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The City of Victoria has opened three public cooling centres in response to the Heat Warning issued by Environment Canada.

Daytime highs are forecast to reach 31 degrees Celsius with overnight lows of 15 degrees for the next few days in Greater Victoria.

The City will operate air-conditioned cooling centres beginning today at the following locations: 

The City has set up 12 temporary misting stations at locations around Victoria and there are more than 40 public drinking fountains available. Locate a misting station or public drinking fountain near you. 

Follow these tips to stay cool and reduce the impacts of heat: 

Please take time to check in with family, friends and neighbours who are vulnerable, especially in the evening when it is hotter indoors than outdoors.

Learn more about the steps you can take to beat the heat and how to recognize the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness here.

The City of Victoria is located on the homelands of the Songhees and Esquimalt People.

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