Calgary Inglewood
Wood's Homes Calgary
228 Walkers|36 Teams|35 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!
Madison's Story
By supporting Coldest Night of the Year, you are helping unlock the potential in young people facing homelessness, overcoming addictions, and seeking a safe place to heal, transform, and grow.
About Wood's Homes Calgary
About Wood’s Homes
Wood’s Homes is a mental health centre. We provide mental health supports to children, young people, individuals, and families with mental health needs. We are a non-profit organization and have been serving families since 1914.
Wood’s Homes works with over 20,000 individuals and families annually giving them mental health support at a time when they need it most.
Last year, Wood’s Homes helped over 2,200 individuals at the Wood’s Homes Inglewood Opportunity Hub seek food, shelter and safety from the winter elements.
By providing these services under one roof, we can best support struggling young people, who often find it challenging to access mainstream services, travelling to and keeping appointments, and retelling their story to a different person every time. At the Hub, over 400 youth find supportive, barrier-free, easy-to-access, wrap around support and hope for a brighter future every year.
Our mission is to build good mental health and well-being in our community so everyone can thrive.
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Community Sponsors
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Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 28, 2026!
Start/Finish Google Map
1008 14 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 3K3
Participants will gather outside our Inglewood Opportunity Hub to kick off the Coldest Night of the Year walk. After completing the route, walkers will return to the same spot to warm up and enjoy a cozy meal. The hub will offer both indoor and outdoor seating, along with plenty of winter fun to celebrate the community spirit of the event!
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.
Local Details
Cold Garden Brewery has generously agreed to be our Rest Stop! With Cold and Warm beverages, fire pits, and of course washrooms! We're grateful for Cold Garden again this Year!
Join us at Cold Garden (all ages welcome) following the walk for an After Party! A portion from all proceeds goes towards Wood's Homes!
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!
2025 CNOY Photos
Here's a collection of our favorite photos from CNOY 2025. Special thanks to our many amazing volunteer photographers!
Contact Us
CNOY Calgary Inglewood 2026
The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email calgaryinglewood@cnoy.org