Hot Weather Forecasted for the Sunshine Coast

Due to forecasted high temperatures on the Sunshine Coast, airconditioned spaces are being made available for the community to take some time out of the heat.

The following locations are available:

Gibsons & Area Community Centre Lobby – 700 Park Road, Gibsons – Map

Check here for facility opening and closing hours.

Sechelt Aquatic Centre Lobby – 5500 Shorncliffe Avenue, Sechelt – Map

Check here for facility opening and closing hours.

Further information on other areas to stay cool in the heat can be found here on the B.C. Provincial Government website and include shopping malls, libraries and shaded green spaces. At this link you can also find information on how to prepare your home for heat.

The community is also encouraged to check in on neighbours and friends while the heat warning is in effect.

Here is a great resource for staying healthy in the heat.

Stay up to date with information from the SCRD at www.scrd.ca/emergency-program. Do you know what to do during an emergency? Visit www.scrd.ca/emergency-alerts to find out.