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Raised:
$1,055
0%Goal:
$150,000

Ottawa Downtown

Hosted by The Ottawa Mission

22Walkers15Teams75Days Left

The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities. Let’s change the tune for people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because it’s cold out there. Join us on February 22, 2025 - team up, fundraise, and walk with us!

Community Sponsors

Ottawa Downtown (The Ottawa Mission) is super grateful for our fantastic 2025 sponsors! View all sponsors >

Event Day Details

Save the date - CNOY Day is February 22, 2025!

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55 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa ON K1N 9J2

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 Goodbye + see you in 2026!

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 22, 2025 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.
  • 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!

Ottawa Downtown Maps

Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:

Ottawa Downtown 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 >

Teams
Walkers

#

Team Name

Captain

Members

Raised

1

General Maintenance

Robert Vandenberg

1

100.00

2

In Memory of Greg Montgomery

Amanda Reid

4

100.00

3

Babies on a Mission 2.0

Virginia Dodsworth

2

50.00

4

Starbucks Downtown D2041

Josh Kemp ( He/Him)

1

5

OttaWatsons

Meg Watson

1

6

Downtown Teachers

Amanda McLeod

1

7

Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa Downtown

Marley Kennelly

1

8

In Memory of Lloyd Richards

Brigette Nelson

1

9

MARANT FROSTY BUILDERS

Jennifer Cross

1

10

Friends & Family of The Ottawa Mission

Emma Chin

1

11

Ottawa First United Methodist Church

Carol L Pearse

1

12

Ottawa First United Methodist Church

Carol L Pearse

1

13

Orange Door

Stephanie Fraser

1

14

Riverstone

Shawn Bauder

1

15

TD Ottawa Central

Colin Snelson

1

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Amanda Reid

In Memory of Greg Montgomery

1

100.00

2

Margaret McKinnon

1

55.00

3

Meagan Burnside-Holmes

Babies on a Mission 2.0

1

50.00

4

Amanda McLeod

Downtown Teachers

5

Virginia Dodsworth

Babies on a Mission 2.0

6

Shawn Bauder

Riverstone

7

Colin Snelson

TD Ottawa Central

8

Josh Reid

In Memory of Greg Montgomery

9

Melanie Cockerell

10

Jameson Montgomery

In Memory of Greg Montgomery

11

Hayden Montgomery

In Memory of Greg Montgomery

12

Carol L Pearse

Ottawa First United Methodist Church

13

Stephanie Fraser

Orange Door

14

Emma Chin

Friends & Family of The Ottawa Mission

15

Marley Kennelly

Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa Downtown

16

Nick Cleroux

17

Carol L Pearse

Ottawa First United Methodist Church

18

Jennifer Cross

MARANT FROSTY BUILDERS

19

Josh Kemp ( He/Him)

Starbucks Downtown D2041

20

Brigette Nelson

In Memory of Lloyd Richards

21

Robert Vandenberg

General Maintenance

22

Meg Watson

OttaWatsons

The Challenge

Got a big-hearted business, workplace, group, church, or community? Step up and join the Challenge to compete for your local pride in support of CNOY. Check the National Challengeboard to see more!

About The Ottawa Mission

Since 1906, The Ottawa Mission has been serving those who are homeless, hungry, and vulnerable by providing food, clothing, shelter, and skills.


The Ottawa Mission has 17 programs to meet the needs of our most vulnerable community members, including: emergency food and shelter; health services; mental health; addiction treatment programs; hospice care; dental services; housing services; educational support; job training; spiritual care; and clothing to thousands in need in our community.


The pandemic has been difficult for many people who were before just making ends meet. Given the collective impact of Covid-19 on people’s mental health, finances and perceived risk of homelessness, The Ottawa Mission remains the first place of refuge for increasing numbers of vulnerable people, and expects to for the next several years.


Join us on Saturday, February 22nd to walk and fundraise with us in the Coldest Night of the Year. Together, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of those most vulnerable right here in our community.

2024 CNOY Photos

Special thanks to our many amazing volunteer photographers!

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Contact Us


CNOY Ottawa Downtown 2025

The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email ottawadowntown@cnoy.org

Got questions about the Coldest Night of the Year?
info@cnoy.org | 1.877.743.3413