Coldest Night of the Year – February 28, 2026

Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) is back! Join Cornerstone Housing for Women on February 28, 2026, for a family-friendly winter walk supporting women experiencing homelessness in Ottawa.

This national event brings communities together to raise funds for warm beds, nutritious meals, trauma-informed supports, Indigenous cultural programs, and safe, stable housing. Every step you take helps ensure no woman is left out in the cold.

Walk a 2 km or 5 km route through the Westboro community and finish with warm refreshments, music, and community spirit.

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: Registration opens at 4:00 PM • Opening ceremonies at 5:00 PM • Walk begins immediately after
Location: All Saints Anglican Church (347 Richmond Rd. Ottawa)
Link to Register: cnoy.org/location/ottawawestboro

Event Schedule

4:00 PM – Registration opens
5:00 PM – Opening ceremonies
5:15 PM – Walk begins
6:00–7:00 PM – Warm beverages & celebration at finish line

Register or Donate Today

Join the walk: cnoy.org/location/ottawawestboro
Support a team or walker
Learn more about Cornerstone Housing for Women

Together, we can make the coldest night of the year a little warmer for women in our community.