Forest Therapy Walk at Whistling Gardens
Slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature during a guided 2-hour forest therapy walk in the beautifully landscaped grounds of Whistling Gardens. This immersive experience invites you to step out of daily busyness and into a gentle, mindful relationship with the natural world.
Forest therapy (also known as Shinrin-yoku or “forest bathing”) is a guided, sensory-based practice that supports mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Through a series of slow, intentional invitations such as noticing textures, sounds, scents, and seasonal changes, you’ll be encouraged to move at a relaxed pace, rest often, and experience the gardens in a new and meaningful way.
Come as you are, dress for the weather, and allow yourself to be gently guided into a deeper sense of calm, presence, and connection with nature and with yourself. The session includes a tea ceremony where your guide will introduce you to a locally sourced plant for the tea. She will also provide snacks. Feel free to bring water or your own snacks to consume at any time during the walk.
Participants will have the opportunity to continue exploring the gardens after the event. You can also pack a picnic and enjoy the gardens for the rest of the afternoon.
Whistling Gardens offers a very unique visit with daily musical fountains shows: https://whistlinggardens.ca/the-gardens/the-fountains/ The location is 1.5hr from Pearson Airport, or 45mins from Hamilton.
Gardens Award and Recognitions in 2025:
2025 PaRx Healing Garden - National Designation Recognition, BC Parks Foundation
2025 Most Stunning Gardens To Visit Across Canada, CBC
2025 Best of Lake Erie Winner “Best Fountains” Readers/Editors Choice Award, Lake Erie Living Magazine