Hike for Hospice is Nipissing Serenity Hospice’s signature annual fundraiser! Our goal for 2026 is $125,000!
The 2026 Hike for Hospice campaign kicks off in June and ends on Thanksgiving Weekend (October 9-12). Leading up to the date, participants are encouraged to register (individual or a team) and raise funds. On Thanksgiving weekend, celebrate your accomplishments with a hike, walk, run or bike around the block, or in their community with family and friends anywhere, anytime. We will also be hosting an in-person Hike at our Hospice on October 9th from 12pm until 2:30pm.
Event Details
Join us at Nipissing Serenity Hospice (799 John Street, North Bay) on October 9th, 2026 between 12:00pm and 2:30pm for our 11th Annual Hike for Hospice!
What to Expect
- Parking is extremely limited in the hospice lot and is first come, first serve. If you have mobility restrictions, please come by the hospice lot first to see if any parking is available. Street parking is also available on the surrounding side streets (John St., First Ave., Maher St., etc.). Please do not block any roadways or driveways.
- Route Map will be released soon! We are re-working the route to provide a safe and accessible route that properly showcases our hospice facility. The route will be approximately 2-3km and should take most people 20-30 minutes to walk.
- Raffles & Prizes - Anyone who attends the Hike for Hospice can enter their name for a chance to win a One-Year Gym Membership from The Next Step Fitness or various prize baskets!
- RAIN OR SHINE! Our event will run rain or shine, so bring weather-appropriate attire.
- BBQ by donation - We have no set prices; anything from our BBQ is by donation. This year we will have sausages from Chicken on the Run and hamburgers from M&Ms all on Dempster's buns. Our friends at Enbridge will be running the grills! Everything will be available after 12:30pm, to be ready when everyone returns from the Hike.
- Donations - We accept most types of donations, including but not limited to cash, cheques, debit and credit. If you still want to donate towards the campaign, visit our donation tent at the event and our volunteers will help you out! Donations made at the event will also be reflected on the website following the weekend. If you have any donations you haven't given us yet, please bring them to the event so we can apply them to the campaign. Include any team information and your contact information, so we can apply them to your team or have any questions.
Timeline
12:00pm: Opening Speeches from our Executive Director, Title Sponsor (Degagne), and our Community Ambassador, Rob Brownlee.
12:10pm: Awards for Top Team, Corporate Team and Individual Fundraisers
12:15pm: Pre-Hike Warm Up with Amanda Hampel from The Next Step Fitness Centre.
12:20pm: Hike/Walk around our neighbourhood!
12:45pm-2:30pm: BBQ at the hospice - hamburgers and sausages by donation. Proudly served by Enbridge.
Sponsors
A huge thank you to all of this year's sponsors!
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Donation collection sheet to collect cash & cheque donations:
