Algonquin Park Paddleboarding & Yoga Retreat
September 4-7, 2026 (4-day)
Remember how good life feels when you slow down.
Imagine starting your morning with coffee on the dock as the lake wakes up around you. Moving your body with yoga in the fresh air. Watching the sunrise from your paddleboard. Swimming, sauna, nourishing meals, campfires, and conversations that leave you feeling lighter than when you arrived.
This isn't about ‘retreating’ away from your life. It's about making space for the parts of yourself that get quieter in the busyness of everyday life.
You’ll leave feeling…
More rested
More connected to nature
Like you've had a real break—not just a weekend away
Inspired by meaningful conversations
Nourished by a slower pace
More confident on the water
Tuned into beauty
Free from your phone
Hi, I'm Courtney
I created this retreat to share a place with you that means so much to me.. the lake where I first tried paddleboarding over 10 years ago — an experience that created a ripple effect in my life toward a deeper connection with nature and myself. This is a place where we always return to shore just a little more present, with eyes wide open to the beauty around us.
My favourite moments aren't the big adventures, they're the quiet ones - the first paddle stroke at sunrise, the laughter around the dinner table, the crackling of the sauna, yoga on the dock as the loons call, the moment someone realizes they're braver than they thought.
I’d love to share those moments with you.
Limited spaces available - reserve your spot with a 50% deposit
Small group experience
Beginner-friendly
Solo travellers welcome
Date: September 4-7, 2026
Arrival/Departure: Arrive between 2-3 pm. Departure is after lunch, between 1-3 pm.
Skill Level: Beginner + Intermediate Paddleboarding, All Levels of Yoga
Location: Northern Edge Algonquin, South River, Ontario
Pricing: All-inclusive shared accommodation rates begin at $1284 per person for a 4-day SUP + yoga retreat. Further pricing details can be viewed below under ‘Accommodations & Pricing’ and is tiered based on the choice of accommodation. A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your spot.
Includes:
- Private or shared cabin accommodations
- All meals from arrival dinner to departure lunch.. local, organic, delicious!
- All equipment and activities (stand up paddleboard, yoga mats, sauna, canoes, and more)
- Paddleboarding instruction
- Yoga practices including SUP yoga
Spend time in nature learning to paddleboard, improve skills on sunrise 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 at Northern Edge Algonquin.
This retreat is for you if...
You've been saying ‘I need a weekend away’
You love being outside (or want more of it)
You enjoy being active but don't need an intense schedule
You're coming on your own and are hoping to meet like-minded people
You want someone else to plan the weekend so you can simply arrive and enjoy
You're craving a slower pace
You want to feel comfortable coming on your own (many guests do)
You want to try something new while being supported every step of the way
“This a was an amazing experience. People were at all different skill levels and everyone was included. Leaders were so nice, friendly, knowledgeable and respectful. Food was incredible. And as you can see the surroundings are beautiful. I would recommend this to anyone.”
ABOUT NORTHERN EDGE ALGONQUIN
Activities & Waterfront
The Edge waterfront on Kawawaymog Lake is gorgeous with a sandy bottom that is great for swimming! A floating platform is a beautiful spot for meditation, yoga practice, or reading a book.
Equipment is included and available for free time including canoes, bicycles, and standup paddleboards. Turtle Shell Activity Centre is the home of the outdoor equipment including first aid kits, dry bags, and rain suits that may be used for our paddling excursions. In the evenings we will enjoy a wood-fired sauna and the firepit.
If you have your own paddleboard that you would like to bring to use on the retreat you are welcome to do that.
Accommodations & Pricing
At night you’ll lay your head down in a cozy cabin nestled in among the trees. Step outside your cabin door at night to take in the view of your million-star hotel. If you are traveling with a friend you may request to be roommates. Solo travellers may also request a roommate if they wish to share or reduce cost. Experience Algonquin Park glamping.
*50% deposit required to book your spot
**Book early for the first choice on cabin style!
Canvas Cabin - Enjoy simple elegance in this wood structure filled with natural light under a clear canopy roof. These cabins are an unheated glamping experience.. best for hearing the loons! Washrooms & showers just a short walk away.
Habitat Cabin - A cozy ‘bunky’ style heated wooden cabin that feels like being back at summer camp. Washrooms & showers just a short walk away.
Studio Cabin - A heated wooden cabin with an en-suite bathroom including an incinerating toilet and running water.
Dreamer’s Hill - The most comfortable and luxurious log cabin, with en-suite options. This is the ultimate upgrade with cozy duvets and flush toilets. This cabin is a short walk uphill from the lakefront.
