Coldest Night of the Year

Squamish Helping Hands Society is encouraging those in Squamish residents to team up, fundraise, and walk in The Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY).

This family-friendly, winterrific fundraising walk takes place on the evening of February 22, 2025 and supports people experiencing hunger, hurt, and homelessness in Squamish.

Tens of thousands of Canadians will take to the streets for CNOY with events taking place in over 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 Squamish Helping Hands Society in providing much-needed support.

The Squamish walk begins and ends at Junction Park, 37950 Cleveland Ave.

Participants will walk a 2km or 5km route, can warm up with toasty drinks at rest stops along the way, and will be able to celebrate their efforts together afterwards with a light meal provided by Squamish Helping Hands Society at Howe Sound Inn & Brewing.

All those who raise over $150 (or $75 for youth) will also don iconic CNOY toques as they face the cold night. This is Squamish Helping Hands Society’s 2nd year taking part in the Coldest Night of the Year.

In 2024, they raised an impressive $83,098 – four times the national average for a first year location. This year, they’re aiming to raise $125,000 for their work with people experiencing poverty and homelessness in Squamish and are expecting more than 80 teams with 400 - 500 walkers. Squamish Helping Hands Society has been serving Squamish for over 17 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.