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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)
During cold weather warnings, the City's Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex is a designated warming centre. Leashed pets are welcome if well-controlled by owner.
1867 Valley Farm Rd, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7
Monday – Fridays | 6:00 am – 11:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday | 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
1 The Esplanade S, Pickering, ON L1V 2R6
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
Monday - Friday | 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday | 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
DARS and Region of Durham operate an Overnight Emergency Warming Centre in Pickering, offering a safe, warm space for residents in need.
Peace Lutheran Church
928 Liverpool Road
Every night from 9 pm - 8 am (except for Fridays, which are 10 pm - 8 am)
The centre will operate every night until March 31, 2026.
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