Heat warning with thermometer at 40 degrees celsius

Cooling Spaces/Extreme Heat

To report immediate threats to safety and well-being, call 9-1-1.

Stay Healthy and Safe During Extreme Heat

Environment Canada issues heat alerts when:

  • The humidex is 40°C or higher for two consecutive days
  • Daily temperatures are expected to reach 31°C or higher and overnight temperatures are at least 20°C or higher, for two consecutive days

Public Health lists at-risk populations and ways to protect yourself during a heat warning. 

Cooling Spaces in Lincoln

Anyone seeking relief from the extreme heat is welcome at the following Town facilities and outdoor spaces during heat alerts, subject to Holiday Hours.

Outdoor Pool

Splash Pads

Splash pads are open for the 2026 season. 
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Beach

Charles Daley Park (1969 North Service Road, Jordan Station)

Outdoor Water Filling Stations at Parks

Available at:

Fleming Centre (5020 Serena Drive, Beamsville)

  • Monday to Friday | 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

(Some shady spots under the sails are available outside the Fleming Centre for those who wish to remain outdoors.)

Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre (3800 Main Street, Jordan)

  • Mondays | Closed
  • Tuesday to Sunday | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Learn more about the Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre

Lincoln Pelham Public Library 


Fleming branch (5020 Serena Drive, Beamsville)
Rittenhouse branch (4080 John Charles Blvd, Vineland)

  • Monday to Thursday | 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday | 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Learn more about the Lincoln Pelham Public Library.

Please visit our Public Swimming webpage to learn more about our pool programs and hours. These pools offer swims when a High Heat Alert/Heat Warning has been activated for a small fee.

Free Public Transit During Extreme Heat Events:

Niagara Transit offers free rides to designated public facilities during official Environment and Climate Change Canada-issued extreme heat events. Please visit Niagara Transit's website for more information.

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