1867 Valley Farm Rd, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7
Monday – Fridays | 6:00 am – 11:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday | 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Warming and Cooling Centres
Daytime Warming Centres
During winter months, the City of Pickering will activate warming centres during Extreme Cold Weather Alerts.
Visit durham.ca for cold weather alerts.
Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (Lobby)
1 The Esplanade S, Pickering, ON L1V 2R6
Monday – Friday| 9:30 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday | 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
George Ashe Library & Community Centre
470 Kingston Road, Pickering, Ontario L1V 1A4
Monday - Friday | 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday | 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Overnight Emergency Warming Shelter
An emergency overnight warming centre will be available at Peace Lutheran Church (928 Liverpool Rd), operated in partnership with the Region of Durham and DARS.
The centre will operate nightly from December 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, offering a safe, warm space for residents in need.
Hours of operation: 9:00 pm – 8:00 am
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