4 Day Weekend SUPtember Paddling and Yoga Retreat with Court Outdoors in South River, Canada
All-levels SUP Yoga Retreat in Canada
Join Courtney, from Court Outdoors, for a weekend of paddling, yoga, and adventure on this one-of-a-kind retreat experience. Experience an early morning SUP to Algonquin Park’s Amable du Fond. Experience the early morning mists, loon calls, and sunrise on the water of Kawawaymog Lake before returning for a hearty breakfast at the Lakehouse. No experience necessary! Learn and develop your paddling skills for both beginner and intermediate level paddleboarding. All levels of yoga are welcome!
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Spend time in nature learning to paddleboard
- Improve your skills on SUP adventures
- Practice yoga on the dock and try out SUP yoga
- Enjoy your morning coffee/tea lakeside
- Share connections around the campfire and wood-fired sauna
- Equipment and materials included
- Nourishing, nutritious meals and snacks
- 3 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
3 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Sauna
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Labyrinth
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Meditation garden
- Restaurant
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- Conference room
- Free bicycle
- Free parking
- Library
- Meeting room
- Tour assistance
Northern Edge Algonquin is a sustainable retreat centre that has grown organically and intentionally since 1992 to host group retreat experiences in Algonquin Park. Each retreat features a range of cozy accommodations, delicious meals crafted with care from local ingredients, and gathering and practice spaces intentionally designed to inspire connection.
The centre provides a variety of accommodation options to meet the needs of guests participating in scheduled retreat programs or group experiences. Different from a hotel, accommodations at the Edge are simple, yet comfortable: a place to rest your head at night after a day of adventure, dreamtime, creativity, community, nature, and wonder.
Canopy Cabin
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.
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 and 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 the 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.
Program
SUPtember retreat tradition
Build your paddling skills at this fun-filled September retreat for adventure-and-wellness-seekers. The SUPtember retreat is the perfect opportunity for you to spend time in nature learning to paddleboard, improve your skills on SUP adventures, practice yoga on the dock, enjoy your morning coffee/tea lakeside, listen to the call of a loon, try out SUP yoga, share connections around the campfire, explore hiking trails, and more.
This retreat offers unique, tailored experiences that flow as facilitators respond to the interests of guests, seasonal conditions, and special opportunities that may arise. Each retreat at the Edge features healthy doses of dreamtime, adventure, community, creativity, time spent in nature, and a dash of surprise. Guests always have the choice to take solo or rest time in lieu of planned experiences.
While a detailed itinerary is not available, you can count on and prepare for the activities used to describe the flavour of this retreat. Meals are generally served at 8:30, 12:30, and 6:00 pm. When appropriate, optional early-morning or late-night experiences may be offered.
Arrival details
Arrival time is between 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. with programming beginning at 3:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to arrive on time and stay to experience the full retreat, which generally ends after brunch on the final day. Please let Northern Edge Algonquin know if you expect to arrive after 3.
Instructors
Courtney Sinclair
Courtney has had an impactful leadership journey at the Edge, growing from guest to retreat facilitator to evolutions coordinator. In her current role, Courtney helps to coordinate retreat assignments, connections, and training opportunities for the growing community of retreat leaders and facilitators.
Sandra Heidel
With over 20 years of experience in outdoor education and the Canadian Armed Forces reserves, Sandy is a seasoned leader with certifications in SUP and Yoga instruction. Sandy brings a mix of knowledge, enthusiasm, and a genuine love for the outdoors. She’s passionate about teaching survival skills, competing in adventure races, and guiding people on the water, whether it’s in a canoe or on a paddleboard.
Location
Northern Edge Algonquin, located 3 hours from Toronto at a quiet corner of Algonquin Park. Special places include:
Algonquin Park
The lake is well-known as Algonquin Park Access Route #1 by back-country campers. By paddling across the lake and through the iconic Amable du Fond river, campers and day-trippers can portage into North Tea Lake. Often guests visit the Amable with a morning tea with moose excursion to try and spy Algonquin’s most majestic animal.
Kawawaymog Lake
The Edge is located on the shore of Kawawaymog Lake, a small, quiet, and calm lake that is just perfect for swimming and exploring via kayak, canoe, or SUP. You may even take a day trip to Blueberry Island for an afternoon of sunning and swimming on a remote island. During winter, you can ski, snowshoe, kick sled, and skate on the lake.
The Forgotten Trails
Northern Edge Algonquin is surrounded by forests ripe for exploration, featuring the Forgotten Trails, a collection of volunteer-managed trails including One-A-Day, Tower Trail, and Loxton Beaver Trail. Edge also discovered some of its favourite off-the-beaten-path spots.
Distances
- South River, Ontario, 22 kilometers
- Toronto, Canada - 3 hours
Food
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, Edge has met many diverse dietary needs. Guests are invited to identify their dietary needs and preferences as a part of the registration process, and those with restrictions love the options they provide.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
What's included
- 3 nights accommodation at your choice of shared or private cozy cabin
- Guided SUP adventures and instruction
- Energizing yoga practices, including SUP yoga
- Equipment and materials included
- Nourishing, nutritious meals and snacks from Day 1 dinner to Day 4 lunch (locally sourced and catered to your dietary needs)
- Wood-fired sauna, campfires, and more!
What's not included
- 13% Harmonized Sales Tax
- Gratuities for the hospitality team, facilitators and guides
- Wi-Fi access and cellular signal are not available for unplugged experiences
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Toronto Pearson International Airport
251 km away from your destination
Arrival by car
- Take the “Mountain View Road” exit from Highway 11. Follow signs to the town of South River and follow the green provincial signs to Kawawaymog Lake, Algonquin Park.
- At the South River lights, turn onto Ottawa Avenue, towards Algonquin Park. Edge's office should be on your left at 100 Ottawa Ave. Please note: it may be a left or right-hand turn depending on the exit you take into South River.
- Continue driving East on Ottawa Ave, crossing a bridge on a long causeway leading to Kawawaymog (Round) Lake.
- Continue on the same road for 22km, following Northern Edge signs to help guide your way.
- At the Algonquin Park Kawawaymog Lake parking lot, turn right, up and over a hill. Make a sharp left turn when you reach the bottom of the hill to enter Edge's driveway.
Arrival by bus
From Bay Street or Yorkdale Mall in Toronto, catch the Ontario Northland Bus Service to South River, Ontario. From South River, Edge can provide a transfer for 32.50 CAD+hst/person. Please send an inquiry as this service must be booked in advance.
For drop-off, Edge encourages heading down to town ride-share to lower overall carbon emissions.
Arrival by shuttle
From Toronto Pearson Airport, you may find the Northern Airport Shuttle Service to be a convenient option to South River.
Arrival by train
Once returned in operation, you may also take the Ontario Northland Train with service from Union Station in Toronto to South River.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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