$22,648113%Goal:
$20,000
Castlegar
Hosted by Castlegar and District Community Service
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Join us on February 24, 2024 - team up, fundraise, walk, and take a moment to look closer... because it’s cold out there.
Castlegar high school students talk about CNOY 2023
In 2023 local high schools students from Stanley Humphries Secondary School's Grad Executive and Student Council partnered with Shaw TV to make this promotional clip.
Community Sponsors
Castlegar (Castlegar and District Community Service) is super grateful for our fantastic 2024 sponsors! View all sponsors >
2024 CNOY Photos
Here's an early collection of our fave CNOY 2024 pics from across North America - special thanks to our many volunteer photographers! If you've got CNOY Day photos or videos you'd like to share, contact photos@bluesea.org.
Castlegar 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 >
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 Castlegar and District Community Service
Our Mission
We improve the quality of people’s lives by providing assistance, counselling and support, and by working for social change in our communities.
Our Values
We are committed to using these values as the foundation of our work.
We believe:
- in working for social change and a healthy environment – that preventing problems is as important as addressing them;
- that diversity brings richness to society - that all persons should be treated equally and without prejudice;
- that all people should live free from violence;
- that when facilitating change, working from strengths is more effective than simply working on problems; and
- that our clients can reach their potential as vital members of the community.
In achieving our work, we will:
- provide our services in a manner that is client centered, timely, well-coordinated and in a friendly atmosphere;
- respect each person’s inherent dignity and his or her right to confidentiality and informed consent;
- work towards accessibility, reducing barriers to service and organizing services to meet the needs of a culturally diverse community; and
- work closely with other individuals and groups to achieve success – through forming networks, coalitions, partnerships and collaborating on a regional basis.
Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 24, 2024!
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809 Merry Creek Road Castlegar BC Canada V1N1R9
Local Details
Parking, check-in and opening ceremonies will occur at the United Church.
Along the route (there is a 2km and 5km), there will be warm drinks of coffee and hot chocolate, water and baked goods.
Marked sweep vehicles will be circling the route keeping an eye out for distressed walkers.
Schedule
- 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in + Welcome
- 5:00 pm: Move Send-off
- 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 7:00 pm: Mosey Goodbye + see you in 2025!
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 24, 2024 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 18 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!
Castlegar Maps
Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:
From the United Church down Columbia to Speedy Auto Glass and back is the 5k.
Contact Us
CNOY Castlegar 2024
The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email castlegar@cnoy.org