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Raised:
$1,836
2%Goal:
$70,000

Owen Sound

Hosted by Safe 'N Sound Grey Bruce

28Walkers12Teams58Days Left

The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities. Let’s change the tune for people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because it’s cold out there. Join us on February 22, 2025 - team up, fundraise, and walk with us!

Community Sponsors

Owen Sound (Safe 'N Sound Grey Bruce) is super grateful for our fantastic 2025 sponsors! View all sponsors >

Event Day Details

Save the date - CNOY Day is February 22, 2025!

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88 8th St E, Owen Sound, ON N4K 1K8

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 Goodbye + see you in 2026!

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 22, 2025 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!

Owen Sound Maps

Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:

5kmView + print!

New route for 2025

2kmView + print!

New route for 2025

Owen Sound 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

Grey County Staff

Scott Taylor

7

391.00

2

Safe 'N Sound (official)

Wren Laurel

4

200.00

3

City of Owen Sound

Lauren Stewart

1

125.00

4

Just Us

Patti Hall

1

70.00

5

Skyline_Owen Sound

Jon Van Bilsen

1

50.00

6

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Tristan Paylor

1

7

Junior Optimists Owen Sound

Isaac Holovaci

1

8

Trinity Annan United

Marnie McDonough

1

9

Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police

Krista Linthorne

1

10

In a Pickle 3.0

erica weppler

3

11

Starbucks Owen Sound

Kacie Ransom

1

12

Criminal Lawyers - Grey Bruce

Michaela Atherton

2

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Scott Taylor

Grey County Staff

1

171.00

2

Carolyn Bailey

Grey County Staff

5

170.00

3

Lauren Stewart

City of Owen Sound

2

100.00

4

Patti Hall

Just Us

1

70.00

5

Michaela Atherton

Criminal Lawyers - Grey Bruce

6

Claudia Markworth

Grey County Staff

7

Isaac Holovaci

Junior Optimists Owen Sound

8

Kacie Ransom

Starbucks Owen Sound

9

Marnie McDonough

Trinity Annan United

10

Felisha Hunter

11

Amanda Jolley

12

Jon Van Bilsen

Skyline_Owen Sound

13

Abigail Hartwell

14

Amber Vanderkaden

Criminal Lawyers - Grey Bruce

15

Wren Laurel

Safe 'N Sound (official)

16

Jacob Morris-Wheeler

Safe 'N Sound (official)

17

erica weppler

In a Pickle 3.0

18

Annette Pedlar

Safe 'N Sound (official)

19

Jackie Lute

In a Pickle 3.0

20

Zoey Lute

In a Pickle 3.0

21

Katrina Roote

Kabaeshiwim Respite

22

Krista Linthorne

Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police

23

Becky Hillyer

Grey County Staff

24

Liz Buckton

Grey County Staff

25

Natalie Mechalko

Grey County Staff

26

Tristan Paylor

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

27

Kelli Ruffett

Grey County Staff

28

Doug Cleverley

Safe 'N Sound (official)

The Challenge

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!

About Safe 'N Sound Grey Bruce

Safe ‘N Sound is a community within a community where our Participants (people at risk of homelessness or who are currently homeless) can access basic needs as well as support, advocacy, and referral.


Upon arrival, participants are warmly greeted by friends and understanding staff. Accessing our services is as simple as entering, grabbing a coffee, and settling in. No proof of eligibility is required; everyone is welcome as they are. All services are FREE!


We tailor our programming to meet individual needs, offering a range of essentials such as food, clothing, showers, laundry, hygiene products, and more. This inclusive approach attracts regular visitors who may not otherwise seek support, leading to opportunities for crisis counseling, housing assistance, and referrals to specialized programs. By fostering trust and rapport, we empower participants to access additional services when they're ready.


Join us on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 for the Coldest Night of the Year where you can walk and fundraise with us as we raise vital support for those in need right here in out community.


www.safensoundgreybruce.ca for more information!

2024 CNOY Photos

Special thanks to our many amazing volunteer photographers!

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Contact Us


CNOY Owen Sound 2025

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

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