For yoga practitioners, there is no better way to travel than to have a retreat in Canadian nature be the destination.

With yoga becoming more and more popular, there is no shortage of retreat locations to choose from.

Canada may not be the top of your list of places to visit for yoga, but there is a burgeoning yoga culture that is ripe to partake in.

With unspoiled Canadian nature just outside Montreal, let’s take a look at some places you should consider for a yoga retreat in Quebec. With YUL airport car rentals available, it is easy to get out into the countryside in no time to enjoy some excellent retreats outside the city.

Club Gatineau, Ferme-Neuve, Quebec, Canada

One of the most popular locations in Canada for a yoga retreat, you can enjoy Hatha-Vinyasa to start your days.

The skill level required is for beginners so it is an ideal first foray into experiencing yoga-based travel.

Besides yoga, you can enjoy canoeing and kayaking in the local river as well as hikes through the forest trails. 

The food is vegetarian and served shared family style. Not only is it delicious but it makes mealtime a wonderful way to create a sense of community among the guests.

Spa Eastman, Eastman, Québec, Canada 

Enjoy a Nordic style retreat in the heart of Quebec at Spa Eastman. Surrounded by rolling hills and small lakes, the area itself is reason enough to go to practice yoga.

Add in a luxury spa that caters to holistic wellness principals and it is a match made in heaven. Included in your 3-day retreat are Nordic baths, a private yoga session, workshops on wellness, hiking in the mountain trails and six spa meals among other things.

It may seem indulgent, but to truly relax and stay centered it is ideal. There are a lot of benefits from traveling for yoga, so you shouldn’t feel guilty for enjoying some luxuries. 

Oasis, Saint-Côme, Québec Lanaudière, Canada

Get away from it all and stay in a rustic log cabin style lodge with all the modern amenities. Enjoy fantastic views of the lake and the surrounding mountains. In autumn the colors absolutely magnificent.

This 3-day yoga retreat is ideal for those that need to be immersed in spectacular Canadian nature to really feel centered.

With Yin, Chakra and Reiki sessions you can relax and restore. The yoga is suited for all levels from beginner to advanced. Upon completing the course, you will be given a USUI Reiki 1st Degree Certification.

Those are just three retreats that can be found in Quebec. Canada is really an up and coming location for wellness and yoga travel with top-notch facilities from British Columbia to Newfoundland. If you are looking for more varied nature, like by the sea or with larger mountains you are sure to find what you are looking for within its borders.