Retreat Centers
Centers in Toronto (GTA),
Ontario, Other Provinces
and
in the World
1155 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario
M4T 1W2
416-934-3400
Archdiocese of Toronto
The Catholic Information Centre
830 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5R 3G1
416-534-2326
Hours: M-F 10-12:30 & 1:30-5; Sat 10-5
Archdiocese of Toronto Office of Lay Ministry and Chaplaincy
1155 Yonge Street, Suite 502,
Toronto, ON
M4T 1W2
416-934-3430
Archdiocese of Toronto
Bread of Life Renewal Centre
P.O. Box 395
Hamilton, ON L8N 3H8
905-529-4496
Bread of Life Renewal Centre
Email:info@thebreadoflife.ca
Charismatic Renewal Centre
71 Gough Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M4K 3N9
416-466-0776
The Catholic Education Centre (Catholic School Board)
80 Sheppard Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario
M2N 6E8
416-222-8282
Toronto Catholic District School Board
Centre for Leadership and Peace (formerly Centre for Creative Ministries)
305 Dawes Road East
York, Ontario
M4B 2E2
416-755-2131
Covenant House
20 Gerard Street East
Toronto Ontario
M5B 2P3
416-598-4898
Covenanthouse
Cursillo Movement
Toronto, ON
416-444-2000
Cursillo Movement
Catholic Worker
7 Close Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
M6K 2V2
416-508-7462
John Paul II Polish Canadian Cultural Centre
4300 Cawthra Rd.,
Mississauga, ON
(near Hwy 403)
Holds 10-700 for meetings, banquets
905-306-9900
Fax: 9045-306-0044
John Paul II Polish Cultural Centre
L'Arche Toronto
186 Floyd Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
M4J 2J1
416-406-2869 L'Arche Provincial Centres
Shalom House
1339 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M6K 1H2
The Catholic Biblical Association
49 Felstead Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M4J 1G3
416-406-4398
Catholic Biblical Association
Romero House
175 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario
M6P 2K1 Romero House
Retreat Centres - Ontario
Circle Square Ranch
Brantford, ON
Ph: 519-754-0171
Fax: 519-754-5490
Email: brantford@csranch.ca
Circle Square Ranch
Christian based, non-denominational, summer camp, retreat center, welcoming youth of any faith and race.
Loretto Christian Life Centre
6881 Stanley Avenue
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2G 7B6
905-354-2775
bookings@lorettoniagara.org
info@lorettoniagara.org
Loretto Niagara
Loyola House,
Guelph Centre of Spirituality
Box 245,
Guelph, Ontario
N1H 6J9
519-824-1250 Jesuits
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre
2325 Liverpool Road
Pickering, Ontario
L1X 1V4
905-839-2864 Manresa
Marylake,
The Augustinian Friars
Box 550
King City, Ontario
L7B 1A7
905-833-5368 Mary Lake Monastery
Mother of God Monastery,
Studite Monks
R.R. #5,
Orangeville, Ontario
L9W 2Z2
519-941-9428
Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre
7021 Stanley Avenue
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2G 7B7
905-356-4113
mtcarmel@computan.on.ca Mount Carmel
Mount Mary Immaculate Retreat Centre
437 Wilson Street East
Ancaster, Ontario
L9G 3K4
905-648-4485
mt-mary@sympatico.ca
Providence Spirituality Centre
1200 Princess Street, Box 427
Kingston, Ontario
K7L 4W4
613-542-3510
Providence Spirituality Centre
info@psck.org
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre
1617 Blythe Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L5H 2C3
905-278-5229
Regina Mundi Renewal Centre
19309 Warden Avenue R.R.2,
Sharon Queensville, Ontario
L0G 1R0
905-478-4264
Shadow Lake Centre
15041 9th Line,
Stouffville, ON (north on Hwy 404 to Bloomington Side Rd., go east until there is a sign for Musselman Lake. The centre is north of the lake) 905-640-6432
Shadow Lake
St. Francis Retreat Centre
(Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate Conception)
R.R.8 (Hwy 9),
Mono Mills Orangeville, Ontario
L9W 3T5
519-941-1747
St. John's Convent
(Sisterhood of Saint John the Divine)
1 Botham Road,
Toronto, Ontario
M2N 2J5
416-226-2201 St. John's Convent
Unity Retreat Centre
21 Rosedene Avenue,
Hamilton, ON L9A 4W3
(905) 574-0500
Details of Some Retreat Locations
YMCA - Cedar Glen Conference Centre
King Sideroad and Concession 11 North, Box 345,
Bolton L7E 5T3
Situated on 265 acres of coniferous forest, quiet meadows and rolling hills, Cedar Glen offers the ideal venue for workshops, conferences, retreats and seminars. Our overnight accommodation offers space for up to 155; our delicious country-style buffet provides tasty, wholesome meals; and our modern seminar facilities include a variety of options for groups of 10 to 200. Cedar Glen is a country retreat centre that ensures your delegates the best possible environment to accomplish their meeting objectives.
