A Walk Through Thyme
St Andrews by the Lake Church on Toronto Island | Toronto, ON
Take a walk through thyme/time on the Toronto Island. Outdoor. Public. Sweetly evolving 7 circuit-based labyrinth which encloses a lovely mature tree, with a recently refurbished mulch path through grass and wild thyme. Not wheelchair accessible.
Directions: On the grounds beside the St. Andrew's Church. Walk from Ward’s Island ferry approximately 25 minutes. Walk from Centre Island ferry, in season only, approximately 15 minutes. Note that ferry times change with the seasons. www.toronto.ca/ferry
AJAX/PICKERING VILLAGE LABYRINTH
St. George's Anglican Church, 77 Randall Dr. | Ajax, ON | L1S 6L4
www.stgeorgeschurch.ca | 905-683-7981 Ext. 3 (Rev. Marilyn Metcalfe, church office) | rev.marilynmetcalfe@gmail.com
Open by appointment. Call for availability. Individual and/or group labyrinth walk and retreat time may be arranged. Wheelchair accessible, all abilities welcome.
Indoor modified Chartres square design. 7-circuit, 24 feet x 24 feet inlaid tiles, outlined with metal strips. Finger labyrinths are also available for individual use.
ALL SAINTS' ANGLICAN CHURCH/FIRST UNITED CHURCH
347 Richmond Rd. | Ottawa, ON | K2A 0E7
www.allsaintswestboro.com | 613-725-9487 (Helen Norman, Parish Administrator) | office@allsaintswestboro.com
Public. Outdoor. Located in the All Saints' Courtyard. Open except when snow-covered. Cretan design. 7-circuit. Brick paving stones painted by Confirmation class. Notice the cross and the circle in the centre.
ANAMCARA LABYRINTH
8 Wild Apple Ln. | Chaffey’s Lock, ON | K0G 1E0
613-359-5690 (Rev. Ed Kostyk) | anamcara@kingston.net
Private. Outdoor. Closed during the winter. Accessible to the visually impaired. Chartres replica. 46 foot diameter. Brick, crushed rock, stone.
Call for availability.
ANGEL'S LANDING LABYRINTH
10949 Hwy 3 | Wainfleet, ON (just outside Port Colborne)
905-835-8115 or 905-979-2956 (Tracey Ross) | tracey@newrealmhealing.com
Outdoor wheelchair accessible labyrinth created from stone, cedar wood chips, crystals, shells and rock. On private land, but open to the public by appointment or follow us on Angel's Landing Facebook page for open days. Come as an individual or arrange a group walk/ceremony. Donations only. Situated on a 5.5 acre hobby farm, surrounded by horses, greenspace and ponds, this wonderful and peaceful labyrinth will continue to be a work in progress as new items are added, trees planted, etc.
ANISHINABE SPIRITUAL CENTRE
Jesuit Ministry Centre, 1091 Anderson Lake Rd. | Espanola, ON | P5E 1T1
www.anishinabespiritualcentre.ca | 705-869-4994 | anishinabe.centre@gmail.com
Public. Outdoor. Always open. Hopi/Chartres design. 7-circuit. 46 foot diameter. Path outlined in birch wood.
Driving directions on website.
AUGSBURG EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
224 Mill St. South | Brampton, ON | L6Y 1T8
905-459-3262 (Nadine Nicholds, Pastor) | office@augsbram.ca
Private. Indoor portable canvas. Chartres design. 30 foot diameter.
AWDE, BRIAN
416-226-5183 (Brian Awde) | brianawde@sympatico.ca
Private. May be available for special events. Pay by donation. Indoor or outdoor portable canvas. Chartres design. 36 foot diameter.
