About Glacier View Lodge
The Grand Parade is a national event that raises awareness of the needs of seniors in our country, and raises money locally to support Glacier View Lodge, the Comox Valley’s longest operating complex care facility.
Funds raised this year will be allocated to the Music Therapy program and to Glacier View Lodge.
Glacier View Lodge is home to 101 people, largely seniors, needing 24 hr. professional health care. We also support seniors & caregivers living in the Comox Valley through Adult Day Program, Respite, and Community Bathing.
We respect our residents and clients by actively listening & endeavoring to put their wishes first.
Glacier View Lodge…Feels like home
Event Day Details
Save the date - Event Day is September 16, 2023!
Comox Marina Park
127 Port Augusta St, Comox, B.C.
Local Details
Parking
Please be advised that The Grand Parade activities will be located at the upper area of Comox Marina Park.
We will be sharing the Park with Vancouver Island Paddling who will be on the lower level of the Park. We are pleased to invite you to the art sale in the Genoa sail building. Look forward to seeing you Saturday, Sept. 16!
Schedule
- 10:00 am: Meet Check-in + Welcome
- 12:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 1:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2024!
Not able to join us at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, fundraise and walk offsite with friends and family.
Route Details
- Route Distances: We have a great route where you can walk 2.5 km or 5 km with us.
- Rest Stop: There will be one rest stop with yummy snacks and drinks.
- Signage: The route will be well-signed with our bold burgundy TGP signs.
- Route Support: Route marshals and rest stop hosts will provide support along the route.
- Walkers 12 and Under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
- No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at The Grand Parade except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >
Check-in
- All walkers check-in personally at the event on Saturday, September 16, 2023.
- T-shirts! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a TGP shirt as a thank you on Event Day, while supplies last.
- There is no registration fee to participate in The Grand Parade, but most walkers raise $250-300 or more in support of their charity.
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
Waivers
- Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
- Youth/Children under 18 need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
- An online waiver form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before TGP Day.
- Waiver forms will be available at check-in on TGP Day.
What to Bring
A few common sense suggestions:
- A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
- Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
- A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for
Handling Money
- Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the TGP Head Office.
- Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to The Grand Parade with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to TGP Head Office along with your completed pledge form.
- Cash: You have 2 options:
- 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
- 2. Write a cheque (made out to “The Grand Parade”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the TGP Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.