(905) 859-9622 YMCA Cedarglen
Eaton Hall Inn & Conference Centre
Seneca College,
13990 Dufferin Street,
King City, L7B 1B3
In the heart of the countryside, set in 700 acres of rolling hills and woodland with private Lake Seneca on the doorstep, Eaton Hall can accommodate weekend retreats from 10 to 48 persons. Self-catering is available. The three rustic lake-side chalets each offer a central living room with stone fireplace and four bedrooms, plus one meeting room for 12 persons. Nature trails provide excellent hiking, walking and cross-country skiing.
(905) 833 4500
fax: (905) 833-1760 Eaton Hall
The Ecology Retreat Centre
RR#1,
Orangeville, L9W 2Y8
The Ecology Retreat Centre is in the Hockley Valley near Orangeville, nestled among the Niagara Escarpment Hills of Mono, adjacent to the beautiful Bruce Trail and the Nottawasaga River. The Centre makes its facilities and uniquely beautiful surroundings available to groups and other organizations. In this natural rustic setting, groups may run their own programs, workshops and seminars. It is a place where people may go in groups to be nourished and renewed. A 72' labyrinth is available for groups or individual contemplation. It is open year-round with every season offering its own natural beauty and recreation possibilities. Vegetarian requirements are happily met.
(519) 941-4560
fax: (519) 942-3951 Ecology Retreat Centre
Elm Lodge
R.R. #1,
Peterborough, ON K9J 6X2
Elm Lodge is a Christian Resort and Retreat Centre seeking to minister to the whole individual -- we realize there is a need for time away to be renewed in body, mind and spirit. Elim is an ideal location for Fall, Winter and Spring retreats, located half an hour northwest of Peterborough on Pigeon Lake in the heart of the Kawarthas -- a two hour drive from Toronto. It offers a chapel, a lodge, cottages, motel, trailer park, marina, and all sorts of recreational facilities including two swimming pools and two tennis courts.
(705) 657-8306;
fax: (705) 657-3472
Hockley Highlands Inn & Conference Centre
RR#1,
Orangeville, L9W 2Y8
Situated on 200 acres of breathtaking scenery in the beautiful Hockley Valley, just east of Orangeville, and only 45 minutes north of Toronto's Pearson International Airport. We offer a unique combination of environment and facilities that are in harmony with one another. Our dedicated conference rooms are designed with the trainer, facilitator and participants in mind. We have everything you need to ensure that your meeting is a success. Enjoy the sights and sounds on over 200 acres within the Niagara Escarpment Ecosystem recognized by UNESCO in 1990 as a world biosphere reserve.
(519) 941-9880 or 1-800-767-807 Hockley
Holy Cross Priory
204 High Park Ave.,
Toronto M6P 2S6
If you need a break, a retreat, or need to attend an evening event and have to spend the night, the Priory offers B&B accommodation at reasonable rates. Three meals for retreatants can be arranged. Operated by the Order of the Holy Cross, a monastic Community for men in the Anglican communion. The Priory is located just two blocks from High Park and the High Park subway station, and there is off street parking.
