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Warming centres: Places where unhoused people can relax

Last updated October 9, 2026
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With cold weather approaching, the city is preparing to offer support to the most vulnerable by opening warming centres in municipal sites.

Warming centres let people get out of the cold and spend the night in a warm, safe place. They are set up in various city or partner facilities and are run in collaboration with community organizations. 

Registration is not required to use the centre.

Shelter during cold snaps

Warming centres provide a safe shelter for the night during the coldest months of the year, while also serving as a gateway to the social support networks. People can warm up and get snacks and referrals to the appropriate resources (shelters, housing, etc.).

The following sites have been identified:

  • Address: 1465, Boulevard Marcel-Laurin
  • Address : 3750, Boulevard Gaétan-Laberge
  • Address : 1301, Rue Sherbrooke Est
  • Address : 66, Rue Saint Antoine Est
  • Address : 1440, Rue Stanley
  • Address : 10555, Rue Lajeunesse
  • Address : 7075, Rue Saint-Hubert
  • Address : 5600, 12e Avenue
  • Address : 8700, Rue Hardy

Conditional opening

While preparations are already underway, the opening of the warming centres is contingent on confirmation of provincial funding and the designation of organizations to operate the centres. These resources are offered by organizations specialized in delivering support and on-site services to vulnerable people.


Nevertheless, the city is still planning its actions in advance so that it is ready to act quickly when the conditions requiring their deployment are met.

Stay informed

The city will communicate with concerned local residents in the event that the opening of a warming centre in their area is confirmed. Additional information will be provided at that time, including on the organization responsible for operating the centre and the procedures applicable to these resources.

Who and when to call?

311: Ask questions about the warming centre or report issues related to sanitation in public places.

211: Get help from ÉMMIS, a mobile social mediation and intervention team, in the event of a tense situation involving shared public space or referrals to social and community resources.

911: Report an emergency or safety issue.

311: Ask questions about the warming centre or report issues related to sanitation in public places.

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