With scorching hot temperatures and humidex values into the 40s expected this weekend, the City of Brampton is reminding residents many of its community centres and libraries will be open as cooling centres for those looking to escape the heat.

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Peel Region and most of Southern Ontario with the mercury set to top out at 36 degrees Celsius on Saturday, with temps closer to 30 near Lake Ontario. The humidex is expected to reach 45 degrees on Saturday.

The national weather service is calling for highs of 32 both Sunday and Monday with high humidex readings, and the possibility of rain on Monday.

While not all of Brampton’s seven library branches and 27 community centres will be open for the holiday weekend, many will be operating under regular hours and will be open as cooling centres.

“Residents are encouraged to come by and cool off at any one of these air-conditioned facilities for relief from the heat,” wrote the city in a release.

Click here to see the full list of city facilities and their Canada weekend holiday hours.

In addition to serving as cooling centres, some community centres will offer indoor public swimming as another way for residents to cool down.

Click here for a full list of drop-in swimming sessions with times for each available community centre.

“Additional drop-in swims may be added on the Monday, July 2 at Cassie Campbell, Century Gardens, Chinguacousy Wellness, Gore Meadows, and Loafer’s Lake. Residents are asked to phone the centres for the most accurate information,” reads the city release, adding Eldorado Park and Professor’s Lake will be open during its regular hours, weather permitting.

Spray pads across the city will also be open all weekend from 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. all three days.