With summer weather finally here, health officials are warning residents to take it easy and keep cool to avoid heat-related illnesses.
They say children and the elderly housebound in un-air-conditioned homes, along with people with other health conditions or who are homeless are the most vulnerable but people exercising in the heat need to be careful too.
Health authorities are reminding everyone to spend at least a few hours out of the sun, take advantage of public pools or a cool bath at home, dress appropriately for the conditions, wear sunblock and drink plenty of water.
Dr. Murray Fyfe says these are the signs to look out for. "When we perspire we're losing fluids so the early signs of dehydration are feeling kind of worn out, dizzy and your heart rate starts to go up."
Environment Canada is warning people to be cautious about risks in heat waves and says these are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors
Victoria reached 28 degrees on Saturday, Port Renfrew got up to 33, more of the same expected for Sunday.