English Language Learning Program

Forest Bathing Experience
High Park

KEY DETAILS

**Student registration required. Please read all the information carefully, and then proceed to the bottom of the page to register.

  • Date: Friday, February 24, 2024

  • Time: 10:00 am sharp to 12:00 pm

  • Meeting and ending location: Outside the Grenadier Café entrance in the centre of High Park (200 Parkside Dr, Toronto, ON M6R 2Z3)

  • Call or text (416) 843-0584 if you get lost or are running late. If you are no longer able to attend, please let me know by calling.

Arrival:

The star indicates our meeting location, outside the entrance to The Grenadier Café.

  • Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to sign in.

  • You will meet your guide, Emma Rooney, outside the Grenadier Café entrance (200 Parkside Dr, Toronto, ON M6R 2Z3), located in the centre of the High Park.

    • 15-minute walk from the High Park TTC Station

    • Car entrance is only from Parkside Drive (not Bloor).

    • Free parking is available in the parking lot around the café.

  • For your convenience, public washrooms are available inside the café.

  • Warm drinks and snacks may be purchased inside the café, before or after our forest bathing walk.

How to stay warm outside in winter:

  • Dress in multiple layers, especially non-cotton layers, such as wool or synthetics. This includes socks.

  • Always have a hat, ideally one that covers your ears.

  • Mittens will keep your hands warmer than gloves if you have them.

  • Bring a warm drink in an insulated cup or thermos.

  • Keep moving, try not to stand still for too long!

What to expect during the forest bathing experience:

  • We will be staying on marked trails, walking at a slow pace, and covering less than 1.5 km distance, but uneven terrain can be expected. Warm, non-slip footwear is recommended.

  • You may also want to have a reusable water bottle with you and a plastic bag, cushion, or kneeling pad to sit on the ground or bench (optional). Be aware that you will need to carry everything you bring on the walk.

  • If you get separated from the group during the walk, please return to the Grenadier Café. We will be ending our walk here as well.

Accessibility Level:
Forest Bathing is intended to be inviting, gentle, and accessible to all participants who want to experience nature in a new way. No prior experience with forest therapy, mindfulness, or naturalist knowledge is required. I’ll begin with a brief introduction to High Park and what forest bathing is, and then you’ll have a chance to try it.

Participant Registration: