UPDATE: Media invited to tour new weather-radar site in Exeter, Ontario

Exeter, Ontario – December 2, 2019 – Media representatives are invited to tour the facilities of the new weather-radar site located in Exeter, Ontario. This radar was replaced as part of the Government of Canada’s investment to modernize Canada’s weather-radar network.

Event: Media Tour
Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Time: 1:30 p.m. (EST)
Location: Exeter Radar Site
41651 Thames Road
South Huron, Ontario

Media are encouraged to register for the event with Media Relations at Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Directions

From Kitchener: Take the 119/ON-7 until the roundabout. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Perth County Line 20. In about 27 km, continue onto Thames Road/ON-83. Follow this road for about 11 km.

From London: From Richmond Street/ON-4, turn right onto Elginfield Road/ON-7 and then left onto Mitchell Line/ON-23. A little over 6 km later, turn left onto Hurn Line/Country Road-11 and then right onto Thames Road/ON-83. You will be on site in less than a kilometre.

Important

Although most of the tour will be visible at ground level, media wishing to access the dome must wear appropriate footwear with good treads to climb several flights of open metal stairs as well as the ladder into the dome. Additionally, it is advised that anyone with a medical condition or a fear of heights avoid this portion of the tour.

The poor cellphone reception at the radar site could result in a lack of cellphone service.

A delay of the tour could occur if there is inclement weather on the day of the event. In this case, you will be advised of the new date.