An increase in pedestrian traffic is expected in Picton on Saturday, February 28 for the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser.
- The walk will begin at 5 pm at the Prince Edward Community Centre (375 Picton Main Street). Participants will walk one of the following routes:
- There will be no road closures and heavy foot traffic is expected on the sidewalks.
- Volunteers with safety vests will be present to keep walkers safe. Motorists are advised to drive with caution in the area.
This event raises funds for food security, an issue affecting many people in Prince Edward County. In the first eight weeks of 2026, visits to the Picton United Church Food Bank increased more than 40 per cent, with new clients making up the majority.
There are currently 120 walkers registered and more than $42,000 dollars has been raised. If you are interested in participating or donating, please contact Mark Houghton, Picton United Church Food Bank, at 416.727.5371.
For more information, contact the County of Prince Edward at 613.476.2148 extension 1023, 613.962.9108 extension 1023, or info@pecounty.on.ca.
Please note: The County of Prince Edward provides this information as a service to the general public. While we do our best to provide accurate information, construction projects and associated service disruptions are subject to change based on weather, road, traffic, and other uncontrollable conditions.