Meet The Edge
Here at the edge, we believe people have a right to be healthier, happier, more successful and more inspired by spending more time unplugged from technology and plugging into nature, paying attention to the people and things that matter most, eating healthy locally grown and organic food, creating richer local connections with the people in their community.
Canada’s premier eco-retreat
Over more than 20 years the Edge has hosted hundreds of events, thousands of guests and organically grown into the largest solar powered retreat in Canada. Over the years many team members and partners have contributed their hands and hearts to helping grow our award-winning facility and nationally recognized experiences; as some of the best in Canada – right here at Ontario’s Algonquin Park.
Green Living & Sustainability
The Edge was designed from the ground up to be Algonquin Park (and even Canada’s) most sustainable and environmentally sound place to travel.
Our Community
At the heart of every retreat at Northern Edge are the inspiring connections we have with passionate people who work together to co-create the kind of experiences we want to participate in ourselves. The Edge community includes not only our core team, but also our family, facilitators, and the broader leadership community we’ve been growing and connecting.
Our Facility
At Northern Edge, we only host one retreat group at a time. That means that in addition to meals, accommodation, and provided activities, groups have use of a variety of gathering spaces to use for programming or during free time.
Our Story
“How did this all begin?” is a question we hear from many of our guests during their visit to our Algonquin Park home. It is a long story that we tell in part, to some, and in full to others who have the time and the interest. We tell this story, in the hope that it will inspire others to follow their bliss, follow their dreams, and follow their heart.
Our History
Forest Bathing, rejuvenation through nature connection, creativity, adventure and nature interpretation are cornerstones at the Edge, but our programs are mostly about unplugging and reconnecting with what matters most in our lives.
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Retreat inspirations & Intentions
What is an Inspiration? An inspiration is the spark that guides us from inner reflection…
Quiet Company
By Trae Robinson For those who are new to the experience, the transition into quiet…
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…
Harmony at the Edge: Summer Concerts
This summer, The Edge is thrilled to present two extraordinary musical experiences that will uplift,…
what seeds are we planting?
By Martha Lucier As winter arrived in December I wondered what it would be like…
Turtle Dreaming
What might it be like to surrender to the stillness? Frozen in appearance, but deeply…