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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday August 23, 2025 | Shinrin Yoku Walk: In the Shade of Maple Trees | 9.30 a.mm to 12.30 p.m. | Sir George-Étienne Cartier Monument | At the foot of the monument |
Explore a peaceful maple forest and enjoy a unique sensory experience. |
| Sunday September 21, 2025 | Shinrin Yoku Walk: Rocks and Oaks of Westmount | 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. | Beaver Lake Pavilion, 2000 Remembrance Road, Montreal, Quebec, H3H 1X2 | Contemplate Mount Royal’s unique geological formation and Westmount’s oaks on a soothing walk. |
| Saturday October 18, 2025 | Shinrin Yoku Walk: Meditating in the Heart of the Marsh | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Mount Royal Chalet, 1196, Camillien-Houde Way, Montréal (Québec) H3H 1A1 | Ground floor |
Discover the marsh walkways and connect with a vibrant ecosystem. |
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.
