When Environment Canada issues an extreme heat or cold alert, rest areas are available to residents for relief from extreme weather conditions. These can include public buildings such as libraries or community centres during regular business hours. Other buildings such as malls or cinemas that have air conditioning/heating could also be used.

In Springwater, the following locations are available:

• Elmvale Library, 50 Queen St W - Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am- 5 pm * Tue, Thu 10 am- 7 pm * Sat 10 am-4 pm
• Midhurst Library, 12 Finlay Mill Rd - Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am- 5 pm * Tue, Thu 10 am- 7 pm * Sat 10 am-4 pm
• Minesing Library, 2347 Ronald Rd - Tue 10 am-5 pm, Thu 1 pm-7 pm