Ottawa Nepean
Ottawa Innercity Ministries
6 Walkers|3 Teams|83 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!
About Ottawa Innercity Ministries
Ottawa Intercity Ministries (OIM) walks alongside people experiencing poverty and homelessness in downtown Ottawa. Since 1988, OIM staff and front-line volunteers have made sure our cold, hungry, hurting, and isolated street friends receive not only warm clothing and food but also companionship and care without judgment.
In 2024, we made over 29,000 street connections (approximately 2,500 of whom are youth), giving out more than 30,000 sandwiches, 17,000 granola bars, 3,500 fresh fruits, 9,000 bottles of water, and 15,000 juice boxes. We also gave out more than 21,000 essential items, such as sleeping bags, blankets, backpacks, socks, toiletries, and hygiene products. In total, we sent more than 400 outreach teams to help meet the needs of our street friends.
Today, we have made over 25,000 connections and are on pace to make over 30,000 connections this year, the highest we’ve made to date.
Join us on Saturday, February 28th, 2026 to walk and fundraise with us on the Coldest Night of the Year. By supporting OIM, you help our city’s most vulnerable people. It doesn’t take a lot to make a difference. Every dollar donated is equal to 2 dollars in value.
For more information visit www.ottawainnercityministries.ca
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Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 28, 2026!
Start/Finish Google Map
2176 Prince of Wales Dr, Nepean, ON K2E 0A1
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.
- 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 Ottawa Nepean 2026
The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email ottawanepean@cnoy.org