$138,450110%Goal:
$125,000
Etobicoke Lakeshore
Hosted by Haven on the Queensway
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk to raise money for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Join us on February 25, 2023 - team up, fundraise, walk, and gather for good... because it’s cold out there.
Community Sponsors
Etobicoke Lakeshore (Haven on the Queensway) is super grateful for our fantastic 2023 sponsors! View all sponsors >
2023 CNOY Photos
Thanks to all of our amazing photographer volunteers! If you've got CNOY Day photos or videos you'd like to share, email it to photos@bluesea.org.
Etobicoke Lakeshore 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 >
The Challenge
Got a big-hearted business, workplace, group, church, or community? Step up and join the Challenge to compete for your local pride in support of CNOY. Check the National Challengeboard to see more!
About Haven on the Queensway
Haven on the Queensway is a nonprofit charitable organization providing humanitarian relief to people in our community by meeting to enhance the quality of life for those in need by providing food, clothing and other resources. We offer COMPASSION and DIGNITY with RESPECT to our local community.
Over 1 million people visited food banks in the Toronto region in 2022. Between inflation, job losses, rent and mortgage payments, child-rearing costs, and more, budgeting enough money for food has become difficult for many.
At Haven on the Queensway, we serve over 240 families weekly, 1000+ individuals, and the numbers are growing. Especially during COVID, we have seen an increase in families accessing our Food Bank, including seniors, families, children, youth, and those struggling with homelessness and hunger. Countless new families registered have recently lost their jobs.
For those in Etobicoke, the hope of receiving help starts with CNOY 2023!
Please give!
Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 25, 2023!
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Church on the Queensway
East Parking lot
1536 The Queensway
Etobicoke, ON
M8Z1T5
We have our winter walk-a-thon in the Church on the Queensway's parking lot.
Route Distances: 2 km or 5 km
Rest stop: There will be several rest stops with yummy snacks and drinks for you to enjoy after completing your route
Signage: All routes will be well-signed with our bold blue CNOY signs
Route Support: Route marshals will provide support along the route
12 and under walkers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times
Schedule
- 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in opens
- 5:00 pm: Move Opening remarks + send-off
- 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 7:00 pm: Mosey Goodbye + see you in 2024!
Not able to join us in person on CNOY Day? We hope you'll fundraise and walk offsite with friends and family.
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: All 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.
- 12 and under walkers 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 must check-in personally to participate in the in-person event on Saturday, February 25, 2023.
- 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.
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: When you register online, you automatically accept an electronic waiver, which is all that is needed for adults.
- Youth/Children: If you have youth or children under the age of 18 on your team, they will need to submit a waiver from their parent or guardian.
- An online form will be emailed to all parents/guardians in advance of 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!
Etobicoke Lakeshore Maps
Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:
4 loops of the parking lot = 2km 10 loops of the parking lot = 5km
Contact Us
CNOY Etobicoke Lakeshore 2023
Coldest Night Team Participant and Donor Service
Phone 1.877.743.3413
Email etobicokelakeshore@cnoy.org