Hamilton Mountain
Neighbour to Neighbour
295 Walkers|50 Teams|71 Volunteers
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because it’s cold out there. Join us on February 28, 2026 - across the country, close to home!
2026 CNOY Photos
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 Neighbour to Neighbour
At Neighbour to Neighbour Centre, we understand and care about the many challenges that families face in our community today and have been working to help Hamiltonians in need for almost 40 years. From our emergency food bank to educational and family supports to our Community Food Centre, Neighbour to Neighbour uses preventative measures and strategies to alleviate the burden of poverty in Hamilton.
We feed, educate, counsel, refer, and support. We have a small team of staff and an amazing group of volunteers providing front-line service.
Join us on Saturday, February 28th for the annual Coldest Night of the year fundraising walk to raise vital support the Neighbour to Neighbour Centre.
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Community Sponsors
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Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 28, 2026!
Start/Finish Google Map
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School
5 Hamilton Avenue, Hamilton Ontario L8V 2SV
Start at: Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School: 5 Hamilton Ave, Hamilton, ON L8V 2S3
Finish at: St Stephen-On-The-Mount 625 Concession St, Hamilton, ON L8V 1B7
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 Thank You! See you in 2027!
Not able to join us in person at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, fundraise and walk offsite with friends and family.
Local Details
· NEW starting location: Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School. The main entrance is on Hamilton Ave. View Map
· FREE parking from 3PM to 7:30PM in the Poplar Garage beside the Juravinski Cancer Centre. The main entrance is on Mountain Park Ave. View Map
· Registration begins at 4 PM – please come early and enjoy activities and refreshments prior to walk!
· Welcoming remarks from Hamilton Mayor, Andrea Horwath at 4:45PM and walk beings promptly at 5PM
· Adults who have raised $150 or more, and youth who have raised $75 or more, don’t forget to pick-up your CNOY toque at registration. For those that have raised over $1000 don’t forget to pick-up your golden pin!
· Don’t forget to bring reusable water bottle to refill at the water stations
· After the walk, there will a delicious light meal and treats prepared by N2N's Hamilton Community Food Centre
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 28, 2026 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!
Contact Us
CNOY Hamilton Mountain 2026
The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email hamiltonmountain@cnoy.org