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Update: Heat wave – Preventive measures
Update: June 22, 9 a.m.
The Aquatic Centre (60 Maywood Avenue) is open on June 22 and 23, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., to allow people to cool down in the air-conditioned hall.
To help everyone cope with the heat wave forecast for the next few days, here are the services provided by the City of Pointe-Claire to stay cool.
Valois Park splash pad
This facility includes a play structure, shaded rest areas, restrooms, changing rooms, and access points for persons with reduced mobility.
Valois Park
40 de la Baie-de-Valois Avenue
Open every day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Consult the new rules for use in response to the pandemic.
Aquatic Centre
The Aquatic Centre (60 Maywood Avenue) will be open from Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., to allow people to cool down in the air-conditioned hall. Additional health measures will be applied to limit the spread of COVID-19.
What you can do
To prevent the effects of the heat, experts recommend the following:
- Drink plenty of water without waiting to feel thirsty.
- Cool down by taking a shower or cool bath.
- Spend a few hours in an air-conditioned or cool place
- Reduce your physical activities.
- Wear light clothing.
For more information on how to prevent the effects of heat, click here