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Shinrin Yoku Session: Forest Bathing on Mount Royal
Connect with nature and treat yourself to a wellness moment as you discover Mount Royal’s forest through your senses.
Many recent studies have shown the health benefits of spending time in nature. In Japan, forest bathing is a common practice. Explore Mount Royal from a different perspective on our Shinrin Yoku sessions. Accompanied by our certified guide, Éric Richard, this leisurely 2-km walk is interspersed with opportunities to connect with nature through sensory exploration, contemplation, relaxation and creativity, and to share experiences in small groups.
Starting and Ending Point: Variable, see below
Detail: This activity is for people aged 16 and over; we are unable to offer reduced rates for this activity.
Duration: Variable
Distance: 2km
Tour grade: Easy (forest trails, easy gradient)
Rates (plus taxes, plus Eventbrite ticketing fees): $33
| Date | Activity | Time | Starting Point | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday April 20, 2025 | Shinrin Yoku Session: Celebrate the Earth and the Tree | 9:30am to 12:30pm | Mount Royal Chalet, 1196, Voie Camillien-Houde, Montréal (Québec) H3H 1A1 | Ground Floor |
Breathe deeply, walk slowly, and connect with nature during a soothing experience in the heart of Mount Royal’s forest. |
| Saturday May 10, 2025 | Shinrin Yoku Session: Celebrating Flowers | 9am to 12:30pm | Sir George-Étienne Cartier Monument | At the foot of the monument | Experience a unique moment in harmony with nature as you explore the beauty of understory flowers during a rejuvenating walk. |
| Saturday June 21, 2025 | Shinrin Yoku Session: Celebrating Our Roots – Tribute to Indigenous Peoples | 9am to 12:30pm |
Tiohtià:ke Otsira'kéhne Park Entrance | At the intersection of Chemin de Ceinture and Mont-Royal Boulevard, Montreal (Quebec), H2V 2J1 |
Take part in a sensory walk honoring Indigenous traditions and reconnect deeply with your roots. |
Be sure to arrive at the starting point 15 minutes before the start of the activity.
This activity is offered in French, but questions in English are welcome.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Please note that your registration is non-refundable and non-transferable to another date. Should Les Amis de la montagne decide to cancel the activity due to weather conditions or a lack of participants, we will contact you by email one day in advance to let you know, and you will receive a reimbursement via EventBrite.
Photo credit: Emmy Zemel
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