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Breathe & Brain

Learning Lab

Learn by doing

Four hands-on activities. No account needed.

A · Simulator

Canadian AQHI

SIMULATION — not live air quality data

4Moderate risk
1361010+

General population

No need to modify your usual outdoor activities unless you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation.

At-risk population

Consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous activities outdoors if you are experiencing symptoms.

Health messages adapted from Environment and Climate Change Canada's AQHI guidance. Check weather.gc.ca for real readings.

B · Walkthrough

Follow the particle

Step 1 of 6

Released

A wildfire burns vegetation and releases smoke containing PM2.5.

C · Quiz

Test your knowledge

Question 1 / 10Score 0

What does PM2.5 refer to?

D · Interactive room

Build a cleaner indoor space

(Lei et al., 2024)

The visual is illustrative only — it does not represent measured reductions.