Ottawa Westboro

Schedule

• 10:00 am: Meet Check-in

• 10:45 am: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks

• 11:00 am: Move Send-off

• 12:00 pm: Munch Light meal served

• 1:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2027!

Local Details

Walk with friends, family, neighbours or coworkers, enjoy a welcoming community celebration, and help ensure no resident has to leave Unitarian House because of financial hardship.

Register as a walker, create a team, support a participant, or make a donation, every contribution makes a difference.

Route Details

• Route Distances: Check out the maps below to see where we will be walking.

• Rest Stop: Keep an eye out for opportunities to rest and refresh with yummy snacks along the route.

• Signage: Routes will be well-signed with bold branded 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 participating at the Main Event on Saturday, September 19, 2026 must check-in upon arrival.

• Please Note: There is no registration fee to participate in The Grand Parade but fundraising is encouraged.

• 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.

• Offsite fundraising walkers can contact their local event director to arrange shirt pickup the week of the event.

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.

Waivers

• Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.

• Youth/Children under the age of majority need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.

• An online waiver form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before TGP Day.

• You may also bring a filled-out printed waiver.

• 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)

• Good shoes for walking

• Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities

• Your own water bottle

• A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for