The sun is sticking around, and so are several misting tents across the Tri-Cities.
As of this publication (Aug. 22), Environment Canada has not formally issued a heat warning, but it could be a possibility with temperatures expected to hover around 30 C with humidity in the days ahead.
This is set to ring true for inland communities like Port Moody, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam.
The City of Port Moody says its opening misting tents at various locations to keep local residents and visitors cool amid the incoming stint of warmer weather.
Tents will be set up from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. between tomorrow and Friday (Aug. 23-26) at the following locations:
- Kyle Centre (125 Kyle St.)
- Pioneer Memorial Park (275 Knowles St.)
- Rocky Point Park (2800-block Murray Street)
As well, the Civic Centre Galleria (100 Newport Dr.) will also open as a cooling centre for those most vulnerable between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. during the same period.
If you plan on being outside, Port Moody also suggests taking a stroll through more shaded areas like Westhill, Flavelle and Cedarwood parks, or visit the public library by the Galleria.
This story will be updated with Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam cooling centre information if and when it becomes available.
Experts are encouraging everyone to take extra precaution if local residents plan to stay outside for a significant time, noting risks are greater for children, seniors, those who are pregnant and those with chronic illnesses.
Side effects of extreme heat include the following:
- Swelling
- Rash
- Cramps
- Fainting
- Heat exhaustion
- Heat stroke
- Worsening of some health conditions
If you think you see someone having a stroke, you're asked to call 911 immediately.
Spray parks
Meanwhile, spray parks are also a good place to beat the heat, if you wish to remain outdoors:
(All open until September from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
- Ailsa Park
- Easthill Park
- Rocky Point Park
(All open until Sept. 5 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
- Burns Spray Park (push-button activated)
- Cottonwood Spray Park
- Galloway Spray Park (push-button activated)
- Mackin Spray Park (push-button activated)
- Norm Staff Spray Park (push-button activated)
- Panorama Spray Park (push-button activated)
- Rochester Spray Park (push-button activated)
- 10 a.m. = Blue Mountain Spray Park
- 10 a.m. = Town Centre Spray Park (push-button activated)
(All open until early September as early as 9 a.m.)
- Castle Park
- Lions Park
- Port Coquitlam Community Centre
- Sun Valley Park
Outdoor pools
Each Tri-City community has outdoor pools for residents to jump in and cool down.
This includes (in alphabetical order):
- Blue Mountain Wading Pool
- 975 King Albert St., Coquitlam
- Centennial Pool
- 3050 Chester St., Port Coquitlam
- Eagle Ridge Pool
- 2689 Guildford Way., Coquitlam
- At least two lanes open
- Admission is $2 (cash only) for all ages and all people, even those who don’t go in the pool
- Robert Hope Pool
- 2137 Lamprey Dr., Port Coquitlam
- Rocky Point Park Pool
- 2800-block Murray Street, Port Moody
- Spani Pool
- 655 Hillcrest St., Coquitlam
- Admission is $2 (cash only) for all ages and all people, even those who don’t go in the pool
- Westhill Park Pool
- 203 Westhill Pl., Port Moody
You can visit each city's respective website for hours, programs and more information.
