Montréal Saint-Henri
Logifem
267 Walkers|47 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!
About Logifem
What would you do if you had nowhere to go? Would you stay out in the cold?
Logifem Inc. is a non-profit organization that is committed to providing support and accommodation to vulnerable women and children where they can feel at home to heal and rebuild their lives. Our purpose is to equip and empower women and children to leave the cycle of homelessness and thrive.
For over 35 years Logifem has provided accommodation to women with and without children, experiencing residential instability. We operate two shelters (Maison Benoy and La Lumineuse), 13 transitional apartments, 35 permanent social housing units and offer post-shelter services.
All funds raised by CNOY 2026 will go directly to La Lumineuse, specifically to provide essential services and support for these women and children. The impact of La Lumineuse is undeniable and your support makes this possible.
La Lumineuse, one of Logifem's two shelters, is a vital refuge that provides a safe haven for women and their adolescent children. As one of the only shelters in Montreal that accepts teenage children, La Lumineuse plays a crucial role in keeping families together when many other options would force mothers to be separated from their children. On December 3rd, La Lumineuse will celebrate its 3rd anniversary. Since its opening, the shelter has welcomed 57 mothers and 82 children, including 8 newborn babies. The average stay is around six months.
The women who turn to La Lumineuse face a range of overwhelming challenges—financial instability, post-separation violence, and the struggles that come with immigration. Without La Lumineuse, many would be forced to navigate these hardships alone or risk losing custody of their children.
La Lumineuse is the only first-stage (emergency) women’s shelter in Montreal to offer shelter to women and children up to 17 years of age regardless of the reason that a woman and her children find themselves homeless. In addition, this year we welcomed 5 newborn babies to vulnerable women and helped them through this important bonding phase. They may otherwise have found themselves on the streets.
By providing personalized support tailored to each family’s unique needs, we help these women and children regain stability, rebuild their lives, and re-establish vital connections to other community resources and organizations.
Montréal Saint-Henri Scoreboard
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Community Sponsors
Montréal Saint-Henri (Logifem) is super grateful for our fantastic 2026 sponsors! View all sponsors >
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
Complexe récréatif Gadbois
5485 Chemin de la Côte-Saint-Paul
Montréal, QC H4C 1X3
Schedule
- 4:00 pm: Welcome and Registration
- 4:45 pm: Gather for Opening Remarks
- 5:00 pm: Walk Send-off
- 6:00 pm: Light meal served
- 7:00 pm: 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.
- 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!
Montréal Saint-Henri Maps
Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:
Tour du Canal Lachine, avec un ravitaillement pas loin des Voisines du Canal autour de 2kms
Un aller-retour `a 1km, le long du Canal Lachine
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 Montréal Saint-Henri 2026
The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email montrealsainthenri@cnoy.org