73%$135,807Goal: $185,000
Gravenhurst
Gravenhurst Against Poverty
226 Walkers|46 Teams|55 Volunteers
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities. Let’s change the tune for people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because it’s cold out there. Join us on February 22, 2025 - team up, fundraise, and walk with us!
2025 CNOY Photos
Photo Credit: Meighen Casquenette of Bearly There Photography
Thanks to all of our amazing volunteer photographers! If you've got CNOY Day photos or videos you'd like to share, contact photos@bluesea.org.
About Gravenhurst Against Poverty
Gravenhurst Against Poverty - or G.A.P. - is an inclusive, open, and transparent, charitable organization, with the goal of reducing poverty within the greater Gravenhurst community.
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G.A.P. has three pillars of service that include support for those facing food insecurity, transportation barriers and/or mental wellness challenges.
Walk and fundraise with us on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 as we participate in the annual Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk and make a difference for those most vulnerable right here in our community.
Gravenhurst 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 >
Teams
Walkers
Challenge Teams
Community Sponsors
Gravenhurst (Gravenhurst Against Poverty) is super grateful for our fantastic 2025 sponsors! View all sponsors >
Chamberlain Timber Mart
Supporting Sponsor
Muskoka Kia
Supporting Sponsor
Muskoka Lumber
Supporting Sponsor
Royal LePage, Lakes of Muskoka Realty
Supporting Sponsor
Stevenson Plumbing Electrical HVAC
Supporting Sponsor
Home Building Centre Gravenhurst
Supporting Sponsor
Elexicon Energy
Supporting Sponsor
Lakeland Networks
Rest Stop Sponsor
Sawdust City Brewing Co.
Rest Stop Sponsor
Vianet
Rest Stop Sponsor
The Strata Group
Rest Stop Sponsor
Cogeco
Rest Stop Sponsor
Taboo Muskoka
Rest Stop Sponsor
Muskoka Window and Door Centre
Rest Stop Sponsor
Budget Propane
Rest Stop Sponsor
Great Gulf
Rest Stop Sponsor
Gravenhurst Optometry
Rest Stop Sponsor
The Golfather Ltd.
Route Sponsor
Calloway Storage
Route Sponsor
Harvey's and Swiss Chalet
Route Sponsor
Revitalize Muskoka
Route Sponsor
Thong Thai Cuisine
Route Sponsor
Northbase Enterprises
Route Sponsor
Pet Valu
Route Sponsor
Palmeri's YIG
Route Sponsor
Frosty Pint Pub
Community Sponsor
Action Media
Media Sponsor
Country 102/MAX FM Lead media sponsors
Media Sponsor
YourTV
Media Sponsor
Moose 99.5 FM
Media Sponsor
South Muskoka Doppler
Media Sponsor
Muskoka 411 News
Media Sponsor
Boston Pizza
Goods and Services
PuroClean/Gonneau Building Group
Goods and Services
Domino's Pizza
Goods and Services
Tim Hortons
Goods and Services
The Bakery
Goods and Services
Pizza Pizza
Goods and Services
Mr. Sub
Goods and Services
Muskoka Springs
Goods and Services
Pizza Hut
Goods and Services
Pizzaville
Goods and Services
Top Challengers
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!
Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 22, 2025!
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 Goodbye + see you in 2026!
Not able to join us in person at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, 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: 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 22, 2025 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!
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Contact Us
CNOY Gravenhurst 2025
The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email gravenhurst@cnoy.org