26%$53,078Goal: $200,000
Toronto Fort York
Fort York Food Bank
217 Walkers|62 Teams|34 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 Fort York Food Bank
At FYFB, we’re proud to be downtown Toronto’s busiest food bank — serving over 7,000 neighbours every week with groceries (that’s 1,000 more than last year!) and 3,200 hot meals every month.
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We’re so grateful for every walker who joins our cause. Thank you for giving back and helping FYFB make sure no neighbour goes hungry.
Toronto Fort York Scoreboard
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Teams
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Community Sponsors
Toronto Fort York (Fort York Food Bank) is super grateful for our fantastic 2026 sponsors! View all sponsors >
Hopp
Supporting Sponsor
Blackbird
Supporting Sponsor
Open Farm Inc.
Rest Stop Sponsor
Environics Research
Route Sponsor
Invictus Analytics + Strategy
Route Sponsor
New Country 93.5
Media Sponsor
Stingray Radio, boom 97.3
Media Sponsor
Found
Goods and Services
Amsterdam Brewhouse
Goods and Services
Sweetsie's Cookies
Goods and Services
Lebanese Garden
Goods and Services
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!
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!
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Toronto Fort York Maps
Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:
5kmView + print!
West on College North on Shaw East on Harbord South on St. George West on College
2025 CNOY Photos
Special thanks to our many amazing volunteer photographers!
Contact Us
CNOY Toronto Fort York 2026
The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email torontofortyork@cnoy.org