A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking to hold your spot at the retreat. The remaining balance will be due 15 days prior to the first day of the retreat.
INCLUDES:
✔ Private or shared cabin accommodations
✔ All meals from arrival dinner to departure lunch
✔ Everything you need for the weekend — paddleboards, yoga mats, canoes, sauna, and more
✔ Beginner friendly paddleboarding instruction
✔ Yoga practices for all levels, including SUP yoga
✔ Solo travellers welcome
✔ Small group experience
Reserve your spot with a 50% deposit
Meals & Dining
Mealtime at the Edge is memorable! Chef Gregor will dazzle your taste buds through the preparation of globally far-flung tastes with provincially produced foods. Ingredients come from the Edge garden (home grown veggies!), local gardens and Ontario farms, as well as selecting locally raised meat, and organically grown fair trade coffee.
Meals take into account specialty food restrictions for health and personal reasons ensuring each individual's needs are looked after.
Mealtime is a mix of buffet breakfast and plated lakeside dining.
Facilities
As an eco resort and wellness centre in Algonquin Park, Northern Edge Algonquin is the perfect place for a SUP and yoga retreat. The Edge has low carbon, sustainable, eco-friendly facilities and was recognized by TripAdvisor as a PLATINUM LEVEL GreenLeader for their outstanding commitment to sustainable tourism operations and eco-friendly practices.
Points North: this is our retreat 'living room' - a gathering area featuring a bright studio space, a lounge, and full bathrooms and showers.
Mainhouse: Facing Kawawaymog Lake, the Mainhouse (or lakeside Hive deck) has a beautiful dining room overlooking the lake and is where we'll share meals and stories.
Limited spaces available - reserve your spot with a 50% deposit
Small group experience | Beginner-friendly | Solo travelers welcome
“I decided to attend this retreat this year because it was my 50th birthday. I had high expectations but my weekend went way beyond my expectation. The lake is clear and clean. The property is just wow! The off grid concept is just what I needed, no phones, no data, no internet. Just being one with nature. The meals were culinary art for all of our senses. The owners and the staff were exceptional. I absolutely loved the fact that we did not feel forced or pressured in participating in anything, we got to decide what felt good for each one of us. I had the privilege of meeting an amazing group of women with some of the same interests as me.”
Facilitator & Paddling Instructor: Courtney Sinclair
Courtney provides opportunities for you to connect with yourself and the great outdoors. She is a Paddle Canada Advanced Flatwater SUP Instructor Trainer and Touring Instructor, ultra-distance marathon paddler, Paddling Magazine contributor, and international SUP expedition guide. Courtney was first introduced to stand up paddling at Northern Edge Algonquin and can't wait to share her love of paddling on Kawawaymog Lake and the Amable du Fond River with you! As a registered yoga instructor she will guide you to explore play and balance at sunrise on the dock and on board with SUP Yoga.
Testimonials
The SUPtember retreat is the perfect blend of nature, connection and paddling. Courtney and the Edge team did a great job of fostering an atmosphere of community through the food that is mindfully prepared, the cozy cabins to retreat to at night, and activities that allow you to connect to nature. Courtney is a thoughtful retreat host and paddle board instructor - I had a chance to level up my SUP Skills and go on a few paddling adventures. Waking up at the crack of dawn for the Sunrise paddle is a must do! This retreat is highly recommended.
-Sylvie Lamothe, SUP Yoga Instructor, Rebel Soul, Timmins
Not knowing any of the other attendees before arriving and being very new to paddling and yoga, I didn't feel 'out of place' at all, and by the end of the weekend, being the incredible instructor that she is, Courtney had me certified as an advanced paddler by Paddle Canada. The retreat is suitable for all people, male or female, advanced paddlers and yogis, as well as the totally green. Some of the highlights of the weekend were moonlight yoga/meditation on the dock, the most epic and moving sunrise paddle ever, and of course the fantastically healthy gourmet-quality food...and above all, the new friends I made. It was a peaceful weekend that was nurturing to the soul -renewing, relaxing and uplifting!
- James, September 2021
What is the cancellation policy?
The cancellation policy for the Retreat may be found here.
Directions
Northern Edge Algonquin is situated on Kawawaymog Lake. Driving directions can be found here. Great driving distance for a weekend getaway from Ottawa or Toronto. 1.5 hours from the West Gate, 3.5 hours from Toronto, 4.5 hours from Ottawa