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United Way Haliburton Kawartha Lakes

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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 27, 2027 - together every winter!

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About United Way Haliburton Kawartha Lakes

United Way Haliburton Kawartha Lakes is committed to building a strong community and improving lives. We focus on 3 priority areas:

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1) Poverty to Possibility • Moving people out of poverty, meeting the basic needs of our community’s most vulnerable people (food, shelter & employment).

2) All That Kids Can Be • Giving children and youth the support they need to get a great start in life, do well in school, and reach their full potential.

3) Healthy People, Strong Communities • Creating vibrant neighbourhoods, where everyone experiences a sense of belonging and connection to one another.

Our work is two-fold. We provide grants to local organizations working to tackle challenging issues such as food insecurity, homelessness, & mental health. We also operate Edwin Binney’s Community Farm & Education Centre. Through this project we grow, harvest & donate fresh produce to food banks & organizations with food programs. We also provide educational workshops to local schools using curriculum-based learning materials.

Join us on Saturday, February 28th, 2026 for the Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk and TOGETHER we can make a positive impact on the lives of the most vulnerable right here in our community.

Event Day Details

Save the date - CNOY Day is February 27, 2027!

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 2028!

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 27, 2027 must check-in upon arrival.

Toques! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a CNOY toqueCNOY 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.