Coldest Night of the Year Fundraising Walk
CNOY is a winterrific, family-friendly walk in support of charities that serve people experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness. Eagles Nest is a proud partner of CNOY.
Walk Day is February 28, 2026
Since 2018 over 1300 people have walked in CNOY and raised over $400,000 for the affordable mental health services that Eagles Nest provides.
Sign up and be part of this fantastic day!
Business sponsors make our event a great experience for our community.
Why Walk in Coldest Night of the Year?
- You believe in providing affordable mental health services to the community.
- Funds raised from Coldest Night support the mental health services that Eagles Nest offers. Read more about the services and supports we offer here
- It’s a fun, family-friendly event for everyone!
- You can choose your distance: either 2km or 5km
- All walking routes are flat, starting at Memorial Park and winding through Waterdown village
- After the walk, walkers are invited to join us at Youth Unlimited across from the park for a light meal
- The 5km loop has additional hosted rest stops with complimentary snacks
Still not sure? Hear from past walkers, businesses and other community supporters about why they love CNOY.
Volunteering at CNOY
Volunteers help make our event fantastic!
We have a variety of positions available and we also offer student volunteer hours for walking and/or volunteering.
Walking and Fundraising:
- 2 hours - walk and raise a minimum of $150
- 3 hours - walk and raise over $300
Volunteering and Fundraising (yes, you can do both!)
- Time spent volunteering at the event + any additional hours from fundraising (see above, you do not need to walk for this option)