Staying Healthy and Safe During Extreme Cold
When the temperature drops to -15 Celsius and below or feels like -20 Celsius with the wind chill, Niagara Region will expand shelter services to provide relief and stay healthy during extreme cold.
Visit Environment Canada for current weather conditions and local forecasts.
Warming Spaces in Lincoln
Anyone seeking shelter from the extreme cold is welcome at the following Town facilities during regular business hours as noted below. (These are not emergency shelters with social services. Anyone seeking overnight shelter should call 2-1-1 to be connected to the Niagara Assertive Outreach Team.)
Fleming Centre
5020 Serena Dr., Beamsville
Hours: Daily 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Lincoln Pelham Public Library
Hours: Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday 1- 5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday - Closed
Fleming Branch
5020 Serena Dr., Beamsville
Moses F. Rittenhouse Branch
4080 John Charles Blvd, Vineland
Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre
3800 Main St., Jordan Station
Monday – Closed
Tuesday to Sunday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free Transportation to Warming Centres
During extreme cold advisories, NRT OnDemand is offering free transportation for individuals traveling to warming centres in the Niagara Region. Trips must be booked through their booking agents at 1-833-678-5463 or via the Niagara Transit Plus App. Availability is subject to their travel guidelines. Learn more about the Warming Centres in Niagara.