Sault Ste. Marie
The Ontario Finnish Resthome
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The Grand Parade is a family-friendly fundraiser walk that helps local charities who support aging Canadians and their families. Team up, walk, and fundraise with us on Saturday, September 20, 2025!
About The Ontario Finnish Resthome
For Over 50 Years, The Ontario Finnish Resthome Has Been Homes with a Heart.
For over half a century, the Ontario Finnish Resthome (OFRA) has remained the number one choice for seniors’ accommodations in the Sault Ste. Marie area, offering multi-level care and essential support services in an environment rooted in dignity, compassion, and the highest quality of care.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, our Foundation has raised millions to support our residents through upgraded equipment, recreational programming, and essential improvements to our facilities.
With last year’s success, new furnishings were added to Mauno Kaihla Koti, and our residents are now enjoying more comfort, accessibility, and connection in their shared spaces.
Now, it’s Kotitalo’s turn.
The funds raised on September 20th at The Grand Parade will go directly toward new furnishings in the Kotitalo Dining Area—creating a more comfortable and accessible space where our residents can gather, dine, and connect. These furnishing upgrades will include supportive dining chairs and updated, inviting seating for shared spaces.
Be a part of our “Homes with a Heart.”
Join The Grand Parade as a Team Captain, walk with friends and family, or support someone who’s walking. Every step you take helps us build a better home for our seniors—because your heart makes it their home.
Sault Ste. Marie Scoreboard
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Event Day Details
Save the date - TGP Day is September 20, 2025!
Start/Finish Google Map
Start at 721 North Street Suomi Eesti Maja P6B 5T7.
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 2026!
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: 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 20, 2025 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 toque pickup the week of the event.
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
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
All participants must register online and accept the electronic waiver.
- 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
Sault Ste. Marie Maps
Check out this year's TGP route maps below:
Stroll through the OFRA campus and see our four buildings that house three different levels of care, followed by a straight stretch down a quiet residential street and back.
2024 TGP Photos
Special thanks to our many amazing photographers!
Contact Us
TGP Sault Ste. Marie 2025
The TGP Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email saultstemarie@thegrandparade.org