Lookout increases the number of beds during the worst weather of the year to ensure those who are at risk have a safe place to sleep. Extreme Weather Response Shelters (EWRs) are operated by Lookout in Burnaby, North Shore, Surrey and Delta. They are open from October to April during extreme weather nights as called by the City and the EWR response coordinator.
EWR phone is only answered during activation of EWR and only during the hours of operations.
Burnaby Extreme Weather Response
Burnaby EWR shelters operate from October 29 to April 15 when weather is extreme (temperatures below zero Celsius, significant snow, freezing rain, sustained high wind, and/or temperatures near zero with rain). Local coordinators monitor the weather and need for shelter in the community, and decide when this takes effect. Note that this is a list of Extreme Weather Response shelters in Burnaby that MIGHT be activated this season. Call to ensure that an EWR activation is in effect for a given shelter.
Burnaby EWR Shelter Neighbourhood Church (Southside Community Church): 20 mats
Location: 7135 Walker Avenue
Phone: 778-384-6486 (during shelter hours)
Hours: 8:30 pm to 8 am
Special: Operates from the 1st to the 15th of the month. Wheelchair accessible. Pets cannot be accommodated. No storage. Light refreshments offered.
Westminster Bible Chapel: 27 mats
Location: 7540-6th Street
Phone: 778-384-6486 (during shelter hours)
Hours: 8:30 pm to 8 am
Special: Operates from the 16th to the end of the month. Wheelchair accessible. Pets cannot be accommodated. No storage. Light refreshments offered.
North Shore Extreme Weather Response
North Shore EWR shelters operate from November 1 to April 15 when weather is extreme (temperatures below -2 Celsius, significant snow, freezing rain, sustained high wind, and/or temperatures near zero with rain). Local coordinators monitor the weather and need for shelter in the community, and decide when this takes effect. Note that this is a list of Extreme Weather Response shelters that MIGHT be activated this season. Call to ensure that an EWR activation is in effect for a given shelter.
North Shore Neighbourhood House Shelter (Operated by Lookout Housing and Health Society): 20 mats
Location: 225 East 2nd Street
Phone: (none)
Hours: 9 pm to 7 am
Special: Meals are provided. Wheelchair accessible. Pets not accommodated. No cart storage available.
Surrey Extreme Weather Response
Surrey EWR shelters operate from October 15 to April 15 when weather is extreme (feels like temperature is at or below 0 degrees Celsius, significant snow, freezing rain, sustained high wind, and/or temperatures near zero with rain). Local coordinators monitor the weather and need for shelter in the community, and decide when this takes effect.
Surrey Alliance Church: 30 mats; intake is open until site is full
Location: 13474-96 Avenue
Phone: TBD
Hours: 9 pm to 6:30 am
Special: Serves all genders ages 19+; can accommodate couples. Offers light refreshments, bus tickets. No cart storage available. No showers or laundry onsite. No pets are accepted. Not wheelchair accessible.
Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church: 14 mats
Location: 9165-160 Street
Phone: TBD
Hours: 7:30 pm to 6:30 am; intake is open until site is full
Special: Serves all genders ages 19+; can accommodate couples. Offers light refreshments, bus tickets. No cart storage available. No showers or laundry onsite. No pets are accepted. Wheelchair accessible.
Delta Extreme Weather Response
Delta EWR shelters operate from October 15 to April 15 when weather is extreme (feels like temperature is at or below 0 degrees Celsius, significant snow, freezing rain, sustained high wind, and/or temperatures near zero with rain). Local coordinators monitor the weather and need for shelter in the community, and decide when this takes effect. Call to ensure that an EWR activation is in effect for a given shelter.
New Hope Christian Church: 16 mats; intake is open until site is full
Location: 11838-88th Avenue
Phone: TBD
Hours: 8:30 pm to 7:30 am
Special: Serves all genders ages 19+; can accommodate couples. Offers light refreshments, bus tickets. No cart storage available. No showers or laundry onsite. Pets are accepted within kennels (provided). Not wheelchair accessible.