Take action to protect yourself and others – extreme heat can affect everyone’s health. Determine if you or others around you are at greater risk of heat illness. Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day.
Watch for the early signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and others. Signs may include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue. Stop your activity and drink water.
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Drink water often and before you feel thirsty to replace fluids.
Close blinds, or shades and open windows if outside is cooler than inside.
Turn on air conditioning, use a fan, or move to a cooler area of your living space. If your living space is hot, move to a cool public space such as a cooling centre, community centre, library or shaded park.
Follow the advice of your region’s public health authority.
Plan and schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day.
Limit direct exposure to the sun and heat. Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing and a wide-brimmed hat.
Never leave people, especially children, or pets inside a parked vehicle. Check the vehicle before locking to make sure no one is left behind.
The first significant heat event of the season with dangerously hot and humid conditions continues.
What:
Daytime highs of 30 to 35 degrees Celsius.
Humidex values of 40 to 45.
When:
Ending tonight.
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The sun sets over the beach at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½Lake Island.
have a lot to offer if you love camping and the outdoors.
If you just want to go for the day, and jump in a lake during this hot weather, there are four spots to go within half an hour of Guelph.
And instead of getting a day pass for each person you bring, you could get a for up to six people to go together. If you plan to visit the parks often, this is the most affordable way to go.
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Most public spaces and beaches are open from around May 1 to Oct. 15, though the Elora Quarry has a shorter season and closes after Labour Day.
Here are four places to swim near Guelph:
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Belwood Lake —
Belwood Lake is only about a half-hour drive, and the one-acre spring-fed quarry has a sandy beach to enjoy. There is a shallow area sectioned off, but there are no lifeguards or patrols. Dogs are welcome, but not in the beach area.
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Elora Quarry —
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In Elora, the best place for swimming is the Elora Quarry. There are restrictions in place due to how busy this area gets. They offer two four-hour sessions for swimming, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 7 p.m. Access passes and parking fees must be paid in advance online. Dogs are not permitted. The beach is not patrolled and cliff jumping is not allowed.
The Elora Gorge, at 7400 Welling County Road 21, has tubing and a splash pad, but no swimming area.
º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½Lake —
The º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½Lake Conservation Area has two beaches open to the public for swimming, the main beach and the island beach. They are not patrolled, so children must be supervised. Dogs are not allowed on the beach or in the swimming area.
Rockwood —
There is a large sandy beach near the reservoir in the Rockwood conservation area. It is not patrolled, and dogs cannot go into the beach area. You can borrow a life-jacket if needed from the boat rental concession and return them at the gatehouse.
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The total number of guests in conversation areas may be limited each day, so if you go at a busy time, like on weekends, you should plan to arrive early. Check the status of the park  before heading out.
For more information about the areas, their regulations and admission fees, visit .
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