Hot weather safety information

Feeling the heat? Watch for these signs of heat exhaustion

• Pale, cool, moist skin;
• Heavy sweating, cramps, rash;
• Fatigue, lightheadedness, headache;
• Nausea, vomiting;
• High fever, hallucinations, seizures and unconsciousness require urgent medial attention. Call 9-1-1.

Fountains in Esquimalt parks

• Saxe Point Park– right beside main parking lot;
• Highrock Park – just off pathway in the meadow (dog off leash area);
• Memorial Park– right beside Portland Loo/ playground;
• West Bay – entrance of the walkway;
• Esquimalt Gorge Park – by men’s washroom on Nature House; inside the Gorge Park Pavilion; 
• Adventure Park – lion's head fountain by picnic tables.

Esquimalt facilities with cooling

• Esquimalt Recreation Centre- indoor fountains and washrooms.
• Gorge Park Pavilion- indoor fountains and washrooms.
• Esquimalt branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library