Guelph

Local Details

2 km Route - Starting at John F Ross

1:00 pm: Check-in opens at John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute, 21 Meyer Drive, Guelph. Entertainment for children will be provided to keep the little ones (and those young at heart) engaged. Please park in the Meyer Drive parking lot by the E.L. Fox Auditorium.

2:00 pm: Gathering for Opening Remarks

2:10 pm: Send-off on the 2 km route with a rest stop at Sutherland Insurance on Victoria Road. Afterward, return to John F Ross for light refreshments.

5 km Route - Starting at GCVI(https://maps.app.goo.gl/YjKxT7YHQiRTVQST6)

4:00 pm: Check-in opens at Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute (GCVI), 155 Paisley St, Guelph. Activity rooms will be open to keep everyone entertained.

5:00 pm: Gather for Opening Remarks

5:10 pm: Send-off on the 5 km route with a rest stop at First Baptist Church on Woolwich Street. The walk will end at Hope House.

6:00 pm: Light meal served at Hope House

6:30 pm: Shuttle bus departs every 15 minutes to return you to GCVI, warm with our gratitude.

Schedule

2 km Schedule

• 1:00 pm: Meet Check-in at John F Ross

• 1:45 pm: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks

• 2:00 pm: Move Send-off

• 3:00 pm: Munch Light snack served

• 4:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2027!

5 km Schedule

• 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in at GCVI

• 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!

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.

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

• 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!