Guelph

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, bucks-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.

Contact Us

Lakeside Hope House

Kevin Cahill Event Director
toll free 1.877.743.3413 / phone 519.836.7989
email cnoy@lakesidehopehouse.ca

Community Sponsors

Guelph is super grateful for our fantastic 2019 sponsors! View all sponsors >

Event Day Details

Save the date - CNOY Day is February 23, 2019!

The Coldest Night of the Year is a super-fun, family-friendly fundraiser for hungry, homeless, and hurting individuals and families across Canada.

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Guelph Armoury - 7 Wyndham Street South, Guelph, Ontario

Times

• 4 pm - Registration opens

• 5 pm - Opening Ceremonies

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

• 6 pm - Registration closes

• 6 pm - 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 at registration upon arrival

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.

Waiver Form for those 17 and under with parent/guardian signature

Registration Type

• 0-10 Free

• 11-17 - Youth (fundraise a minimum of $75 or pay registration fee) *18+ - Adult (fundraise a minimum of $150 or pay registration fee)

For those who chose to pay the non-refundable registration fee, the early bird cost of $25 applies until Sunday, February 17th. After that, the fee will be $40.

Have questions?

Visit our FAQ section!

Route Details

Route Options include:

2 km walk

5 km walk

10 km walk

Rest stops will be available on all routes.

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.

What to Bring

Please bring:

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

• a completed Pledge Sheet 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.

Guelph 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 >

Guelph Maps

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

2018 CNOY Photos

Photo Credit: Amanda Cameron & TrafficSoda