Orillia to open cooling centres June 30 to July 3 due to heat warning

For immediate release (June 30, 2026) – Due to the current heat warning issued by Environment Canada, the City of Orillia will open air-conditioned cooling and hydration centres for public use June 30 to July 3, 2026. The City encourages anyone – especially those susceptible to extreme heat – to make use of the centres. The cooling centres will remain open until the heat warning is lifted however the Canada Day holiday will affect location opening and hours.

Cooling and hydration centres:

Orillia Public Library
36 Mississaga St. W.
Monday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Canada Day July 1: closed.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: closed.
Orillia Recreation Centre
255 West St. S.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Canada Day July 1: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Splashpads:

Clayt French Park
114 Atlantis Dr.
Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Hillcrest Park
255 Matchedash St. N.
Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Moose Beach at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park
450 Atherley Rd.
Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Victoria Park
75 Coldwater Rd. W.
Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Walter Henry Park
3050 Orion Blvd.
Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
 

Beaches:

  • Couchiching Beach open with lifeguards on duty daily. Lifeguard hours have been extended to 6:00 p.m. (normally noon to 5:00 p.m.).
  • Moose Beach open with lifeguards on duty daily. Lifeguard hours have been extended to
    6:00 p.m. (normally 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

For up-to-date status on beaches and splash pads, visit orilliarec.ca/beaches.

Contact Us

City of Orillia
50 Andrew Street South
Orillia, Ontario, L3V 7T5
Phone: 705-325-1311
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