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: Wednesday, July 17, 2024

  • Time: 9:30 am sharp to 11:30 am

  • 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.

  • Drinks and snacks can be purchased inside the café, before or after our forest bathing walk.

What to expect during the forest bathing experience:

  • This event is rain or shine! Consider bringing an umbrella or rain jacket if rain is forecasted.

  • We will be staying on marked trails, walking at a slow pace, and covering less than 1.5 km distance.

  • Uneven terrain can be expected. Comfortable non-slip footwear is recommended.

  • You may want to bring a reusable water bottle with you and a plastic bag, cushion, or kneeling pad to sit on the ground (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 nature 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: