2026-27 Orillia warming centre location announced
Joint Release
Midhurst/November 12, 2026 – The County of Simcoe and the City of Orillia are pleased to announce that they have jointly secured a location for a winter warming centre in Orillia. Operated by The Lighthouse and located at 26 West Street North, Orillia, the centre will ensure individuals experiencing homelessness have access to a safe, warm place when they need it most. The new warming centre will begin welcoming guests in early December.
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Location |
Orillia Warming Centre Orillia, ON |
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Operational |
December 2026 – April 30, 2027 |
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Capacity |
Daytime: up to 50 individuals |
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Amenities & Services |
Pet-Friendly Washrooms Coordination of showers and laundry services Clothing Meals (up to 3 provided daily) Agency meeting spaces |
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Anticipated on-site supports |
Ontario Works Community Support and Well-Being HART Hub Navigators Community Paramedicine Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) StreetReach Outreach Housing Access workers Additional community partners to be confirmed |
On-site security will be present at this location. County of Simcoe warming centres provide safe, warm, low-barrier spaces during the winter season while connecting individuals to housing, health, income, and community support services. For all locations across the region, please visit our website at simcoe.ca/winterwarming.
Warming centres serve an important role in our communities. During the 2025-2026 season, in Orillia’s warming centre alone, staff were able to help 15 individuals transition to permanent housing, and connected many more to emergency shelters, housing resources, and healthcare services.
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