Orange Air Quality Warning issued for Oakville

Residents encouraged to stay indoors and avoid strenuous outdoor activities

Updated: July 17 at 1:50 p.m.

The Town is encouraging residents to stay indoors and be advised of outdoor program cancellations after Environment Canada issued an Orange Air Quality Warning for Oakville on July 15 due to smoke from ongoing forest fires.

Outdoor programs and facilities

• All Town-run outdoor recreation programs have been cancelled for the remainder of the day on July 15 and for July 16 and 17 including Super Playgrounds, Instructional Tennis and outdoor public swims and swimming lessons. 
• Outdoor summer camp activities will be moved indoors.
• Outdoor pools remain closed on July 17 and will reopen on Saturday, July 18 at 10 a.m. Early morning pool programming is cancelled on July 18, with the exception of Aquatic Leadership, which will move indoors.

Credits will be issued to all registrants of cancelled classes or programs, and residents may cancel outdoor bookings for July 15, 16 and 17 without penalty. 

Indoor programming will proceed as scheduled, with most registered and drop-in programs occurring in air-conditioned facilities. Outdoor amenities, including sports fields, splash pads and courts, remain open and available for residents to use at their discretion. Residents are encouraged to pay attention to their bodies and participate at their own comfort level. 

Outdoor pools scheduled to reopen July 18

Outdoor pools will reopen on Saturday, July 18 at 10 a.m. Early morning pool programming is cancelled, with the exception of Aquatic Leadership, which will move indoors.

We are continuing to monitor air quality and weather conditions. Programs and services may be adjusted if conditions deteriorate.

Residents are encouraged to monitor Environment Canada’s website for the latest air quality conditions, and participate in outdoor programming and activities according to their personal risk factors and comfort level. 

For the latest updates on Town programming and facilities, keep visiting our website or follow @townofoakville on social media.

Summer Splash cancelled - July 15

The July 15 Summer Splash event at Wynten Park has been cancelled. 

Due to the persistent nature of the air quality conditions, there are no further postponement dates for this location. 

We hope to see you at future events at other locations!

Sunset Social concert at the Oakville Museum - July 16

Due to current air quality conditions the July 16 concert with the Tak Arikushi Trio was moved indoors. 

Learn more on the Oakville Museum Programs and Events page.

Stay safe, stay indoors

Residents are encouraged to stay indoors where possible and avoid strenuous outdoor activity when active air quality warnings are in place. If you experience coughing, throat irritation or shortness of breath, please move indoors.

If you have questions about programs or facilities, please contact 905-815-2000 or recreation@oakville.ca.