Warm Up, Cool Down, and Clean Air Locations

There are places for you to go when it’s too cold, too hot, or if there is unsafe air quality. Before you go, if possible, please call ahead to make sure there is enough space to accommodate. They are good for a quick warm-up or cool-down, but they might not have many extra services.  

Learn more  about extreme weather provided by KFL&A Public Health.

INVISTA Centre- 1350 Gardiners Rd.

• Monday to Friday: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.  
• Saturday: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. 
• Sunday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. 
• Phone: 613-546-0000 

Calvin Park Library Branch - 88 Wright Cres.

• Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. 
• Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
• Phone: 613-549-8888

Cataraqui Centre - 945 Gardiners Rd.  

• Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.  
• Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Sunday: 11 A.M. - 5 p.m.

Kingston East Community Centre - 779 Highway 15 

• Monday to Friday: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.  
• Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 
• Phone: 613-546-0000 

Central Library Branch - 130 Johnson St. 

• Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.  
• Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
• Phone: 613-549-8888 

Pittsburgh Library Branch - 80 Gore Rd.

• Tuesday to Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.  
• Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
• Phone: 613-549-8888 

Rideau Heights Library Branch - 85 MacCauley St.

• Monday and Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.   
• Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
• Phone: 613-549-8888 

Housing & Social Services - 362 Montreal St.

• Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  
• Phone: 613-546-0000 

Emergency shelters 

Emergency shelters are available in the community for people experiencing homelessness. There are shelter and drop-in services that are available 24 hours a day and can provide a safe place for people facing immediate threats, offering a temporary haven with necessities such as food, shelter and warmth during crises or disasters. 

Home Base Housing's Street Outreach Team regularly checks on known individuals experiencing homelessness. If you are experiencing homelessness, or are concerned about a person in need of help, please call 613-542-6672 ext. 130 or email streetoutreachteam@kingstonhomebase.ca.

If you or someone you know is in distress, please call the Addiction and Mental Health - KFLA 24/7 Crisis Line: 613-544-4229 or 1-866-616-6005. If it is an emergency, please call 911.