BARRIE ARBORETUM LABYRINTH
Sunnidale Park - Sunnidale Rd. & Cundle’s Rd. (enter via Sunnidale Rd.) | Barrie, ON
705-792-6866 / 705-627-6499 (cell) (Beth Fryer, Veriditas Labyrinth Facilitator)
Public. Outdoor. Double labyrinth, each 55 foot diameter 7-circuit Classical Design. Turf sheltered by white pines. Joint project of Barrie Garden Club and Barrie Community Health Centre.
Battlefield Cemetery
see SMITH'S KNOLL
BEAUTIFUL TEXTILE LABYRINTH
905-252-6357 (Janice Turner) | blackcrow@bell.net | 905-898-7476 (Lois Hayes) | loishayes@rogers.com
Indoor. Portable. 27 foot x 27 foot. Not wheelchair accessible. The 11-circuit Chartres pattern is made from a 740 foot cord which was braided from donated fabric, clothing and trim. This braid was sewn to the denim base created from recycled blue jeans, patched or quilted together.The petal design in the centre, as well as the labyrs, are marked by flowers that have been transformed from donated bras of all colours and sizes.
"These materials hold a myriad of women's stories. Our unique labyrinth embodies the essence of the feminine archtype not just in its design. Groups of women have joined us in this labour of love, helping us to sew the braid to the denim base, in the tradition of women who have been braiding, quilting, sewing, recreating and transforming since the beginning of time."
Labyrinth is available to book with Janice & Lois as facilitators.
More information and pictures at www.facebook.com/pages/Labyrinth-Project/226201742364.
BEER, BELINDA
Kennisis Lake | Haliburton, ON
bbeer1@bell.net (Belinda Beer)
Private. Appointments to walk can be made via email. Petite Chartres. 7-circuit. 24 foot x 24 foot.
Bell Park
BELLS CORNERS UNITED CHURCH
3955 Old Richmond Rd. | Ottawa, ON | K2H 5C5
www.bcuc.org | 613-820-8103 (Church office) | office@bcuc.org
Public. Outdoor. Wheelchair accessible Always open, weather permitting, but check with the office regarding availability. Not shoveled during winter months. Chartres design. 42 foot diameter. Paving stones.
BETHESDA UNITED CHURCH
Bicentennial Labyrinth
see TREE OF LIFE
BRESCIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
BRIDGENORTH UNITED CHURCH
832 Charles St. | Bridgenorth, ON | K0L 1H0
705-292-5460 (Dr. Anne Gowans-Blinn) | 705-292-9601 (Church office) | gowans@nexicom.net
Indoor. Portable. Please call for availability. Chartres design. 24 foot x 24 foot. Canvas.
BRIDGEPOINT HEALTH
BROADVIEW GARDEN LABYRINTH
Ottawa, ON
613-725-9878 (Susan Kehoe) | smkehoe@rogers.com
Private. Outdoor. Usually open at Spring & Autumn Equinox, Winter & Summer Solstice & Earth Day. Please email to confirm. Open at other times by appointment. Classical design. 7-circuits. 28 foot x 28 foot. Garden. Herbs. Pine mulch path.
Brock University
1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way | St. Catharines, ON | L2S 3A1
Located at corner of Weather Station Field in front of the Campus Store
https://brocku.ca/pedagogical-innovation/resources/the-brock-university-labyrinth/
Public. Outdoor. Installed in 2019, this 7 circuit Cretan labyrinth has a grass path with grey brick expanded centre and cream brick walls. Trees provide some privacy and a green backdrop. The site provides accessibility with access from adjacent sidewalks and is visible from the roads. Initiative of Centre for Pedagogical Innovation in partnership with Ground Services, this was a collaborative partnership between faculty, staff, students and administrative departments who are committed to creating a space on campus for reflection and contemplation. Members of the community can access the labyrinth to walk mindfully and/or in meditation.
43.118129° Lat.; -79.247565° Long.
