Retreat centres offer tranquility and privacy, and an opportunity for spiritual
renewal. Many retreat centres also offer spiritual direction. The list below includes most
of the retreat centres in the four western Canadian provinces. Not all of these centres
are church-sponsored, or Christian. Contact them for further information about their
programmes and facilities.
AL-VI-NOR
Sylvan Lake, AB (near Red Deer), ph 403-748-2815
"A peaceful lakeside home which facilitates the healing of broken hearts."
Providence Renewal Centre
3005 119 St., Edmonton, AB, ph 780-430-9491.
Providence Renewal Centre offers a wide variety of programs and retreats for men, women,
couples, mothers-daughters, people in 12-step programs. Silent retreats, weekend and day
retreats offered. Conference, meeting and retreat space available to church groups
and organizations.
Qu'Appelle House of Prayer
Box 1978, Fort Qu'Appelle, SK S0G 1S0, ph 306-332-6765; fax 306-332-5648
Queen's House of Retreats
601 Taylor St. W., Saskatoon, SK S7M 0C9, ph 306-242-1916; fax 306-653-5941.
River Island Retreat
Innisfail, AB, ph 403-227-1179.
River Lodge
Stony Plain, AB (west of Edmonton), ph 780-963-3873; email:
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Come experence the healing power of nature. Secluded wilderness setting overlooking the
North Saskatchewan River.
Rudai Rise Retreat Centre
Box 454, Water Valley, AB T0M 2E0, ph: 403-637-3847 or 403-637-2738; email:
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Experience the magic of tipi living on ten beautiful acres in the Alberta Foothills
nestled next to forestry, fifteen minutes west of Water Valley. This private area offers
an excellent opportunity to explore the outdoors through nature walks, bird watching and
hiking. This unique connection to nature helps to lead us to that peaceful place of inner
reflection, the place of Retreat.
Rundle's Mission Retreat Center
Thorsby, AB, ph 780-389-2422; email: .
A secluded retreat center overlooking Pigeon Lake just one hour south of Edmonton,
Alberta. Facilities for up to 100 guests in a hand-hewn log lodge (sleeps 25 in
dormintory) and 2 houses (sleeps 11 in twin beds and private bath) Fireplaces, kitchens,
meeting space, nature path, ski trails , 220 acres of nature reserve, fishing, swimming,
large grassy areas, 10 RV sites, unlimited tenting. Great for family reunions, retreats,
hostelling, youth groups and meetings. Rates around $20 per person.
The Sanctuary
Buffalo, AB, ph 403-379-2030.
Shady Vale Retreats
"We are located in East Central Saskatchewan, Canada on 160 acres of the beautiful Barrier River Valley, about mid-way between the communities of Tisdale and Archerwill, highway 35."
Shekinah Retreat Centre
Box 490, Waldheim, SK S0K 4R0, ph 306-945-4929; email:
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"Shekinah is a beautiful section of land located on the North Saskatchewan River.
This setting provides unique and memorable outdoor experiences. Summer camp, group
retreats and worship are a few of the activities that take place. Shekinah is owned
and operated by Mennonite Church Saskatchewan."
Two Spirit Guest
Ranch and Retreat
Lee Cryer or Denise Needham, Box 369, Regina Beach, SK S0G 4C0; phone toll free in Canada
and U.S. 1-866-731-2200; email: . This is more of a bed & breakfast
than a spiritual retreat house. Take a workshop and enjoy a prairie retreat experience
close to Regina.
