English Language Learning Program

Forest Bathing Experience
High ParK
Friday, October 17, 2025

KEY DETAILS:

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

  • Date: Friday, October 17, 2025

  • Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

  • Meeting and ending location: Outside the Grenadier Café entrance in the centre of High Park — 180 Colborne Lodge Dr, High Park, Toronto.

  • 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 10 minutes early to sign in.

  • Meet your guide, Emma Rooney, outside the Grenadier Café entrance — 180 Colborne Lodge Dr, High Park, Toronto. (Located in the middle of High Park at West Rd & Colborne Lodge Dr.)

    • 15-minute walk from the High Park TTC Station

    • Vehicle entry via Parkside Dr only (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: