All Saints Westboro is once again hosting walkers in the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser for Cornerstone Housing for Women taking place on Feb. 28, 2026.
Tens of thousands of Canadians will take to the streets for CNOY with events taking place in 200 cities, towns, and communities across the country. By walking together in the chill of the night, participants will better understand the experience of being on the streets during a cold Canadian winter, while raising funds to aid the work of Cornerstone Housing for Women in providing much-needed support.
The family-friendly Westboro Village walk begins and ends at All Saints Anglican Church, located at 347 Richmond Road. Participants will walk a 2km or 5km route, can warm up with hot drinks at rest stops along the way, and will be able to celebrate their efforts together at the finish line. All those who raise over $150 (or $75 for youth) will also don CNOY toques as they face the cold night.
This is Cornerstone Housing for Women’s seventh year taking part in the Coldest Night of the Year, and they’re aiming to raise $100,000 for their work with people experiencing hunger, hurt, and homelessness in Ottawa. Organizers are expecting about 250 walkers from 50 teams.
“With the frigid temperatures we’ve had, this walk really brings home the importance of shelter and safe housing for women in our city,” said Cornerstone’s new executive director Anne Marie Hopkins. “This will be my first year walking in the Coldest Night of the Year, and one month out I can already feel the community spirit of our neighbours, friends, donors who want to make a difference in women’s lives. It always feels so incredible to see the way Cornerstone’s supporters show up for us. I’m ready to bundle up and make a difference on February 28th.”
Cornerstone Housing for Women has been serving Ottawa for 43 years, and the funds raised in the Coldest Night of the Year will benefit their clients in a time of the year known historically for low levels of giving.
For more information or to join the walk: https://en.cnoy.org/location/ottawawestboro
Saint Mary’s Church, Westmeath — Deanery of the Northwest