Heat Advisory
The District of North Saanich is currently under a Heat Warning. High temperatures are expected to remain for the next 3-4 days.
- seek shade
- go to air-conditioned locations
- stay hydrated by drinking lots of water
- wet fabric and put it around your neck or wear it
- limit physical activity to cooler parts of the day
- look in on your neighbours
If you need a place to cool down, there are cooling centres set up on the Peninsula:
- SHOAL Centre at 10030 Resthaven Drive – Mon & Tues 2-6 p.m.
- Brentwood: Centre for Active Living (formerly called the Seniors Centre), 1229 Clarke – Mon & Tues 2-6 p.m.
- Saanichton: Masonic Hall, 8105 Derrinberg Road, corner of East Saanich and Newman – Mon & Tues 2-6 p.m.
For more information on how to stay safe in the heat, prepare for heat events, and how to spot the signs of heat-related illness, visit the Island Health website.
