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Raised:
$12,200
7%Goal:
$175,000

St. Catharines

Hosted by Start Me Up Niagara

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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

St. Catharines (Start Me Up Niagara) is super grateful for our fantastic 2025 sponsors! View all sponsors >

Event Day Details

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

StartGoogle Map

Market Square - St. Catharines

91 King Street

Local Details

Parking

Parking is available around Market Square in the parking lot. Additional street parking can be found in the surrounding area.


Rest Stop

Maytah Café - washrooms & warmth

Silver Spire Church - washrooms & warmth


Would you like to be a rest stop sponsor? Reach out to our CNOY team at cnoy@startmeupniagara.ca for full details.


Post-Event Meal

St. Catharines Walkers : Join us for an evening of activities and fun.

4 pm MEET- Check in /Photo booth/and lots more

4:45 pm MUSTER Gather for opening remarks

5 pm MOVE – Send off

6 pm MUNCH -- Yummy hot treats

6:30 pm MUSIC & MORE – Stay for the some family fun post walk. DJ Nitso, delicious food and more!

7:30 MOSEY Goodbye and see you in 2026!

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!

St. Catharines Maps

Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:

St. Catharines 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

SMUN Starters

Samantha Dekker

4

700.00

2

My Son the Hurricane

Band Leader

1

3

Niagara Ice Dogs

Bones 2025

1

4

The Front Liners

Donna Johnston-Mitruk

3

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Emily Fieguth

SMUN Starters

13

550.00

2

Samantha Dekker

SMUN Starters

2

150.00

3

Julie Cronkwright

The Front Liners

4

Baxter Thom

The Front Liners

5

Stephanie Groff

6

Band Leader

My Son the Hurricane

7

Bones 2025

Niagara Ice Dogs

8

Sandy Middleton

SMUN Starters

9

Molly Rujuwa

SMUN Starters

10

Donna Johnston-Mitruk

The Front Liners

About Start Me Up Niagara

Start Me Up Niagara works with individuals facing significant life challenges such as compromised mental health, addictions, poverty, homelessness, and unemployment. We provide opportunities to improve health, increase community integration, and support employment.


-- Our Vision -- A society where all people are included, healthy, and self-sufficient.


Join us on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 for the Coldest Night of the Year and you can help us raise vital support for those in need right here in our community.

2024 CNOY Photos

Special thanks to our many amazing volunteer photographers!

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Contact Us


CNOY St. Catharines 2025

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

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