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Private Cabin Retreat

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Date Flexible Dates
Center Clear Sky Fort Steele, British Columbia

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
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- Weekly Yoga class IN PERSON (French)

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Date April 5, 2025
Center International Art of Living Centre Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc, Québec
CAD $15 / 1 day
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Partnering with Compassionate Spirits: An Introduction to Your Medicine Council

Date May 3 - 7, 2025
Center Hollyhock British Columbia

Dustin says, "Arrived on a sunny day with big smiles and hugs in the reception area. Flowers and forest and ocean. What more could I ask for other than... Incredible garden sourced food, net level facilities, and a staff that truly cares about m well being." See more

From CAD $1,310 / 5 days
4.78
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[Online]: The Six Realms: Exploring Emotional Patterns and How to Get Unstuck

Date April 24 - June 5, 2025
Online Online

Betsy says, "I very much enjoyed the class with John McQuade. I felt supported in exploring my own attempts at Haiku and appreciated the depth of knowledge expressed in each class." See more

From CAD $10 / 43 days
5.00
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Your Healing Voice - Sound & Singing for Wellness & Self Care

Date April 8 - May 6, 2025
Online Online

Ronald says, "Our family from far and wide, had a reunion the second week of July 2018 at the Naramata Centre at Naramata BC with some of us camping and the rest of us in the motel style accommodations." See more

CAD $150 / 29 days
5.00
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Soulful Mountain Retreat

Date April 11 - 13, 2025
From $555 / 3 days
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The Sacred Journey | A Men's Path to Wholeness and Authenticity

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Date May 22 - 25, 2025
Center The Sentinel Kaslo, British Columbia

Susanna says, "Karuna and Paul so beautifully complement each other with their yoga and meditation teachings." See more

From CAD $1,822 / 4 days
4.96
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7 Days of Luxury, Leisure & Wellness in Kelowna BC, Canada

Date May 2 - 9, 2025
Center Healing Waters Medical Retreat Kelowna, British Columbia
From $3,599 / 8 days
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Begin with Breath: Support Your Mental Health with BREATH

Date May 2 - 4, 2025
Center The Seed Lodge Meaford, Ontario

HAYDEN says, "Esther was amazing! She taught me so much about myself and my breathing, was able to help me build a toolbox of breathing techniques to help me with my life. The Seed Lodge was very clean." See more

From CAD $495 / 3 days
5.00
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Wild Wisdom Gathering 1

Date April 13, 2025
Center Cedar Song Victoria, British Columbia

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 $30 / 1 day
4.88
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Questions about Canada Meditation

Can a retreat change your life?

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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?

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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.