BROCKVILLE JAIL
10 Wall Street | Brockville, ON | K8V 7A8
Private. Outdoor. For use of inmates. Not open to the public. Cretan design. 5-circuit. 23 foot diameter. Blue paint on concrete. Leafy tree painted in centre. Designed by Ruth Richardson. Painted by volunteers from Bells Corners United Church. Tree in centre painted by prison inmate.
CALVARY MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH
91 Gruhn St. | Kitchener, ON | N2G 1S5
519-744-9696 (Office) | office@calvarymemorial.ca
Public. Call for availability. Indoor portable canvas. Available for rent. Chartres design. 30 foot diameter.
CANCER SURVIVORS GARDEN
McKillop Park - Corner of Wonderland Rd. & Riverside Dr. | London, ON
www.facebook.com/cancersurvivorsgarden | 519-686-0343 (London Home Builders' Association) | www.lhba.on.ca
The Garden features a labyrinth: Public. Outdoor. Permanent. Chartres design. 27 feet 9 inches in diameter. Paving stone with granite centre stone. Inspirational words and phrases are engraved into the bricks.
Carefor MacKay Centre (formerly Marguerite Centre)
700 Mackay St. | Pembroke, ON | K8A 1G6
Private. Outdoor. Permanent. Always Open. Classic Cretan. 7-circuit. 43 foot diameter. Wide grass path outlined with stone. Located at front of Retirement Home in the midst of beautiful flower beds and large trees.
CARLETON PLACE COMMUNITY LABYRINTH
Carleton Place Beckwith Heritage Museum - 267 Edmund Street | Carleton Place, ON | K7C 3E8
http://carletonplacecommunitylabyrinth.blogspot.com | 613-859-2136 (Christine Hume) | christinehume@bell.net
Public. Permanent. Outdoor. Classical style. 7-circuit. Grass path defined by stone pavers. Inspirational stones set into the pathway lead to the pausing stone at the labyrinth entrance. Four seating areas and path around outside of labyrinth is wheelchair accessible. Granite bench with Chartres 11-circuit finger labyrinth inscribed.
Cedar Grove Labyrinth of Thornbury
Cedar Grove Park | Thornbury, ON | N0H 2P0
www.thornburylabyrinth.com | www.facebook.com/cedargrovelabyrinth
Park in lot across from Town Hall – 32 Mill Street and proceed east on the Georgian Trail which is just north of the parking lot. You will see it on your right hand side.
Outdoor. Public. Fully accessible. 7-circuit Classical design created from light and dark concrete pavers. Open from dawn to dark (no lighting) all year. Not cleared of snow in the winter. Large granite 'Memory Boulders' close by on which names of loved ones can be inscribed. Please call 705-351-1543 for more information.
Labyrinth is also available for private functions (weddings, family reunions etc). Please call Town of Blue Mountains, Parks and Recreation at 519-599-3131 to reserve your special day. Soon to be built: an open air pavilion with accessible picnic tables.
CEDAR HaveN
Hamilton, ON
905-659-6119 (Beverly Shepard) | Beverly_shepard@sympatico.ca
Outdoor. Private home. This unique three-part labyrinth, 39 feet in diameter, is built of natural materials with river stones as the walls and a variety of vegetation on the path. It’s in a dell among woods where the ground is sloping, so one walks up and down slopes, in and out of sun and shadow, as well as around and back and forth on the paths. Walkers are also invited to join walks on the spring and autumn equinoxes, summer solstice, and World Labyrinth Day. Please call first for availability and directions. It is usually not appropriate for walking in the winter.
CENTRAL PARK LABYRINTH
Central Park (just inside entrance), Off Guelph Line by Rotary Youth Centre | Burlington, ON
Burlington’s Central Park Labyrinth is an eleven- circuit labyrinth, patterned after the labyrinth at the Chartres Cathedral in France that dates back to the year 1200. The Central Park Labyrinth is located in the northeast corner of Central Park across from the Rotary Youth Centre near the Guelph Line entrance to the park. Central Park Labyrinth is one of the first labyrinths in a public space and is the first permanent wheelchair accessible labyrinth in all of Canada. The permanent Central Park Labyrinth made of coloured concrete officially opened on May 14, 2005.