(416) 767-9081
King View
Box 217,
Aurora, L4G 3H3
We are a Centre for Spiritual Growth and Renewal for groups and individuals. Located just 40 minutes north of Toronto on 86 acres of organic land in King Township, we offer exquisite food, 21 cozy bedrooms accommodating up to 45 people, meeting rooms, a large labyrinth, hot tub and sauna, maple woods, cedar bush, gentle animals and walking trails. A warm welcome awaits you.
(905) 727-9171
Loyola House
(The Guelph Centre of Spirituality)
Box 245,
Guelph, N1H 6J9
Loyola House is an internationally known renewal and training centre whose focus derives from Ignatian Spirituality. We specialize in the directed retreat -- anywhere from a weekend to 8 days to the famous 40-day Spiritual Exercises Institute. We also offer a series of training programs for those interested in the ministry of spiritual direction and accompaniment.
(519) 824-1250
Marylake Retreat Centre
Box 550, 13760 Keele St. North,
King City, L7B 1A7
Marylake is an Augustinian retreat house offering weekend retreats for men, women, youth, families and parish groups, and also representatives of various professions. Weekday retreats are organized for youth groups. A spiritual retreat at Marylake helps people to review their lifestyle and develop a more meaningful relationship with God. In quaint, monastic and magnificent country surroundings, all are encouraged to improve their prayer life and discover opportunities for their future. The food is excellent and the atmosphere wonderful. Retreats are arranged from September to July; accommodation is available for up to sixty people. Counselling is available.
For general information about youth services, please contact:
(905) 731-5492
Special enquiries:(905) 833-5368
Mount Alverno Retreat Centre
20704 Heart Lake Road,
Caledon, L0N 1L0
Mount Alverno is located in the picturesque Caledon Hills and situated on 102 acres of rolling hills. Its mission is to be a place where people of all ages might experience the love and peace of Christ in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. The building and grounds are consecrated to God for the purpose of supporting Christian faith through prayer and practice. Mount Alverno Retreat Centre is owned by the Capuchin Franciscans of Central Canada and has been in operation since 1961. Various programs are offered for individuals, youth, adult and parishes. The ministry of spiritual direction is also offered, for those on retreat, or for those wanting to come weekly or monthly. Please call for upcoming programs or to receive our quarterly newsletter.
(519) 941-7059 Mount Alverno
Muskoka Woods Sports Resort
20 Bamburgh Circle, suite 200,
Scarborough, M1W 3Y5
(mailing: PO Box 130, Rosseau, P0C 1J0)
Muskoka Woods was established in l979 as a residential youth facility and currently hosts conferences, outdoor recreation programs and a residential summer camp. Situated on 1000 acres at the north end of Lake Rosseau, Muskoka Woods is committed to raising up young leaders to create a greater world. In addition to a wide range of recreational activities, the facility offers two large dining rooms, several meeting rooms, a gymnasium and a year-round capacity of 500 beds. On site tours are available by appointment. Summer camps
(416) 495-6960 Muskoka Woods
Queen of the Apostles Renewal Centre
1617 Blythe Road,
Mississauga, L5H 2C3
The Centre offers the appropriate physical environment and material resources for teaching, training or organizational planning. Suitable for conferences, seminars or retreats; it also offers its own varied program of workshops and retreats with accommodation for up to 70.
(905) 278-5229
The Salvation Army Jackson's Point Conference Centre
1890 Metro Road North, Box 137,
Jackson's Point, ON L0E 1L0
The Centre is located in a peaceful setting on the shores of Lake Simcoe and is suitable for retreats and conferences of 15-150 people. Early bookings are required for availability.
(905) 722-3501
St. John's Convent
1 Botham Road,
North York, M2N 2J5
Located in the heart of downtown North York, a 15 minute walk from the Sheppard Avenue subway station, our guest programs offer hospitality overnight and by the day to individuals and groups in the context of the life and worship of an Anglican monastic community. Our way of life is a balance of work, rest, prayer and leisure. People come to experience our corporate life of prayer and worship and to deepen their own lives of prayer and Christian commitment. There is single accommodation for up to 18 overnight guests, with 2 double occupancy rooms and meeting facilities for groups of various sizes. The guest wing offers hospitality for individuals, a retreat program, directed retreats, and a scheduled Quiet Saturday program. For further information or application/registration forms, or group bookings please contact Sister Margaret Mary.
