Warming centres open across Metro Vancouver

Temperature records were broken in more than three dozen areas across B.C. Tuesday. (CityNews Image)

Posted January 11, 2024 1:45 pm.

Last Updated January 11, 2024 2:20 pm.

Cities and municipalities are offering up warming centres amid the cold snap gripping Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Temperatures are expected to remain in the negatives for the coming days, with CityNews Meteorologist Michael Kuss warning temperatures will likely drop to -3°, but feel much colder across the area into Thursday evening.

“Actual readings could be as cold as -12°, but overnight feeling near -20°. Tomorrow, we’re not getting out of the mid-minus single digits at best,” Kuss added. “Most of the coastal areas and inland will be -11°, -12°, without the wind, for highs, but it’s all sun on Friday.”

Here is a list of centres open to help those in need of shelter and relief from the cold (submit additional locations to news1130web@rci.rogers.com):

Abbotsford:

Abbotsford Recreation Centre at 2499 McMillan Rd (Monday – Sunday 5:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
Matsqui Recreation Centre at 3106 Clearbrook Rd (Monday – Saturday 6 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 8 a.m.)
Abbotsford Community Library at 33355 Bevan Ave (Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Friday- Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.| Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
Clearbrook Library at 32320 George Ferguson Way (Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Friday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Mt. Lehman Library at 5875 Mt. Lehman Road (Tuesday – Friday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
The Reach Gallery Museum at 32388 Veterans Way (Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Saturdays 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.)

Freezing temperatures are expected to start tomorrow, January 11th, and continue into the weekend.

Please visit https://t.co/FCsjS8yVM9 for our tips and resources to ensure you're prepared. pic.twitter.com/5KZkMaQEpa
— City of Abbotsford (@City_Abbotsford) January 10, 2024

Extreme Weather Shelters, Penny’s Place, Sarah for Women: 1-236-668-2590 from 8 p.m. – 8 a.m.
Extreme Weather Shelters, Gateway Church: 2884 Gladys Ave, 604-859-5927 from 8 p.m. – 8 a.m.
Extreme Weather Shelters, Nomad Shelter, Matsqui-Abbotsford Impact Society: 2444 West Railway Street, 604-991-2450, 8 p.m. – 8 a.m.
Extreme Weather Shelters, Ag Rec Gallery: 32470 Haida Drive, call for transportation at 604-776-5060, 8 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
Seasonal shelter, Mom and Waynes, Archway Community Services: 2539 Montevue Avenue, 50+ men and women, 604-866-5034, 8 p.m. – 8 a.m., every night (call first)
Seasonal shelter, The Nest: Women only, by referral, 604-835-5225 (call first)

Burnaby:

Emergency Shelter, Progressive Housing Society: 2294 Douglas Road, 604-522-9669 (24 hours, 7 days a week)
Temporary Winter Shelter, Progressive Housing Society: 7320 Buller Avenue (Entrance via Prenter Street parking lot), 604-522-9669 5 pm to 8 am daily, December-April
Extreme Cold Weather Response, Lookout Housing and Health Society: The Neighbourhood Church 7135 Walker Avenue, Check website, 7 pm to 9 am

We're activating an overnight warming centre at 7320 Buller Avenue on January 11, providing extra capacity for vulnerable people to shelter from the extreme cold temperatures.
Open 8:30 pm to 8 am daily until further notice.
For more information visit: https://t.co/PHXiUFXYEh
— City of Burnaby (@CityofBurnaby) January 11, 2024

Coquitlam:

Drop-in daytime warming center, City Centre Aquatic Complex: 1210 Pinetree Way, Jan. 12, 13, from 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Jan. 14, from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Drop-in daytime warming center, Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex: 633 Poirier St., Jan. 12, 13, 14, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

❄️ Coquitlam is preparing for the impacts of extreme cold wind-chill temperatures.

⚠️ Residents are also encouraged to stay safe.

????️????‍???? Please read on for essential tips to protect your home and family. https://t.co/JpILSFIEEj pic.twitter.com/dFpjOYqfdI
— City of Coquitlam (@cityofcoquitlam) January 11, 2024

Port Coquitlam:

Warming centre, Port Coquitlam Community Centre: 2150 Wilson Ave, Jan. 12, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Jan. 13, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m (pets on leash or in kennel welcome)

We collaborate with organizations to provide additional support to those unhoused or vulnerable within our community. Bylaw officers & other City staff will continue to check on vulnerable individuals to connect them with support services.

