Toronto Downsview
Ve'ahavta
174 Walkers|28 Teams|6 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!
Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 28, 2026!
Start/Finish Google Map
4100 Chesswood Drive, Unit 1, Toronto, ON, M3J 2B9
Schedule
- 7:00 pm: Meet Check-in + tour Ve'ahavta's facilities
- 7:40 pm: Muster Send-off
- 8:15 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 9:00 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.
High School students are welcome to include this walk as 2 hours towards their community service hours.
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 >
- Security: There will be security present throughout the entire event.
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 Ve'ahavta
On the coldest nights of the year, when most of the city is indoors, Ve’ahavta’s Mobile Jewish Response to Homelessness (MJRH) outreach vans are on the road…
CNOY raises much-needed funding for Ve’ahavta’s outreach van program. Every night, our two vans travel through downtown Toronto and Scarborough, delivering warm, nutritious meals, clothing, hygiene supplies, and harm-reduction kits to thousands of people facing homelessness. Outreach staff and volunteers also provide conversation, dignity, and referrals to those who are ready to explore first steps off the streets and toward stability.
New year, new location
This year, for the first time, our walk will take place right here in our own neighbourhood, in keeping with the CNOY theme, Across the Country, Close to Home.
This is a great chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at our on-site facilities and learn what makes our programs so incredibly special.
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Contact Us
CNOY Toronto Downsview 2026
The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email torontodownsview@cnoy.org