Visit Algonquin Park to Restore, Reconnect, and Strengthen Your Team
Northern Edge offers small, unplugged, sober corporate retreats designed to support team wellness, resilience, and meaningful human connection.
We host intimate retreats for leadership teams and organizations seeking a quiet, nature-based retreat venue at Algonquin Park, where teams can step away from daily demands and invest in the physical, social, and emotional wellbeing of their people. Our maximum on-site capacity is 24 guests, and your group are always the only guests on-site.
Teams who retreat at Northern Edge often leave with:
- Stronger trust and psychological safety within the group
- Deeper relationships that carry back into day-to-day work
- Improved resilience during periods of change, growth, or stress
- Clearer communication and more honest conversations
- A renewed sense of care for one another as people, not just colleagues
These retreats are not conference-style events. They are thoughtfully paced experiences that allow teams to slow down, reconnect, and create the conditions for clarity, trust, and alignment to emerge naturally.
Corporate Retreat Packages & Pricing
Meaningful connection builds trust and resilience in teams. Our retreats are designed to create the time, space, and conditions for that connection to happen naturally.
Corporate retreat pricing at the Edge is designed to be simple, transparent, and all-inclusive. Every buyout includes exclusive use of the property, nourishing meals, accommodations, and facilitation focused on team wellness, resilience, and connection:
Up to 12* guests in Private Rooms | Full program included
Ideal for leadership teams and small organizations seeking privacy, comfort, and deeper connection.
Includes:
- Private accommodations for all guests
- Three nourishing meals per day plus snacks
- Full facilitated wellness and team-building program
- Exclusive use of the property
- Alcohol-free, unplugged retreat environment
All-inclusive buyout rate:
$7,800 per night
*Up to 4 additional participants may be added at $500 per person, per night, subject to room configuration.
Up to 24 guests in Double Rooms | Full program included
Designed for larger teams comfortable sharing rooms while maintaining intimacy and exclusivity.
This package balances affordability with depth, offering a shared-room format alongside a thoughtfully facilitated retreat experience.
Includes:
- Shared accommodations (two guests per room)
- Three nourishing meals per day plus snacks
- Full facilitated wellness and team-building program
- Exclusive use of the property
- Alcohol-free, unplugged retreat environment
All-inclusive buyout rate:
$10,900 per night*
*Add-on $500/night for additional participants beyond 24.
For teams travelling from Toronto, our Railquest add-on, offered in partnership with Ontario Northland, creates a shared travel experience that begins the retreat before you arrive at Northern Edge.
Meet at Union Station and travel together by train, using the journey for light team-building, conversation, or focused work while still connected. This shared transition helps teams step out of daily work mode and arrive already grounded, oriented, and connected.
Railquest thoughtfully shifts the retreat rhythm:
- Arrival at Northern Edge takes place later in the evening, with a brief orientation, light snacks, and tea before heading to rest
- Retreat programming unfolds over full, uninterrupted days
- The retreat formally wraps up in the evening after dinner on the final full day
- An additional overnight stay is included to accommodate early-morning departure by rail, returning to Toronto by approximately 11:00 a.m.
Meal flow is adjusted to support this schedule, with arrival-day dinner moving to the final evening and light snacks provided on arrival and departure mornings.
Included:
- Return train travel from Union Station to South River
- Return shuttle transfer between South River and Northern Edge
Pricing:
Pricing will be confirmed upon the restoration of the Northlander service in 2026.
We love working in partnership with strategic planning facilitators, leadership consultants, team-building facilitators, and organizational development professionals who bring their own programming to Northern Edge.
If you are facilitating a team-building retreat, strategic planning offsite, or leadership program, we offer a calm, well-held environment that allows your work to land deeply. Our role is to take care of the setting, logistics, and guest experience so you can focus fully on your groups and programs.
