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Homelessness Society of the Bow Valley

49 Walkers|9 Teams|15 Volunteers|25 Days Left

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!

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About Homelessness Society of the Bow Valley

The Homelessness Society of the Bow Valley (HSBV) is committed to supporting individuals who are unhoused or experiencing housing instability within the Bow Valley.

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Our vision is to ensure that every individual without a place to sleep has a warm bed on cold winter nights. We believe housing is a basic right, and that anyone facing housing insecurity deserves safe accommodation and wrap-around supports within our community.


The Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) is an impactful fundraiser that unites our community to increase awareness and raise vital funds for our Emergency Winter Shelter and Outreach programs. Join us on Saturday, February 28th, 2026 to walk and fundraise with us in solidarity, create positive change, and help build a more inclusive and compassionate Bow Valley.

Canmore 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

Cirque Du Sore Legs

Stan Williams

10

5,905.00

2

Between a Walk and a Hard Place

Pamela Kathol

10

4,060.00

3

HSBV SNOW CATS

Jeffrey Coons

9

1,535.00

4

Trinity Trekkers

Deb Sellers

11

970.00

5

Rotary Roadrunners - Canmore

Lynda Damen

3

225.00

6

Homelessness Society of the Bow Valley (HSBV)

Annie Vlahiotis

2

200.00

7

Chatty walkers

Colleen Brennan

1

50.00

8

Grassroots Realty Group Bow Valley

Sharon Sime

1

9

Westland Insurance-Canmore

Brenda Morrison

1

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Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Stan Williams

Cirque Du Sore Legs

18

2,475.00

2

Pamela Kathol

Between a Walk and a Hard Place

6

1,475.00

3

Monique Larose

Cirque Du Sore Legs

16

1,195.00

4

Liz Auksi

Between a Walk and a Hard Place

15

775.00

5

Maryann Ayim

Cirque Du Sore Legs

8

750.00

6

Krista Dament

HSBV SNOW CATS

11

600.00

7

Liz Williams

Cirque Du Sore Legs

6

540.00

8

Colleen C

Between a Walk and a Hard Place

1

500.00

9

George L

Between a Walk and a Hard Place

1

500.00

10

Marilyn Wilson

Cirque Du Sore Legs

9

475.00

11

Beulah Schneider

Trinity Trekkers

7

420.00

12

Wendy Smith

Between a Walk and a Hard Place

6

385.00

13

Samara Sladen-Dew

HSBV SNOW CATS

5

385.00

14

Jeffrey Coons

HSBV SNOW CATS

2

280.00

15

Barbara Jungmann

Trinity Trekkers

4

250.00

16

Mary Samuels

Cirque Du Sore Legs

1

250.00

17

Joy Smith

Cirque Du Sore Legs

4

220.00

18

Kirsten De Freitas

Between a Walk and a Hard Place

2

200.00

19

Maddy Pasemko

Homelessness Society of the Bow Valley (HSBV)

2

200.00

20

Quinn Currado

HSBV SNOW CATS

3

180.00

21

Susan Minifie

Between a Walk and a Hard Place

2

125.00

22

Jadon and Jana Franklin

Trinity Trekkers

2

100.00

23

rob crowley

1

100.00

24

Lynda Damen

Rotary Roadrunners - Canmore

1

100.00

25

Naomi Franklin

Trinity Trekkers

1

50.00

26

Riza Marcuelo

HSBV SNOW CATS

1

50.00

27

Shawn Franklin

Trinity Trekkers

1

50.00

28

Colleen Brennan

Chatty walkers

1

50.00

29

Brian Higgins

Trinity Trekkers

1

50.00

30

Kristina Zille

HSBV SNOW CATS

2

40.00

31

Sharon L.

Between a Walk and a Hard Place

1

25.00

32

Ann Kerwin Kerwin

Cirque Du Sore Legs

33

Christine Murray

Cirque Du Sore Legs

34

Jon Krohe

Trinity Trekkers

35

Maureen Russell

Cirque Du Sore Legs

36

Don Peterson

HSBV SNOW CATS

37

Deb Sellers

Trinity Trekkers

38

Amanda Sarka

Rotary Roadrunners - Canmore

39

Steve Sellers

Trinity Trekkers

40

Sharon Sime

Grassroots Realty Group Bow Valley

41

Jessica Klaric

HSBV SNOW CATS

42

Annie Vlahiotis

Homelessness Society of the Bow Valley (HSBV)

43

Danielle Nesbitt

HSBV SNOW CATS

44

Brenda Morrison

Westland Insurance-Canmore

45

Jay Cavanaugh

Between a Walk and a Hard Place

46

Brad Jacobs Jacobs

Between a Walk and a Hard Place

47

Michelle Bachmann

Trinity Trekkers

Top Challengers

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!

Event Day Details

Save the date - CNOY Day is February 28, 2026!

Start/Finish Google Map

709 7 St, Canmore, AB T1W 2C3


St. Michael's Anglican Church

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.

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.
  • 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!

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Canmore Maps

Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:

2025 CNOY Photos

Special thanks to our many amazing volunteer photographers!

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Contact Us


CNOY Canmore 2026

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

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