Spiritual Pilgrimage in Quebec

Mystic Pilgrimage to Odanak

Connecting to the Voice of the Earth

Friday, July 17 — Sunday, July 19, 2026  

Odanak, Quebec

~ Details are still in development ~

"When you realize where you come from,

you naturally become tolerant, disinterested, amused,

kindhearted as a grandmother, dignified as a king."

-Tao Te Ching

Intention

This three-day pilgrimage and retreat is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and connect with the vibration of Earth in these changing times.

Together, we travel from Ottawa to the Abenaki community of Odanak, where rivers, forests, and ancestral memory still speak to those who pause to hear them.

Through guided teachings, ceremony, and immersion in the Abanaki Pow Wow, we will open ourselves to the voice of the Earth — the elemental, sacred presence that holds and sustains us.

Our journey honours the original stewards of this territory and offers our own pure intentions to serve as custodians and servants of life, love and wisdom -- offering each participant a contemplative space to renew their bond with creation.

Program & Schedule

Friday, July 17 — Departure & Arrival

Time	Activity
10 am (approx)	Group gathering & departure from Ottawa (4–5 hour drive) Possible Stop at Maison Saint-Gabriel, Montreal (TBC)
4:00 PM	Arrival in the Odanak area; check-in at hotel (TBD where we are staying)
5:30 PM	Welcome dinner together
7:00–9:00 PM	Opening Teachings (2 hrs)

Saturday, July 18 — W8banaki Pow Wow at Odanak

Time	Activity
Morning	Breakfast & travel to the Pow Wow grounds
11:00 AM	Grand Entry & opening ceremonies of the Pow Wow
Afternoon (3 hrs)	Teachings Pow Wow experience: drum, dance & the heartbeat of the Earth
Evening	Dinner & free time for reflection / informal sharing circle

Sunday, July 19 — Closing & Abenaki Museum

Time	Activity
8:30 AM	Breakfast & hotel checkout
10:00 AM–12:00 PM	Closing Teaching (2 hrs)
12:30 PM	Light lunch
Afternoon	Visit to the Musée des Abénakis (group tour to be confirmed)
Late afternoon	Closing & return drive to Ottawa

Venues

Pow Wow Odanak — Annual W8banaki Pow Wow held on the traditional grounds of the Odanak First Nation. powwowodanak.com

Musée des Abénakis — 108 rue Waban-Aki, Odanak. The first Indigenous museum in Quebec, devoted to the history, culture, and living traditions of the W8banaki Nation. Group tour to be arranged.

Accommodation & Teaching Space — Hotel in the Odanak / Pierreville / Sorel-Tracy area (to be confirmed). Friday evening and Sunday morning teachings will take place in a quiet meeting space at our lodging.

Departure Point — Ottawa, ON. Drive time to Odanak: approximately 4.5 hours via Autoroute 40.

Budgets & fees:

Teachings: $555 CAD

Not included: 2 nights accomodation, gas/transportation, meals.

Ride sharing / carpooling options available from Montreal. Inquire or let us know if you have a car with your RSVP.

RSVP

Our retreat plan and schedule is still under development and details are coming soon. To confirm your interest, you can write to Rachel at rachel.bioenergetics@gmail.com