Includes:
- Meals and accommodations
- Hosting and on-site support
- Light wellness and nature-based experiences to complement your program
- Alcohol-free, unplugged, and distraction-reduced environment
Pricing:
Per-person rates align with our facilitator & retreat planner pricing and vary by accommodation selection, starting at $903 per person for a shared studio cabin for a 3-day, 2-night retreat.
Booking Timelines
Corporate retreats often come together quickly. Depending on availability, retreats can be confirmed in as little as 3–4 weeks with your $1600 deposit, making Northern Edge an ideal option for short-notice planning.
It all starts with downloading our corporate retreat planning guide and scheduling your discovery call with one of our program coordinators.
Once you’re sure you’re ready to book, we can get the ball rolling with a $1600 non-refundable deposit to reserve the space for your group. Many groups book well in advance, but corporate teams can often find a spot on our calendar with as little as 3-6 weeks of lead time.
Upon placing your deposit, you’ll complete our Corporate Retreats Service Agreement which will capture all the details we need from you to get started. We will then provide the following resources:
- Registration forms to capture team insights, dietary & accessibility needs
- Experience profile (shared document for tracking accommodation plan, customizing program itinerary, and more)
- Templates and photos for invitations and communications to your team (including directions & what to bring).
- Program coordinator to field your questions and ideas
A CAD $1600 non-refundable deposit is placed by the planner or organisation to reserve the time and space for the retreat. View Group Deposit & Cancellation Policy here.
Retreats at the Edge are planned well-in-advance. When you place a non-refundable deposit to book a group retreat with us, you are committing to bringing a group to our retreat centre on the selected date. This allows us to close that date to other groups (we do not book concurrent events or host non-retreat guests for overnight stays) and prepare for your visit.
Our buyout rates protect the ability of smaller teams to hold their retreat, even if they don’t reach our usual minimum numbers reflected in the policy.
Edge guests are well nourished and experience mealtime itself as a program element, with storytelling to introduce the seasonal flavours of the region and the relationships with the folk who grew and raised the ingredients close to home.
Cooking at the Edge focuses on balancing globally far-flung tastes with provincially produced foods. Meals are served buffet style and are guests often enjoy lakeside dining outdoors when the weather allows it.
Over the years we have met many diverse dietary needs. Guests are invited to identify their dietary needs & preferences as a part of the registration process, and those with restrictions love the options we provide.
Most experiences at Northern Edge are intentionally unplugged, and this is one of the greatest benefits of retreating here. By stepping away from constant notifications and digital demands, teams are able to be more present, deepen connection, and engage more fully with one another.
There is no cellular reception or guest Wi-Fi available on site. This technology-light environment supports focus, wellbeing, and meaningful collaboration, and many teams find the “digital reset” to be one of the most valuable aspects of their retreat.
To support essential business needs, one designated team member may be granted limited Wi-Fi access for emergency communications or for specific programming support. We encourage teams to plan ahead and pre-download any materials, music, or resources they may need during their retreat.
For peace of mind, Northern Edge maintains an emergency phone line, and guests are always able to contact home if needed. Our team is available on site to assist with urgent communications and ensure everyone feels supported.
Northern Edge is a substance-free and smoking-free retreat centre, and all corporate retreats are held in an alcohol-free environment.
We have intentionally designed our retreats this way because alcohol and recreational substances can limit presence, reduce clarity, and inhibit the depth of connection that teams are often seeking during time away together. A sober environment allows participants to engage fully through all of the senses and supports focus, wellbeing, and meaningful interaction.
We are also seeing a growing shift toward dry and sober spaces across workplaces and retreat settings. More individuals and organizations are choosing alcohol-free environments as a way to support inclusion, mental health, and sustainable wellbeing. Our approach reflects this broader movement and the changing needs of modern teams.
This environment helps us create a psychologically safe and inclusive space. We recognize that some team members may have had past or ongoing challenges with substances, and an alcohol-free setting ensures that everyone can participate comfortably and equally.
Policy details:
- Guests are not permitted to bring alcohol onto the property for personal consumption. Northern Edge is not licensed to sell alcohol or permit BYOB.
