Heat Wave: Preventative measures

In order to make it easier for everyone to tolerate the heat wave forecast for the next few days, here is a recap of all the available services offered by the City of Pointe-Claire to cool-down.

 

Valois Park splash pad

The play structure also includes a shaded rest areas, restrooms, changing rooms, and access points for persons with reduced mobility.

40 de la Baie-de-Valois Avenue

Open every day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

 

Air-conditioned municipal buildings

• Aquatic Centre (60 Maywood Avenue):
  
  
  
  • Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 9 p.m.
  
  
  • Saturday from 12:30 to 4:45 p.m.
  
  
  • Sunday from 3:30 to 7:45 p.m.
  
  
  
  

 

• Central Library (100 Douglas-Shand Avenue):
  
  
  
  • Monday tp Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  
  
  • Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  
  
  • Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.
  
  
  
  

 

• Aréna Bob-Birnie
  
  
  
  • Friday: 7 to 8:20 p.m.
  
  
  
  

* Free for the Pointe-Claire residents with your MULTI Card.

 

Outdoor pools

Seven outdoor pools are open to residents all summer long.

• Pointe-Claire Village Pool


• Sunnyside Pool


• Cedar Park Pool


• Lakeshore Pool


• Lakeside Pool


• Viking Pool


• Valois Pool

Click here for rates and schedules.

 

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 often.


• 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 oppressive heat, click here.