Given the extreme heat in Nelson over the next few days, the City is working with its community partners to provide dedicated cooling centres from Tuesday, July 29 to Thursday, July 31 (updates will be provided if needed). If you or someone you know needs a place to cool off and need respite from the heat, please go to a cooling centre or another public air-conditioned facility. Check in with your neighbours, especially seniors or those with disabilities, to ensure they are safe.

If you are experiencing symptoms of heat stroke, please call 9-1-1.

ANKORS West (101 Baker St) is offering cold water and light snacks. Their extended hours are:

Tuesday 9am-8pm 

Wednesday 9:30am-8pm

Thursday 9am-8pm 

If you’re outdoors, we encourage people to use shaded green spaces throughout the City, including Lakeside Park, Gyro Park, and Lion’s Park. Public water fountains are also available at Lakeside Park (Concession Building, soccer fields, and Rotary Shelter), Lions Park, and the Port-a-Loo on the corner of Baker and Hall Street

For more information on how to stay safe in extreme heat, visit the BCCDC: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-emergency-services/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/embc/preparedbc/preparedbc-guides/preparedbc_extreme_heat_guide.pdf

Heat Warnings are issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) when temperatures reach 18 °C at night, followed by 35 °C during the day, and again not cooling past 18 °C at night. Visit Environment and Climate Change Canada to stay up to date on all Weather Warnings in your area:  https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change.html


Nelson's Emergency Management team wants to remind residents to stay safe and stay cool: