Raised:
$17,468
47%Goal:
$37,000

Yarmouth

Hosted by SHYFT Youth Services Society

66Walkers13Teams17Volunteers0°C

The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Join us on February 24, 2024 - team up, fundraise, walk, and take a moment to look closer... because it’s cold out there.

Community Sponsors

Yarmouth (SHYFT Youth Services Society) is super grateful for our fantastic 2024 sponsors! View all sponsors >

2024 CNOY Photos

Thanks to all of our amazing volunteer photographers! If you've got CNOY Day photos or videos you'd like to share, contact photos@bluesea.org.

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Event Day Details

Save the date - CNOY Day is February 24, 2024!

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372 Pleasant St., Yarmouth, Nova Scotia B5A 2L2

Schedule

  • 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in + Welcome
  • 5:00 pm: Move Send-off
  • 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
  • 7:00 pm: Mosey Goodbye + see you in 2025!

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 24, 2024 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 18 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!

Yarmouth Maps

Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:

Yarmouth 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

SHYFT Youth Services

Shanna Grant

6

2,875.65

2

CSC Security Blankets

Mel Cotter

8

1,510.00

3

Evangel Yarmouth

Cindy Dunnett

8

1,477.60

4

Scotia Garden Buddies

Hollie Gannon

6

1,450.00

5

Bearded villains maritimes nova Scotia

Devin Leblanc

1

1,300.00

6

RBC-Yarmouth

Tammy Collins

8

435.00

7

Parkers Team

Stephanie LeBlanc

4

320.00

8

Winey Walkers

Susan OBrien

5

140.00

9

SchoolsPlus

Crystal Foster

2

110.00

10

Aidaen's Place Youth Wellness Center

Kait Smith

6

50.00

11

YACRO

Audrey Sears

1

12

YACRO

audrey sears

1

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Shanna Grant

SHYFT Youth Services

11

1,920.65

2

Devin Leblanc

Bearded villains maritimes nova Scotia

7

1,300.00

3

Mel Cotter

CSC Security Blankets

12

1,170.00

4

Colleen Moulaison

10

390.00

5

Cory Gabriel

SHYFT Youth Services

14

320.00

6

Cindy Dunnett

Evangel Yarmouth

3

310.00

7

Morgan MacDonald

SHYFT Youth Services

3

300.00

8

Robert MacLeod

RBC-Yarmouth

10

285.00

9

Sharon Stewart

Evangel Yarmouth

8

280.00

10

Rebecca Anthony

Evangel Yarmouth

10

280.00

11

Mackenzie Guy

1

235.00

12

Hollie Gannon

Scotia Garden Buddies

3

200.00

13

Holly Campbell

Scotia Garden Buddies

4

125.00

14

Brittany Winchester

SHYFT Youth Services

3

110.00

15

Tammy Collins

RBC-Yarmouth

1

100.00

16

Mandy Hubley

CSC Security Blankets

3

95.00

17

Seretha Gaudet

CSC Security Blankets

3

95.00

18

Michaela LeBlanc

Evangel Yarmouth

4

85.00

19

Madison Clairmont

CSC Security Blankets

2

75.00

20

Lord Garren Thibeault

CSC Security Blankets

2

75.00

21

Crystal Foster

SchoolsPlus

2

70.00

22

Stephanie LeBlanc

Parkers Team

2

70.00

23

Lynn Wark

Scotia Garden Buddies

1

60.00

24

Danny Reid

RBC-Yarmouth

1

50.00

25

Lee Sweeney

Parkers Team

1

50.00

26

Parker Doucette

Parkers Team

1

50.00

27

Wyatt Gates

Scotia Garden Buddies

1

50.00

28

Larry Sweeney

Parkers Team

1

50.00

29

Kelly Mitchell

Aidaen's Place Youth Wellness Center

1

50.00

30

Karen Crossley

1

50.00

31

Corey Foster

SchoolsPlus

1

40.00

32

Colette Belliveau

Winey Walkers

1

20.00

33

Crystal Adams

Scotia Garden Buddies

1

15.00

34

Dan King

Scotia Garden Buddies

35

Lynn Dupuis

Aidaen's Place Youth Wellness Center

36

Julianne Rhodenizer

Aidaen's Place Youth Wellness Center

37

Meredith Nickerson

Evangel Yarmouth

38

Bonnie Doucette

Evangel Yarmouth

39

Kait Smith

Aidaen's Place Youth Wellness Center

40

Sheena Comeau

CSC Security Blankets

41

NICOLE CAUX

Evangel Yarmouth

42

Danny Reid

RBC-Yarmouth

43

Denise LeBlanc

Winey Walkers

44

Peter Stewart

Evangel Yarmouth

45

Karen Comeau

46

Dylan Nickerson

Aidaen's Place Youth Wellness Center

47

Monica Doucette

CSC Security Blankets

48

Billy Upton

CSC Security Blankets

49

Crystal Dillon

SHYFT Youth Services

50

Brooke Pothier

51

Samantha Sheppard

SHYFT Youth Services

52

Audrey Sears

YACRO

53

audrey sears

YACRO

54

Susan OBrien

Winey Walkers

55

Jan Dulong

Winey Walkers

56

Jane Potter

RBC-Yarmouth

57

Candice Keech

RBC-Yarmouth

58

Nonie Crowell

RBC-Yarmouth

59

Tammy Lynn Melanson

RBC-Yarmouth

60

Desire Sauve

Aidaen's Place Youth Wellness Center

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 SHYFT Youth Services Society

SHYFT Youth Services opened on January 5, 2011 and offers residential and outreach supports for homeless and at-risk youth in Digby, Shelburne and Yarmouth Counties.

SHYFT can provide temporary housing for up to seven youth (ages 16 - 24). In addition to residential services, SHYFT offers programs and workshops. Outreach youth can also access washroom, laundry, and kitchen facilities. Meals at SHYFT are prepared and shared by youth and staff.

SHYFT offers the following services/supports:

- Transitional housing (for up to seven youth)

- Twenty-four hour staff support

- Access to a safe and friendly environment

- Programs and workshops as determined by youth

- Referrals to other services

- Support for youth to develop goals and plans

- Shared meal planning and preparation

- Laundry facilities

- Telephone and internet access

Contact Us


CNOY Yarmouth 2024

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

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