Guelph

2018 WALK Day Photos

Photo Credit: Amanda Cameron & TrafficSoda

About Lakeside Hope House

Lakeside HOPE House uses the power of community to overcome poverty by delivering front-line services and support that allow all Guelph residents living in poverty to maintain their dignity and choice. Our programs and services include a choice-based, a points-based Food Market , HOPE Stylin’ clothing bureau and hair salon, a community EduKitchen, a Guelph Community Backpack Project a daily Café, a Christmas Hamper program and other poverty relief programs.

Our participation in the Coldest Night of the Year helps to raise awareness and funds to address the needs of individuals and families experiencing poverty within our community.

Community Sponsors

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

Contact Us

Lakeside Hope House

Ted Drewlo Location Director
toll free 1.877.743.3413 / phone 519.603.2250
email info@blueseaphilanthropy.org

Guelph Scoreboard

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Event Day Details

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

Free Parking at the Armoury. Enter off of Farquhar Street and park in the parking lot but not against the wall where the parking is reserved. When the lot is full, the overflow parking will be inside the fenced compound. Enter the Armoury from the parking lot through the big doors and greeters will direct walkers up the stairs to the parade hall for registration and send off. Cars can be left at the Armoury until after the walk.

People entering the Armoury through the front doors off Wyndham Street will need to ring the buzzer and greeters will let them in.

Note parking at the Armoury is recommended as parking around HOPE House is limited.

StartGoogle Map

Start:

Guelph Armoury

7 Wyndham St. S.

Guelph, ON

N1H 4C4

Finish:

HOPE House

10 Cork St. E. (corner of Norfolk St. & Cork St)

Guelph, ON

N1H 2W6

Parking:

Free Parking at the Armoury. Enter off of Farquhar Street and park in the parking lot but not against the wall where the parking is reserved. When the lot is full, the overflow parking will be inside the fenced compound. Enter the Armoury from the parking lot through the big doors and greeters will direct walkers up the stairs to the parade hall for registration and send off. Cars can be left at the Armoury until after the walk.

People entering the Armoury through the front doors off Wyndham Street will need to ring the buzzer and greeters will let them in.

Note parking at the Armoury is recommended as parking around HOPE House is limited.

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.

• Waiver form is signed online. No hard copies necessary.

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.

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

• Registration 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 walkers 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

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

• good walking waterproof shoes/boots

• warm coat & mitts

Come prepared while keeping an eye on the expected weather.

Guelph Maps

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