Campbell River
Campbell River Transition Society
187 Walkers|37 Teams|32 Volunteers
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because it’s cold out there. Join us on February 28, 2026 - across the country, close to home!
About Campbell River Transition Society
CAMPBELL RIVER AND NORTH ISLAND TRANSITION SOCIETY (CRNITS) is a registered, non-profit organization with a mission to provide safe shelter and services for vulnerable women and their children fleeing violence on northern Vancouver Island. For over thirty years the Society has worked to improve on and implement new services directly related to the issue of violence against women.
Funds raised from Coldest Night of the Year 2026 will directly benefit the Women's Drop-in Center. The center has recently moved into a beautiful spacious location in Eagle Harbour that allows for an expansion of services. Clients that access this service are mostly unsheltered or housed in precarious situations. The center provides supports such as drop-in crisis counselling, clothing, bedding, hygiene items, seasonal weather items, snacks to take with them, showers, chits for the bus, laundry etc. Additionally, clients can enjoy light meals, hot coffee and conversation in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
Our other services include:
Ann Elmore Transitions House
Rose Harbour and Eagle Harbour (63 units of total Change Programs/Second Stage Housing)
Eagle (an additional 19 units of long-term affordable housing for senior women 55+)
Outreach services and counselling
Supportive counselling
For more information visit us at Link
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Community Sponsors
Campbell River (Campbell River Transition Society) is super grateful for our fantastic 2026 sponsors! View all sponsors >
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Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 28, 2026!
Start/Finish Google Map
1116 Dogwood St #101, Campbell River, BC V9W 3A2
Schedule
- 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in
- 4:45 pm: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
- 5:00 pm: Move Send-off
- 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 7:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2027!
Not able to join us in person at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, fundraise and walk offsite with friends and family.
Local Details
Parking
Watch for parking attendants who will direct you to available spaces and keep everyone safe. There will extra parking available with thanks to McElhanney and
Angie Penhall.
Post-Event Meal
Thank you to Chances for providing sliders on the BBQ before and after our walk.
Thank you to Starbucks for coffee and hot chocolate before and after our walk.
Route Details
- Route Distances: Check out the maps below to see where we will be walking.
- Rest stop: Keep an eye out for opportunities to rest and refresh with yummy snacks along the route.
- Signage: Routes will be well-signed with our bold blue CNOY signs.
- Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and support vehicle drivers provide support along the route.
- Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
- No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at the Coldest Night of the Year except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >
Check-In
- All walkers participating at the Main Event on Saturday, February 28, 2026 must check-in upon arrival.
- Toques! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a CNOY toque as a thank you on event day, while supplies last.
- Offsite fundraising walkers can contact their local event director to arrange toque pickup the week of the event.
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
Handling Money
- Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the CNOY Head Office.
- Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to Coldest Night of the Year with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to CNOY Head Office along with your completed pledge form.
- Cash: You have 2 options:
- 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
- 2. Write a cheque (made out to “Coldest Night of the Year”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the CNOY Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.
Waivers
All participants must register online and accept the electronic waiver.
- Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
- Youth/Children under the age of majority need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
- An online form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before CNOY Day.
- You may also bring a filled-out printed waiver.
- Waivers will also be available at check-in on CNOY Day.
What to Bring
A few common sense suggestions:
- A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
- Good waterproof shoes/boots for walking
- Warm coat and mitts/gloves
- Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
- Your own water bottle
- A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for!
2025 CNOY Photos
Special thanks to our many amazing volunteer photographers!
Contact Us
CNOY Campbell River 2026
The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email campbellriver@cnoy.org