Guest wing or Group bookings: (416) 226-2201, ext. 305
Villa St. Joseph Retreat Centre
445 Monk Street,
Cobourg, ON K9A 2S9
Villa St. Joseph Retreat Centre is owned and staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peterborough. This historic building on the shores of Lake Ontario has a long and varied history. The Centre values holistic spirituality inclusive of all peoples and all the earth. It approaches ministry and programs from a feminist, ecological, inter-faith and justice-oriented stance. Our Centre offers a quiet, relaxing environment in which to rest, reflect and be renewed in body and spirit.
(905) 372-274 Villa St. Joseph
Many of the conservation centres in Ontario have accommodations and residences for guests to stay a day or more. Conservation Centers
Wesley Acres
Box 330, Bloomfield ON, K0K 1G0
(south of Belleville)
Ph: 613-393-3159
Fax: 613-393-1720
E-mail: info@wesleyacres.com Wesley Acres
Retreat Facilities in Other Provinces
British Columbia
Bethlehem Retreat Centre
2371 Arbot Rd.
Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 6S9
Ph: 250 754-3254
Fax: 250 753-6742
Email: bethret@shaw.ca Bethlehem Retreat Centre
Tranquility Bay B and B
7651 Sechelt Inlet Road RR 4,
Sechelt, BC V0N 3A4
(604) 885-3442
Yasodhara Ashram Yoga Retreat & Study Centre
Box 9, Kootenay Bay, B.C. V0B 1X0
Ph: 1-800-661-8711 or (250) 227-9224
Fax: (250) 227-9494
Email: yashram@netidea.com Yasodhara Ashram
New Brunswick
Villa Madonna Retreat House
Torryburn, NB E0G 2W0
(506) 849-5125
Northwest Territories
Trappers Lake Spirituality Centre
5117-52 St. Yellowknife, NT X1A1T7
Ph:867-920-2129
Fax: 867-873-9021
Email: diocese.mackenzie@theedge.ca
Quebec
Centre Visavie Inc
Montreal, QC H2C 1R9
(514) 383-6826
Residence Des Boulevards
30, boulevard Saint-Joseph Est,
Montreal, QC H2T 1G9
(514) 288-7290
Seigneurie de Salaberry (La)
20, rue Saint-Jean,
Quebec, QC G1R 1N6
(418) 648-1471
St-Johns House
840, avenue Notre-Dame,
Saint-Lambert, QC J4R 1R8
(450) 671-5898
Villa Annie-Pier
169 Rte du Long Sault,
Saint-Andre-D'Argenteuil BDP, QC J0V 1X0
(450) 537-3135
Villa Chateauneuf Inc
83 Principale N,
Sutton, QC J0E 2K0
(450) 538-2203
Villa De Lamiti
515, rue Lamoureux,
Sainte-Julie, QC J3E 1X4
(450) 649-4268
Villa de Montfort
2055, rue de Montfort,
Jonquiere, QC G7X 4R8
(418) 695-6811
Villa des Pins
1381, rue des Pins,
Dolbeau-Mistassini, QC G8L 1M4
(418) 276-7618
Villa Du Bois
100, rue Laforest,
Drummondville, QC J2B 8E5
(819) 478-1292
Villa du Parc (La)
5955, rue Corbeil,
Trois-Rivieres-Ouest, QC G8Z 4T3
(819) 694-0268
Villa Douville
5005M, rue M.-O.-David,
Saint-Hyacinthe, QC J2S 8C8
(450) 774-7032
Villa La Belle Epoque
528 St Jean,
Drummondville, QC J2B 5L6
(819) 472-8077
Villa Mon Repos Enr
34, rue Charles-Rouard,
Levis, QC G6V 8E8
(418) 833-0323
Villa St-Dominique
3801, rue Gagnon,
Jonquiere, QC G7X 2E6
(418) 547-6607
Saskatchewan
The Devic Centre
Saskatoon, SK
(306) 222-4977
Queens House Of Retreats
601 Taylor Street West,
Saskatoon, SK S7M 0C9
(306) 242-1916 Queens House