WOMENS REJUVENATION RETREAT
2025 Dates
May 8-11, September 25-28 and October 2-5
Unwind, decompress and reconnect with your inner self while surrounded by nature’s splendour. Retreat from the hustle of everyday life while reinvigorating your spirit with daily meditation, yoga and sumptuous meals. Feel the pulse of this historic location, once the heart of a thriving fishing community, as you immerse yourself in a relaxing, restorative getaway.
WHAT tO Expect
Arriving on site, you feel a sense of warmth and serenity as you’re welcomed by your host Justine. This secluded historic cannery, in a unique northern British Columbia town, has been lovingly restored into a stunning setting for the sort of deep rejuvenation that sparks the spirit. Daily yoga and meditation encourage inner reflection. You’ll enjoy connecting with easy-going locals as you try your hand at creating essential oil delights with an artisan, experience the thrill of paddling a traditional big canoe with a professional guide or a kayak trip, and savour delicious cuisine lovingly prepared by a local chef. Pamper yourself and let your daily concerns disappear under the skilled hands of a variety of therapists, then watch the day slip away from the comfort of your water-side patio.
Peace. Tranquility. Rejuvenation.
VIA RAIL SCHEDULE: THURSDAY EVENING – SUNDAY MORNING
sCHEDULE oF events
| Day 1 – Thursday | Day 2 – Friday | Day 3 – Saturday | Day 4 – Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00pm Arrival for drivers | 8:00am Morning Meditation | 8:00am Morning Meditation | 7:00am Morning Meditation |
| 6:00pm Dinner for drivers | 9:00am Breakfast | 8:45am Breakfast | 7:45am Breakfast for VIA |
| 7:30pm onwards VIA Rail arrival | 10:30am Yoga | 10:30am Yoga | 8:30am VIA Rail pick up |
| Dinner Note: For those on the train, dinner will be waiting in your Guest House | 12: 30pm Lunch | 12:00pm Lunch | 9:00am Breakfast for drivers |
| 2:30pm Workshop | 1:30pm Big Canoe Adventure | 10:00am Driver Departure | |
| 5:00pm Cooking Demonstration | 4:15pm Group Clay Pack, Appies and Wine | ||
| 6:00pm Dinner | 6:00pm Dinner |
CASSIAR CANNERY
Guest Houses
You will stay in one of our four restored Guest Houses. Clean, comfortable and well stocked, these former cannery manager’s homes are quirky and unique.
We are known for having incredibly comfortable beds with feather duvets and luxury linens. With large decks, fully equipped kitchens for your snacks, the Guest Houses at Cassiar Cannery are a great base for any North Coast adventure.
The Guest Houses range in size from:
Coho House: a self-contained one bedroom with one queen sized bed
Steelhead House: perfect for a bigger group with one private queen and four deluxe twin bunk beds
Sockeye House: three bedrooms with a private water view queen, two twin beds in the middle room and one private queen – please note you need to walk through the middle room to the back bedroom
Halibut House: three bedrooms with a water view queen, private queen and one set of deluxe twin XL bunk beds
RATES: CHOOSE your accommodation
Prices Include: Meals, Accommodation, Cooking demonstration, Instructed Yoga and Meditation, Big Canoe Adventure, Aromatherapy Workshop.
Spa Services are an additional cost.
SHARED room
$1000
8 spaces available
Coming with friends or family or don’t mind bunking with new friends? We have three bedrooms with shared beds: two twin beds in Sockeye House, one deluxe set of twin XL bunkbeds in Halibut House and two sets of divine twin bunkbeds in Steelhead House. We are known for having fabulous beds.
PRIVATE queen
$1200
3 spaces available
Give yourself a little more space and privacy in one of our three private queen rooms. There is one in Steelhead House, Sockeye House and Halibut House. Please note access to the private queen room in Sockeye House is through the twin bedroom so this is a perfect set up for a group of 3. If you snore, this is your best option.
WATERVIEW private queen
$1400
2 spaces available
Wake up to the sight of the ocean and watching the birds in either of our two water view premium queen rooms. There is one in each of Halibut House and Sockeye House. These are large quiet rooms looking over the docks and the dynamic tidal movements of the Skeena Estuary.
PRIVATE guest house
$1500
1 available
Enjoy your own space in your private Guest House. Coho House is a cozy, one bedroom fully equipped Guest House with the most comfortable bed. It shares a huge deck with Steelhead House. If you are a person that wants so time alone to recharge, this is a great place to retreat with a good book and a cup of tea.
Payments plans available with minimum of 25% down and a flexible payment schedule as long as the balance is settled by the first of the month of your session.
Email Justine through the link below to register and arrange a personalized payment plan.
SPA treatments
RELAXATION massage
Treat yourself to a marvellous hour or hour and a half relaxation massage. Sunflower creates a wonderful space for you to relax and unwind for a full body massage or just to work on those sore spots. Trained in Shiatsu, polarity therapy and breathing techniques, you will come off Sunflower’s table feeling magnificent. Just as a heads up – 60 minutes goes really fast!
