• Drink six to eight glasses of water a day. Don’t wait until you feel thirsty.
• To help your body temperature get back to normal, rest in a cool place – with air conditioning, or in the shade – for two hours every day.
• Wear loose, light-coloured clothing.
• Limit physical effort, especially in the middle of the day when temperatures are highest.
• Take a cool shower or bath, or cool down with a wet towel.
• Call people you are close to, especially older or vulnerable people, to find out how they are doing.

During a heat wave, many public places offer extended opening hours. You can also take advantage of Montréal’s many nature spots to cool off. Check schedules before setting out.

• Neighbourhood parks, nature parks, major parks

View the list of pools, wading pools, foggers, play fountains and air-conditioned public places.

Call Info-Santé at 811 or talk to a health care professional if you have these symptoms. 

• Exhaustion (fatigue)
• Dehydration (dry mouth)
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Confusion
• Fainting 

If you have these symptoms and are also feverish, you may be experiencing heatstroke. This is a medical emergency. Call 911 to get help quickly.