Etobicoke

2018 WALK Day Photos

Photo Credit: Tony Hong & Bobby Barrocks

About Haven on the Queensway

Haven on the Queensway is a nonprofit charitable organization providing humanitarian relief to people in our community by meeting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.  We offer an atmosphere of respect, dignity, and security as we help people on their way to becoming more self-sufficient.

This year we are hosting the Coldest Night of the Year and invite your participation in our community.

Bundle up, walk and raise funds with us. It's cold out there.

Community Sponsors

Etobicoke is super grateful for our fantastic 2018 sponsors - thanks so much! View all CNOY sponsors >

Contact Us

Haven on the Queensway

Susan Carbone Director of events and projects
toll free 1.877.743.3413 / phone 519.603.2250
email info@blueseaphilanthropy.org

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Event Day Details

Save the date - WALK Day is February 24, 2018!

Haven on the Queensway is a not for profit charitable organization meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of people in Toronto and surrounding communities. Our mobile outreach van responds to the needs of the homeless in downtown Toronto and Etobicoke by providing water, hot food, sleeping bags, toiletries and words of hope.

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Church on the Queensway - Gym

1536 The Queensway

Etobicoke, ON

M8Z 1T5

Located across the street from IKEA and the Haven.

Registration will be held in the Fellowship Hall.

Please park your vehicle at the East Side Parking lot at the church. Our Route marshals will be there to assist you.

Times

Times:

• 4 pm - Registration opens

• 5 pm - Opening Ceremonies

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

• 6 pm - Registration closes

• 6pm - 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 and sign a waiver form before participating.

Please come prepared with:

• All cash and cheques payable to "Coldest Night of the Year"

• Pledge sheet with all donor data filled out completely and neatly OR

• Post all pledges of cash and cheques online in your personal fundraising page and print off the "My Results Form" and bring with cash or cheques.

• Bring a signed Waiver Form available online under TOOLS / FORMS on the main site.

Note:

• 0-10 Free

• 11-17 - Youth (pay $25 or raise minimum of $75)

• 18+ - Adult (pay $25 or raise minimum of $150)

• The toque is for anyone who pays the fee or raises the minimum

• Reg Fee increase to $40 effective Monday, February 19th

Route Details

Route Options include:

2 km walk

5km walk

10 km walk

Rest stops will be available on all routes.

Maps will be available at the Welcome Desk. All routes will be well signed.

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

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

Pets are not permitted on the routes. Service dogs are always welcome.

What to Bring

Please bring:

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

• a completed pledge form 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.

Etobicoke Maps

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