$125 for 60 minutes
$165 for 90 minutes
REFLEXOLOGY
Every organ, gland and part of the body is mapped by reflex points on the soles of the feet. Reflexologists believe applying pressure point massage to reflex points can affect the health and wellness of all organs and reflexology treatments add to a feeling of wellbeing. And who doesn’t like their feet worked on!
$125 for 60 minutes
PAMPERING facials
Pamper your skin and yourself during a one hour facial treatment. A cleansing mask, in depth facial massage and deep moisturize will leave you feeling refreshed and very relaxed!
$125 for 60 minutes
ACCESS BARS treatment
During a Bars session a practitioner lightly touches 32 points on your head over the course of an hour or an hour and a half. Touching the Bars allows for the electromagnetic charge that holds thoughts, feelings, and emotions in place to dissipate, allowing you to perceive your life, body and relationships with more clarity and ease.
$125 for 60 minutes
INDIAN HEAD massage
If you are prone to headaches or carry tension in your head, shoulders or neck, this ancient Ayurvedic treatment is beneficial to everyone – especially if you hunch over a keyboard. It can also help to reduce stress and induce a general sense of well-being.
$115/45 min
Treatment times are on a first come-first served basis.
CASSIAR cuisine
We eat well during the Women’s Rejuvenation Retreat! Fresh, healthy and delicious, Chef creates exquisite cuisine and we get to enjoy it – dessert and all! Almost everything is made from scratch, sourced as locally as possible and wrapped up with a delectable dessert.
Chef is a whiz with special diets. If you have a food allergy or a special dietary request, please let us know during registration. Menus are planned in advance.
WHAT do our guests think about attending?
An all inclusive experience at the Cassiar Cannery – meditation, yoga, silk scarf eco-dyeing, big canoe paddling, massage, sumptuous meals and incredibly comfortable bed! I watched herons from my water-view queen room in Halibut House and shared the rest of the cabin and lots of laughter with 3 amazing women. From arrival to departure the retreat was a delight, including the ViaRail train stopping at the Cannery to drop off and collect passengers. Would I go again? You betcha!
merlincreations via tripadvisor
Terrace, BC
This weekend truly lived up to its intention as a “rejuvenation retreat”. There was just the right balance of down time and scheduled activities, the food was amazing, the scenery was fabulous, and I laughed so much that my face hurt.
Ruth via tripadvisor
Quesnel, BC
Cassiar Cannery is a beautiful place to spend a weekend away! The activities, quality of food and service were impeccable! The cabins are super clean and comfortable, each with their added touch of history and personal touches made this a memorable place to stay! I highly recommend it!
Linda via tripadvisor
Vanderhoof, BC
Cassiar Cannery is a beautiful place to spend a weekend away! The activities, quality of food and service were impeccable! The cabins are super clean and comfortable, each with their added touch of history and personal touches made this a memorable place to stay! I highly recommend it!
Linda via tripadvisor
Vanderhoof, BC
I have just returned from a long weekend at Cassiar Cannery where I had the most fabulous time. Justine and Mark have worked incredibly hard to transform the old Cannery into a welcoming haven. The food was amazing, the activities were varied and fun, and the company was the best! I loved the yoga and meditation, the canoe trip around the island, the scarf making, the mud facial, the massage, the comfortable beds, the view – oh, where do I stop?!?! It was a truly wonderful experience!!
Sally via tripadvisor
Vanderhoof, BC
So grateful to have spent the past weekend at the Cassiar Cannery! Justine and her family have created a beautiful, peaceful, and special place. The cabins are so well done and very cozy and the views are spectacular. Everything about the women’s retreat was perfect…delicious food, relaxing spa treatments, a big canoe adventure, fantastic yoga/meditation sessions, and great company.I would definitely love to return again soon! Thank you again
Becky
BC
So lovely to spend a weekend in this piece of paradise. What Justine and Mark and family have done in restoring this long neglected cannery is so remarkable. The Women’s Relaxation retreat was just what the Nurse Practitioner ordered. Every detail from the 5 star meals to the cozy cabins to the big canoe ride with Coastal Cultural Canoeing was organized to the tee. We were pampered from start to finish with a healthy lunch tucked under our arms for the train ride home. Mud masks from the river flats, yoga, meditation and spa treatments. A heck of a way to ring in a birthday. Highly recommended!!
Beth via tripadvisor
BC
TRAVEL
with VIA rail
Did you know most of the Rejuvenation Retreats are timed to the VIA Rail schedule?
Revel in the gorgeous scenery around you as you travel with VIA Rail along the Skeena River to the Cassiar Cannery.
We can book your tickets for you and email an electronic boarding pass or you can now book direct to the Cassiar Cannery on the VIA Rail website.
Interested in just how easy it is to get on and off the train? Watch this two minute video!
DISCLAIMER
Cassiar Cannery reserves the right to cancel retreat dates should there not be enough participants. Subject to availability, we will move participants into other dates.
Due to the small group size, we have a non-refundable 25% deposit. Please see our website for our full cancellation policy. Flexible payment plans available.