Edge Insider

Updates and stories from The Edge, plus tips on green living, cooking local, special offers, and upcoming events.

Finnish sauna: Stories about folk healing, modern wellbeing and cultural heritage

A rare treat is coming to Northern Edge Algonquin very soon: a sauna and folklore workshop with traditional knowledge keeper, Dalva Lamminmäki. Dalva is a Finland-based folklorist currently on a Sauna Tour in Canada. We are excited to share that when she visits Northern Edge on June 4, she will lead a presentation followed by […]

Finnish sauna: Stories about folk healing, modern wellbeing and cultural heritage Read More »

Yogis Without Borders

We’re feeling grateful for one of our own, Lindsay Morris, who is offering a 30-day Yoga & Meditation program for the purpose of peace, with all funds raised going to Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada. Lindsay Morris is a yoga teacher, a public servant with our federal immigration department, and has

Yogis Without Borders Read More »

Navigating Wildfire Smoke: Adapting Retreat Plans for an Unpredictable Summer

If you reside in Ontario, you may have noticed the unexpected presence of wildfire smoke that has recently affected our beautiful province. While we typically associate smokey skies with the west coast, Ontario is now facing the impact of wildfires in a new way. As summer is in full swing and outdoor activities are a

Navigating Wildfire Smoke: Adapting Retreat Plans for an Unpredictable Summer Read More »