Forest bathing – Find yourself in Canada’s Forests

Canada’s forests are a national treasure and a place to find yourself in nature. Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is simply spending time outdoors under the canopy of trees

Nearly 40 years of extensive research shows a wide range of health benefits from forest bathing, including decreased stress, improved mood states, a variety of mental health benefits, improved vigor, reduced fatigue and feelings of awe https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5580555/

Come spend some time under a canopy of trees in Canada’s National Parks and Boreal forests. You will breathe easier and deeper and find a sense of wonder and awe

Places

Road Map

Fort Smith, Northwest Territories to

Popular VisitLists

A Picnic Tour Through the National Capital Region

Ottawa, Ontario to Renfrew, Ontario 7 places
Check out some of our favourite spots to enjoy a picnic and learn about Ottawa’s history.
View VisitList

Discover Transcona

Winnipeg, Manitoba 2 places
Explore the history of our community by visiting these two sites in Transcona.
View VisitList

Atlantic Canada’s Hidden Histories

Shelburne, Nova Scotia to Dorchester, New Brunswick 64 places
geocaches that demonstrate the rich, diverse histories of Atlantic Canada.
View VisitList

Discover Niagara’s Early Settlers

Grimsby, Ontario to St. Catharines, Ontario 7 places
Take a trip back in time and explore the stories of Niagara’s early settlers.
View VisitList