Out of the smoke respite locations open

Wildfire smoke in Kingston continues to present a potential health risk to the community. In response to this, the City and community partners have made available a number of locations where community members can come inside and seek respite from the current conditions.

For those concerned about the impacts of wildfire smoke on their overall health, KFL&A Public Health has provided some useful information.
 

The list of locations and their hours of operations is noted below:
 
INVISTA Centre - 1350 Gardiners Rd.  
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.  Saturday, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. 
Phone: 613-546-0000 
 

Calvin Park Branch - 88 Wright Crescent  
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
Phone: 613-549-8888 
 

Isabel Turner Branch - 935 Gardiners Road  
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Phone: 613-549-8888 
 

Kingston East Community Centre - 779 Highway 15 
Hours: Monday – Fri 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sat/Sun. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 
Phone: 613-546-0000 
 

Central Branch - 130 Johnson St. 
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
Phone: 613-549-8888 
 

Pittsburgh Branch - 80 Gore Road 
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
Phone: 613-549-8888 
 

Rideau Heights Branch - 85 MacCauley St. 
Hours: Monday & Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.  Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
Phone: 613-549-8888 
 

Rideau Heights Community Centre - 85 MacCauley St. 
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m – 5 p.m. 
Phone: 613-546-0000  
 

Housing & Social Services - 362 Montreal St. 
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  
Phone: 613-546-0000