Centre Street Labyrinths
Stratford, ON
519-273-7067 | Leslie Wright, Veriditas Advanced Certified Labyrinth Facilitator | lesliewpeace@gmail.com
Three labyrinths:
Outdoor. Permanent. Modified 7-circuit Chartres design. 30-foot diameter. Concrete pavers. Tranquil setting with water feature nearby. Private. Open to public by appointment. Please email or call first for availability and directions.
Indoor portable canvas 7-circuit modified Chartres design. 24-foot diameter. Available for facilitated walks, workshops, retreats and conferences at your location.
Indoor portable canvas 11-circuit Chartres design. 40-foot diameter.
For postings of upcoming walks visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/labyrinthpossibilities
CHEN, BEVERLY
Ottawa & Ottawa Valley
613-746-8234 (Beverly Chen, Certified Labyrinth Facilitator) | beverly@beverlychen.com
Indoor. Canvas. Portable. Concentric. Classical. 7-circuit. 21 foot 6 inch diameter, purple lines on 25 foot x 30 foot plain canvas. Available for facilitated walks, workshops, retreats and conferences. Indoor use only. We also create custom tape, canvas or other media, labyrinths for any indoor or outdoor venue. We handcraft wooden finger labyrinths in a variety of patterns, woods, and sizes.
CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL, OTTAWA
414 Sparks St. | Ottawa, ON | K1R 0B2
www.ottawa.anglican.ca/cathedral | 613-236-9149 (Cathedral Office) | info@ottawacathedral.ca
Contact Barbara Brown for labyrinth programming: bbrown7520@gmail.com
Permanent. Indoor. Full-size 11 circuit Chartres design. Inlaid linoleum. 42 foot diameter. Wheelchair accessible (Sparks St. entrance). The labyrinth is available for walking when the room is not in use. Please contact the Cathedral office info@ottawacathedral.ca or 613-236-9149 to know the availability.
CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
445 Anndale Rd. | Waterloo, ON | N2K 2E3
www.christwaterloo.ca | 519-885-4050 (Bonnie Cole Arnal) | celc@golden.net
Public. Outdoor. Cretan design. 7-circuit. 45 foot diameter. Grass.
Christie Pits Wading Pool Labyrinth
750 Bloor St. West (At Christie St.) | Toronto, ON
Modified Chartres design. 11 circuits. Paths alternate between purple and orange. Labyrinth designs are painted in various open spots. Benches. Located in centre of park in the wading pool beside the playground. Parking on surrounding streets.
Christie Traffic Island Labyrinth
Bloor St. West and Christie St. | Toronto, ON
7 circuits. Painted on traffic island in front of Christie Subway Station.
CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST
CLIFFORD COMMUNITY LABYRINTH
Rotary Park, Park St. W. | Clifford, ON
Public. Outdoor. Permanent. Light coloured paving stones embedded in grass. Two benches in centre. Walking directions plaque on site. Cooperative project between Community Environmental Leadership Program of Norwell District Secondary School, individuals and many community groups.
Collingwood Labyrinth
Harbourview Park on Georgian Bay near the Arboretum | Collingwood, ON
Facebook: Collingwood Labyrinth
Outdoor. Permanent. Chartres design, 11-circuit. 72 foot diameter. Fully accessible. 29,000 repurposed bricks that used to line downtown Collingwood streets were paired with new pavers to create the path. The approach and circle surrounding the labyrinth are embedded with Glow in the Dark stones. The surround area will have bike racks, benches, an interpretive sign and donor plaque. For a listing of special events, please visit Facebook page: Collingwood Labyrinth
(Vehicle access is at the north end of Hickory St, turn north from First St. at the Beer Store. Parking lot at end)
COTTER, GRAHAM
13633 County Rd. 29 | Warkworth, ON | K0K 3K0
705-924-2492 (Graham Cotter) | gecotter@gmail.com
Private. Call for availability Three permanent outdoor labyrinths:
Chartres design. Grass
Pre-Celtic spirals. Grass
Cretan design. Gravel
COUSINS, VICKI
Aurora, ON
905-727-7211 (Vicki Cousins) | v.cousins3@gmail.com
Private. Indoor portable canvas labyrinth. Available for workshop or for rent. Chartres design. 24 foot x 24 foot - all in one piece.
