Barrie

About Youth Haven

Youth Haven is Simcoe County’s only youth shelter, providing emergency and transitional housing to all youth between 16 and 24. We offer many services, including case management, counselling, life skills, housing and employment support, medical visits, meals and care packages, clothes, and the care of talented, passionate staff and volunteers.

This is why we walk. We walk to raise awareness of the needs of our at-risk youth, of the experience they endure every day walking through the cold in search of shelter, and of the growing numbers in our community every year who need help.

We walk to bring our community together. To give us an opportunity to experience that walk for ourselves, and to take action to help support the health and hope of our young people.

So join us at Youth Haven, and together let’s walk together to provide them with a brighter future.

Walk with us on February 23rd!

Contact Us

Youth Haven

Nicole Barkley Director of Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email barrie@cnoy.org

Community Sponsors

Barrie is super grateful for our fantastic 2019 sponsors! View all sponsors >

Event Day Details

Save the date - CNOY Day is February 23, 2019!

Join Youth Haven and hundreds of locations across Canada who walk in unity to raise funds and awareness for homelessness initiatives across the country!

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Barrie City Hall

70 Collier St, Barrie

Times

• 4 pm - Registration opens

• 5 pm - Opening Ceremonies

• 5:15 pm - Walk begins (all distances)

• 6 pm - Registration closes

• 6 pm - Meal service begins

• 8 pm - Route closes, meal service ends

Between 6:00 and 8:00 pm a warm, light meal will be served to all walkers and volunteers.

Registration

Registration opens at 4:00 pm

All walkers must check-in at registration upon arrival

Check out the What to Bring section below.

Registration Type

• Children 0-10: Free

• Youth 11-17: Fundraise a minimum of $75 or pay registration fee

• Adult 18+: Fundraise a minimum of $150 or pay registration fee

For those who chose to pay the non-refundable registration fee, the early bird cost of $25 applies until Sunday, February 17th. After that, the fee will be $40.

Have questions?

• Visit our FAQ section!

Route Details

Route Options include:

2 km walk

5 km walk

10 km walk

Rest stops will be available on all routes.

All routes will be well signed.

Route marshalls, rest stop attendants, and sweep vehicle drivers will be available for support along the route.

All walkers 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

What to Bring

• any cash or cheques made out to "Coldest Night of the Year"

• a completed Pledge Sheet or My Results Form to match the cash or cheques

• a signed Waiver Form

• good walking waterproof shoes/boots

• warm coat & mitts

Come prepared while keeping an eye on the expected weather.

Barrie Scoreboard

Are you thrashing the competition (for a good cause)? Find out here! Stats are updated every 15 minutes. See how you stack up on the national scoreboard >

Barrie Maps

All routes are generously marked with bright CNOY signage, staffed by friendly volunteers, and include rest stops with snacks along the way.

2018 CNOY Photos

Photo Credit: RMSwanson