Coldest Night of the Year Fundraising Walk in Waterdown

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.

Walk starts at Memorial Park.

Registration is under the pavilion located by the skating loop.

Walkers will walk through the village of Waterdown stopping along the way at rest stops. The route will end up back at Memorial Park.

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

Walkers are invited to join us indoors at Youth Unlimited located directly across the street from Memorial Park for a light meal.

This is the time to donate – – funds raised get put to excellent use.