Heat Wave: Where to Cool Off?

In view of the extreme heat forecast for the coming days, the Town of Mount Royal offers several options for cooling off. 

Water games

Water games in Dakin Park and Mohawk Park have been open since May 24. To counter the extreme heat, these water games will be exceptionally open until 22:00 from August 2 to 4, 2024.

Outdoor pool and Paddling Pool

The outdoor pool has been open since June 10 and the paddling pool since June 19. See the pools page for more information. To counter the extreme heat, the outdoor pool and the paddling pool will be exceptionally open until 22:00 August 2 and 3, 2024.

Tips

• Drink lots of water before you feel thirsty.
• Spend a few hours a day in an air-conditionned or cool location.
• Take a cool shower or bath or cool your skin with a damp cloth.
• Reduce your physical efforts.
• Wear light-couloured clothing.
• Keep in touch with family and friends.
• Close all windows, curtains and blinds when the sun is blazing.
• Use heat-generating appliances as little as possible (stove, oven, dryer, television, lights, etc).
• Drink alcoholic beverages, beverages with a high caffeine content or high sugary content in moderation, as they dehydrate you.