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Top Canada Meditation Retreats
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Private Cabin Retreat
Grant's Staff Pick
Flexible Dates
Dayna says, "I spent a day at Clear Sky attending two different meditation courses, one in the morning and a different one in the afternoon. Both sets of teachers were so open and lovely." See more
From CAD $594
4.97
3 Day Winter Rejuvenation Package
Top Rated
Flexible Dates
Mags says, "I had an amazing view of the lake and mountains and the room was super comfortable and clean! I will definitely be back 😄" See more
CAD $350
4.95
SUPERNOVA Soul Sister Retreat, Four Days + Three Nights
2 Spaces Remaining
November 22 - 25, 2025
Lisa says, "This place is a slice of heaven. The immaculate accommodation, the beautiful lake setting, the expertise of the incredible practitioners and the food….. just wow! All topped off with the best service staff you could ever find." See more
From CAD $2,850
/ 4 days
5.00
Wild Wisdom Gathering 1
November 9, 2025
Theodore says, "The Cedar Song Center is in gorgeous, varied land that is tended with care: a perfect place for the nature-based explorations of land and psyche. I recently attended the Wild Mind Immersion, led by Stephanie Marchal and Sarah Frizelle." See more
CAD $40
/ 1 day
4.88
Yoga Vacation Gift Certificate
Open Dates
Doug says, "At first I found the routine quite difficult, but like other retreats, I was settled in by day two. Fairly repetitive which is no coincidence. I was lucky enough to have 5 days there and even though the huge hours put in daily and the five thirty wake up, I had far more energy than usual." See more
From CAD $10
4.33
Community Hero's First Responder Healing Retreat - Ottawa, ON
Open Dates
Blake says, " My personal three-day retreat with Tara/Arcadia Healing Sanctum was tremendously enlightening and significantly lifechanging. I experienced an acute awakening of my true and authentic self." See more
$1,900
5.00
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Questions about Canada Meditation
Can a retreat change your life?
A retreat absolutely can spark profound transformation - yet the real magic lies not in the retreat itself, but in how it creates space to recognize what's already present within. Traditional wisdom paths from Zen temples to desert monasteries have long known that stepping away from daily patterns allows inner clarity to naturally emerge. At a typical meditation retreat, participants often experience deep insights simply by sitting quietly and turning attention inward. Yet it's essential to understand that a retreat acts more like tilling soil than planting new seeds - it creates fertile conditions for accessing innate wisdom and wholeness that were there all along. Some seekers notice immediate shifts in perspective or behavior, while others find subtle realizations unfold over months or years after returning home. The key lies in approaching retreat time with genuine openness rather than forcing specific outcomes. When combined with skilled guidance and integration support, retreats can illuminate fresh possibilities while revealing that true change flows from touching what's eternally unchanged at our core.
How long does a retreat last?
Retreats can last anywhere from a half-day gathering to months-long immersions, with most spiritual centers offering programs between 2-10 days. Traditional Buddhist vipassana retreats often run for 10 days, while many modern meditation and yoga retreats opt for more accessible 3-5 day formats. Some seekers find that weekend retreats provide just the right pause from daily life, while others feel called to deeper practices like the traditional 3-year retreats found in Tibetan traditions. At established retreat centers in the West, 5-7 day programs have emerged as a sweet spot - long enough for meaningful inner work yet manageable for those with work and family commitments. The most important consideration isn't the duration, but rather choosing a length that aligns with your current life circumstances and spiritual readiness. Some practitioners find profound shifts in an afternoon of practice, while others need extended periods of silence and contemplation. The perfect length is the one that allows you to fully arrive, settle in, and open to what's already present.