United Way Haliburton Kawartha Lakes is encouraging its residents to once again 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 28, 2026, and supports people experiencing hunger, hurt, and homelessness in Haliburton and Kawartha Lakes.

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 United Way Haliburton Kawartha Lakes.

The Lindsay walk begins and ends at Fleming College Frost Campus, located at 200 Albert St S. 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 at the finish line with post walk refreshments. All those who raise over $150 (or $75 for youth) will also don iconic CNOY toques as they face the cold night.

This is United Way Haliburton Kawartha Lakes' 3rd year taking part in the Coldest Night of the Year, and they’re aiming to raise $25,000 for their work with people experiencing hunger, hurt, and homelessness across their local communities. Over 100 walkers and 25 teams, including staff and friends of City of Kawartha Lakes Paramedics and Crayola Canada will come together in Lindsay for this event.

United Way Haliburton Kawartha Lakes has been serving its communities including Lindsay for nearly 60 years, and the funds raised in the Coldest Night of the Year will benefit their clients and partner agencies in a time of the year known historically for low levels of giving.

For further information, contact:
Brooklyn Burdi, Community Outreach Assistant
50 Mary Street W, Lindsay ON, 705-878-5081, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Visit our event page and register at: www.cnoy.org/Lindsay