Miramichi
Miramichi Housing Solutions Inc.
78 Walkers|19 Teams|5 Volunteers|14 Days Left
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!
Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 28, 2026!
Start/Finish Google Map
St. James and St. Johns United Church Centre
556 King George Hwy
Miramichi, New Brunswick
E1V 1N3
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.
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!
About Miramichi Housing Solutions Inc.
Miramichi Housing Solutions Inc. is located in the small town of Miramichi, New Brunswick. Being a not-for-profit, we aim to provide solutions, opportunity, and hope to those experiencing homelessness and/or crisis in our area. We want to engage in our community through events and social media with various fundraisers and advocacy. This is why we choose to be a part of The Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk.
We want this to be our most memorable fundraising event of the year as we gather to increase our community's knowledge and advocate for resources needed to end homelessness in Miramichi! This is not our first time fundraising in this National event, but we hope this year will be our best and to do this, we need your help.
Funds raised during this campaign and event go towards operational costs required to keep Miramichi Housing Solutions programs running. We offer emergency housing, transitional housing, outreach support, and other programs to provide relief and support to those aged 16+ experiencing homelessness and/or crisis.
We would love to see you all getting out to walk with us on Saturday, February 28th, 2026 for #CNOYMiramichi !
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Community Sponsors
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Contact Us
CNOY Miramichi 2026
The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email miramichi@cnoy.org