Wednesday, August 15, 2023 – With heat continuing throughout the week, a third cooling resource facility is opening to support Sooke residents seeking refuge from the weather.
The training room at the Sooke Fire Hall, located at 2225 Otter Point Road, will be open from 10 am to 4 pm on Wednesday, August 16 and Thursday, August 17 to provide an air-conditioned space and water for anyone looking to take time to enjoy a cool place.
Additional indoor cooling resources in Sooke include:
- SEAPARC Leisure Complex at 2168 Phillips Road during regular hours of operation
- Sooke Branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library at 6671 Wadams Way during regular hours of operation
Learn more:
- Extreme Heat Events (sooke.ca)
- Emergency Information BC: Heat Warnings issued for southern B.C. August 15, 2023. | EmergencyInfoBC (gov.bc.ca)