Resources ➡ https://t.co/nytuBW7pWx
— City of Port Coquitlam (@CityofPoCo) January 10, 2024

Delta:

Women-Only Extreme Weather Shelter: Crossroads United Church (7655 120 Street), 9 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Ladner Extreme Weather Shelter: Ladner United Church (4960 48 Avenue), 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., 604-599-8900
North Delta Extreme Weather Shelter: New Hope Church (11838 88 Avenue), 9:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

It's going to be a cold one today! ???? Bundle up & watch where you're walking, as it can be icy. For drivers, give yourself extra time for your commute. Extreme weather shelters and public facilities are available for those seeking a place to stay warm.???? https://t.co/5uvUuG5ugM pic.twitter.com/JR8QFbnizy
— City of Delta (@CityofDeltaBC) January 11, 2024

Maple Ridge:

Temporary Winter Shelter, Salvation Army: 22188 Lougheed Highway,

Mission:

Emergency Shelter, Mission Community Services Society: 32646 Logan Avenue, Oct. 15 to April 15, 604-820-9008
Youth beds, Mission Community Services Society: 32646 Logan Ave, Mission, BC V2V 6C7, 604-820-9008

New West:

Daytime warming centre: Jan. 11, at 40 Begbie Street, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Daytime warming centre: Jan. 12, 13, 14, at 502 Columbia St, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Overnight warming centre, City of New Westminster: Jan. 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15, at 40 Begbie Street, 10:30 p.m. – 8 a.m.

Please be advised of the following warming centre updates:

☀️ Daytime warming centre:
Jan. 11, 40 Begbie St, 8am – 5pm
Jan. 12-14, 502 Columbia St, 8am – 8pm

???? Overnight warming centre:
Jan. 11-15, 40 Begbie St, 10:30 pm – 8am

Learn more at: https://t.co/WcPaXINvFP pic.twitter.com/vLzZgP2qze
— City of New Westminster (@New_Westminster) January 11, 2024

City of North Vancouver:

Overnight Municipal Warming Centre, John Briathwaite Community Centre: 145 West 1st Street, Jan. 11, 12, 13, and 14, 9 p.m. – 7 a.m.
Extreme Weather Response (EWR) shelter, North Shore Shelter: 705 2nd Street West, Jan. 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, 9 p.m. – 7 a.m.
Daytime Warming Space, North Vancouver City Library: Jan. 11, 12, 13, and 14, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Daytime Warming Space, North Vancouver Recreation and Community Centres
Daytime Warming Space, District of North Vancouver Libraries
Daytime Warming Space, District of West Vancouver Warming Stations

Looking to warm up and escape the cold weather? Overnight and daytime community warming spaces are available for anyone who needs them.

Learn more about locations, operating hours, plus more ways to stay safe during extreme cold in the City ???? https://t.co/dsL8PVrQlA pic.twitter.com/YfxJBSm99A
— City of North Vancouver (@CityOfNorthVan) January 11, 2024

District of North Vancouver:

BC Housing shelters: https://smap.bchousing.org/

@environmentca (ECCC) have issued snowfall and wind warnings across B.C. For emergency warming centres, public warming spaces, and Emergency Support Services reception centres, visit: https://t.co/JrduLIl8Ta

Shelter map: https://t.co/bnG5LaZm9V #EmergencyShelter #EWR #BCstorm pic.twitter.com/dL6lmoHeWQ
— BC Housing (@BC_Housing) January 9, 2024

Port Moody:

Overnight shelter, Port Moody’s Kyle Centre: call 604-209-1587 to arrange for pick up.

Environment Canada has issued an Arctic outflow warning for tonight through Jan 13 with Arctic air & strong winds expected to generate wind chill values of minus 20. Stay safe & be winter ready. Check on others who may be vulnerable. Read more: https://t.co/GSDS3VsIai #portmoody pic.twitter.com/WGssojA8rY
— City of Port Moody (@CityofPoMo) January 11, 2024

Richmond:

Richmond House Emergency Shelter, Salvation Army: 12040 Horseshoe Way, call 604-276-2490 for availability
Warming Centre, Brighouse Park: 7840 Granville Avenue, open from 8:00 pm to 8:00 am for all genders. Pets are OK but must be on a leash.
Warming Centre, South Arm Pool: 10100 South Arm Place, is open from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am for all genders. Pets welcome.