Canada · Manitoba & N. Prairies

Where to go when the air turns.

Winnipeg, Thompson and northern Manitoba — epicenter of activity. Each entry below was verified within the last week. Hours and activation windows shift during declared advisories — call ahead when possible.

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Evacuation reception
Leila Community Centre — Reception
1085 Leila Ave, Winnipeg, MB
Activated by Red Cross during evacuations
Primary reception site for northern MB evacuees.
Verified 2026-07-16
via Canadian Red Cross Manitoba
Cooling / clean-air center
Thompson Regional Community Centre
274 Thompson Dr N, Thompson, MB
Daily 09:00–21:00 during smoke advisories
Verified 2026-07-15
via City of Thompson
Library
Winnipeg Public Library — Millennium
251 Donald St, Winnipeg, MB
Mon–Thu 09:00–21:00 · Fri–Sat 09:00–17:00
Verified 2026-07-14
via wpl.winnipeg.ca
Homelessness support
Main Street Project
637 Main St, Winnipeg, MB
24/7 shelter and drop-in
Verified 2026-07-15
via mainstreetproject.ca
Health guidance
Shared Health MB — Air Quality Line
155 Carlton St, Winnipeg, MB
Health Links 204-788-8200 · 24/7
Verified 2026-07-17
via sharedhealthmb.ca

Where to go when the air turns.

Leila Community Centre — Reception

Thompson Regional Community Centre

Winnipeg Public Library — Millennium

Main Street Project

Shared Health MB — Air Quality Line