- Recreational drugs, including cannabis, are not permitted on site.
- If a guest has a medical need requiring medication, we ask that this be shared with us in advance so we can support those needs without impacting the shared experience.
- Northern Edge is a smoke-free facility.
These guidelines are in place to support guest wellbeing, shared respect, and a retreat experience that feels intentional, focused, and restorative for everyone involved.
What’s Included
What’s Not Included
Why Team Wellness and Resilience Matters As Much As Team-Building
When teams feel well, connected, and supported, everything else works better.
Our facilitators specialize in team-building, resilience, wellness, and nature connection. Programming is designed to be inclusive and adaptable, with room for both shared social experiences and personal reflection.
We focus on three core areas of care:
Physical wellbeing
Time outdoors, nourishing meals, rest, gentle movement, sauna, and space to reset the nervous system.
Social wellbeing
Intentional team-building experiences that build trust, strengthen relationships, and reconnect people beyond job titles.
Emotional and reflective wellbeing
Guided reflection, quiet time, and facilitated conversations that support clarity, perspective, and resilience.
By removing common distractions, including alcohol and constant technology use, teams are able to be more present with one another and with themselves.
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Experiences That Build Trust and Connection
Corporate retreat programming is tailored to each group, drawing from a wide range of seasonal and year-round experiences. Depending on your retreat goals, interests, and the time of year, activities may include fully-facilitated:
- Canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding
- Hiking and nature walks
- Saunas & campfires
- Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in winter
- Yoga and wellness practices
- Tailored team-building games and collaborative experiences
- Creative and reflective workshops
- Specialty experiences such as aerial yoga or intimate live concerts
Programming balances movement, connection, and rest. There is no pressure to participate in everything, and space is intentionally built in for informal connection and personal downtime.
Who can benefit from a Corporate Retreat?
A corporate retreat at Northern Edge is especially valuable when teams need to slow down, reconnect, or reset together. Our retreats are a great fit for:
- Leadership teams and small organizations
- Values-driven companies and nonprofits
- Teams experiencing growth, transition, or burnout
- Groups seeking reconnection rather than performance pressure
- Healthcare providers & frontline workers in need of respite
- Organizations that value sustainability, environmental stewardship, and low-impact experiences
Ready to explore whether Northern Edge is right for your team?
Located within driving distance of Toronto and Ottawa, Northern Edge offers a secluded setting that feels far away, without being difficult to reach. We’ve hosted team-building and corporate retreats here since the mid-1990s, originally operating as Corporate Quest Canada. While our offerings have evolved to meet the needs of modern teams, our focus on meaningful connection, experiential learning, and intentional retreat design has remained consistent for decades.
If you are looking for a large-scale corporate event, high-adrenaline adventure programming, or intensive boardroom-style strategic planning, we may not be the right fit. If you are seeking a quiet, private, nature-based corporate retreat venue in Ontario, we likely are.
Explore Accommodation Options
Canopy Cabin
Our simple, clear-roofed cabins bring participants closer to nature, just a short walk away from main programming spaces and amenities such as showers and flush toilets. Each canopy cabin features a double bed, ideal for solo travellers or couples.
Canopy Cabins are available May – September only.
Habitat Cabin
Cozy, rustic habitat cabins are located just a short walk away from main programming spaces and amenities such as washrooms and showers. Each offers a loft double bed above 2 single beds, making them ideal for sharing with friends or other participants.
Studio Cabin
Comfortable & spacious eco-friendly studio rooms are located just a minute’s walk away from main programming spaces and showers. These feature a small en-suite bathroom with an incinerating toilet. Both a double bed and a single bed make them ideal for couples or friends.
Log Cabin Bedroom
The luxurious and comfortable log cabin is located a bit further from main programming spaces for optimal rest, and features en-suite bathrooms with showers. Each room’s Queen bed can convert into two twin beds, providing flexibility for solo travellers, couples, or friends.
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