When Environment Canada issues an extreme heat or cold alert, rest areas 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 The Blue Mountains, the following locations are available:

• L.E. Shore Memorial Library - 173 Bruce St South, Thornbury - Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 10 am-5 pm; Tue, Thu 10 am-8 pm
• Craigleith Heritage Depot - 113 Lakeshore Rd East, The Blue Mountains - Thu-Fri 12 noon-5 pm * Sat 10 am-4 pm * Sun 12 noon-4 pm
• Beaver Valley Community Centre - 58 Alfred St W, Thornbury - Mon-Sun 7:30 am-9:30 pm