Warming and Cooling Centres for Extreme Weather Relief in Saugeen Shores

Site: Various locations

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Record #: BRU1154
Last Modified: 24 Jun 2026
Last Full Update: 22 Jun 2026

Description

Description (Service)

When Environment Canada issues an extreme heat or cold alert, warming and cooling centres are available to residents for relief from extreme weather conditions. These can include public buildings such as libraries or community centres during regular business hours. Other buildings such as malls or cinemas that have air conditioning/heating could also be used.

In Saugeen Shores, Bruce County Public Library provides warming and cooling centres.

  • Port Elgin Library - 708 Goderich St, Port Elgin - Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat 10 am-5 pm * Wed, Thu 10 am-7 pm * Sun 1 pm-4 pm
  • Southampton Library - 215 High St, Southampton - Tue, Thu, Fri, 10 am-5 pm * Wed 10 am-7:30 pm * Sat 10 am-4 pm * Sun 1 pm-4 pm (Summer hours vary - please visit library.brucecounty.on.ca/locations for details).

Service Details

Hours See description section.
Areas Served Saugeen Shores
Eligibility No restrictions.
Application Walk in.
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Saugeen Shores
Address & Map
Saugeen Shores, ON
Canada N0H 2C0
Physical Access Varies by location.

Contact information

Office Phone 519-832-2201, Port Elgin Branch ; 519-797-3586, Southampton Branch - Bruce County Public Library
E-Mail info@brucecounty.on.ca
Website library.brucecounty.on.ca

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