Burlington

About Open Doors

Open Doors is a one stop shop community hub that consists of of 15 community based programs that ARE open to everyone in Burlington Ontario. We provide food, education, clothing, child and youth programming, parenting groups and much more.

Open Doors has several visiting services that provide programs at our location. We have mental health walk-in counselling, Community Health Nurse, Employment Counselling, Ontario Energy Support Program, and other organizations partner that with us in our programming so that our community can come to one location and get a variety of needs met.

Open Doors has been operating for over 16 years and currently we serve OVER 2000 people monthly.

We are a volunteer driven organization of over 500 volunteers.

Please come out and walk with us and support your neighbours in the Burlington Community.

Contact Us

Open Doors

Christina Mulder Program Manager
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email burlington@cnoy.org

Community Sponsors

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

Event Day Details

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

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662 Guelph Line Rd, Burlington

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.

Burlington Scoreboard

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Burlington Maps

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