It is the last week of summer, but it certainly doesn’t feel that way in Brockville, Ont.
According to Environment Canada, Monday’s forecast high is 29 C, with a humidex of 36, and that has people like George Gonidis outside, soaking in the sunshine.
“I’ve seen snow this time of year in years past,” he told CTV News before taking a dip in the St. Lawrence River. “So, this is awesome.”
Typically, the last week of summer is spent dusting off hoodies and sweaters as the weather gets colder, but this week feels like the opposite.
“Oh, it’s wonderful; hockey season is right around the corner and yet we’re walking around in shorts. It’s like being in Dallas or Miami,” said resident Lyndon Johnston.
The marina at Tall Ships Landing, located right along the St. Lawrence River in downtown Brockville, is full of boats. That isn’t unusual for this time of year, as some boaters go fishing even if there’s snow on the ground.
But fishermen like Chris Harper say the juxtaposition of humid weather and trees turning red is his favourite time to get out on the water.
“Absolutely, I love this kind of stuff,” he said. “You get that warm weather, the fall colours, it’s awesome.”
Despite the heat, some services run by the city are still closed for the season, like the splash pad at Rotary Park.
It opened on May 17 and closed over the Labour Day long weekend.