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Nestled in the heart of nature on the edge of Algonquin Park, we are proud to be a leader in green tourism and transformational experiences. If you’re seeking to unplug from the modern world and reconnect to yourself, we think you will feel right at home here. However, it’s important to understand that our retreat […]

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

Guest blog Post by allie Chisholm-Smith We are spinning Like Sandra Bullock in Gravity, we seem to be floating away from the Mother Ship without any sense of how to get back. As I write this, my throat is scratchy, my lungs are a little off and I am carrying a sense of fatigue and

From a young age, it was anchored in me that winter, seasonally, is a wonderful time to plant new dreams and take stock of the year before. “New Years Resolutions” are one aspirational tradition that many are familiar with, but for most of us these are vague commitments that don’t hold strong by the end

Last winter we were pleased to add a fleet of skin skis to the line-up of winter gear at Northern Edge!  Todd started exploring on-and-off trail via these incredible tools a couple of winters ago, and we’re incredibly excited to share more skin ski adventures with our guests this winter.  They are a versatile and

If you want to indulge your love for being outdoors– canoe camping is an excellent way to go. It’s an efficient way to test your skills outdoors as well as test the waters (quite literally) to how much of a challenge you can take up. However, maybe you’re looking for an easier experience that still brings

Guest Post by Michelle Compas, Facilitator of Finding Your Inner Compass Retreat In order to understand the world, one has to turn away from it on occasion. – Albert Camus Aside from your nightly sleep, when was the last time you paused? Without technology in your hands or without going anywhere. Without feeling like each

Post by Wendy Martin, Retreat Facilitator I’ve always been intrigued by rhythms and cycles and the way the planet rearranges herself so often; the way the quiet of winter is so palpable & spacious to the nervous system. How the peak of summer reminds us of simple abundance, not the kind of abundance measured by wealth,