be available in the lobby.

Cooling Centre Resources

Daytime Warming Centres

During winter months, the City of Pickering will activate warming centres during Extreme Cold Weather Alerts.

Visit durham.ca for cold weather alerts.

Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (Lobby)

1867 Valley Farm Rd, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 | google map location

Monday – Fridays | 6:00 am – 11:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday | 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Pickering Central Library 

1 The Esplanade S, Pickering, ON L1V 2R6 | google map location

Monday – Friday| 9:30 am – 9:00 pm

Saturday | 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm 

George Ashe Library & Community Centre

470 Kingston Road, Pickering, Ontario L1V 1A4 | google map location

Monday - Friday | 9:30 am - 9:00 pm 

Saturday | 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Overnight Emergency Warming Shelter

Emergency overnight shelter will be provided at Peace Lutheran Church with services by DARS.

Location: Peace Lutheran Church, 928 Liverpool Rd., Pickering.
Hours:
Saturday to Thursday: 8:00 pm – 8:00 am
Friday: 10:00 pm – 8:00 am
Contact Information: Supervisor on-site can be reached at 289.314.2261

The Centre will open if temperatures reach -8°C or colder and/or wind chills of -11°C or colder. Visit the Region of Durham for additional information on local shelters and warming centres.