DANBROOK, DEBBIE
E26, 1477 Bayview Ave. | Toronto, ON | M4G 3B2
www.healingmusic.com | 416-833-3564 (Debbie Danbrook) | Toll free: 1-888-MUSIC-38 | debbiedanbrook@gmail.com
Private: Call for availability
Indoor portable canvas, Cretan design. 7-circuit, 18 feet x 25 feet.
Debbie offers healing music walks and meditation workshops on the Labyrinth.
Also available are 22 CDs of her Healing Music suitable for walking and meditation on the Labyrinth. Debbie's CD 'Circles of Discovery' is music specifically created for walking the Labyrinth and is available by download or USB stick.
DENIM LABYRINTH
DESLAURIERS, SANDI & IAN
780 Erlwyn Dr. | Ennismore, ON | K0L 1T0
705-292-1177 (Sandi Deslauriers) | deslaurierssandi@gmail.com
Private. Outdoor. Always open. Chartres design. 76 foot diameter. Path of white pine needles and wood chips outlined in stone.
DIVISION STREET UNITED CHURCH
East Lynn Park Wading Pool Labyrinth
1949 Danforth Ave. (south of Danforth between East & West Lynn Aves) | Toronto, ON
Not the usual labyrinth path but a spiral path that takes one from the outer edge right into the centre of this wading pool. Beautifully painted. Located in southern section of park.
ECOLOGY RETREAT CENTRE
Hockley Road, R.R. #1 | Orangeville, ON | L9W 2Y8
www.ecologyretreatcentre.com | 519-941-4560 (Kevin & Stephan Saul) | Toll Free 1-800-486-5460 | bookings@ecologyretreatcentre.com
Private. Outdoor. Please call for availability. Chartres design. 11-circuit. 72 foot diameter. Stone. The Centre is available year round for groups from 12 to 70 persons offering accommodation, meeting space and meals.
Ed McCleverty Wading Pool Labyrinth
Gerrard St. East between Main St. and Reeve Dr. | Toronto, ON
11 circuits. Multi-coloured labyrinth painted in wading pool. Located in Equal Access Playground just east of Ted Reeve arena. Parking on Gerrard St.
The Edible Labyrinth at the Food Forest & Community Gardens
St. George’s Park, 10th St. East | Owen Sound, ON
Contact: Teresa Pearson, Program Manager , Canadian Mental Health Association – Grey Bruce | 519-371-3642 Ext. 1212 | tpearson@cmhagb.org
An initiative of the Grey-Bruce Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association, the Food Forest project was a National Grand Prize Winner for Aviva Community Funding in 2016. The labyrinth feature is 50 feet in diameter with four circuits, and has wheelchair and walker-accessible (1 meter wide) pathways in mechanically compacted limestone screenings. Between the circuits are rows of edible fruiting plants: blueberries, lingonberries, native strawberries, etc., and herbs and medicinal plants: chocolate mint, Echinacea, Catmint, Anise Hyssop, etc. Seating is incorporated in raised planter boxes within the labyrinth. A six foot wide perimeter pathway with benches surrounds the labyrinth, which is approached through a rose arbour.
The labyrinth is on city parkland, and is open to the public, although not cleared or accessible in winter. To find it, access the park entrance immediately east of the ball diamond on 10th Street East at 4th Ave. East. You will see the community gardens back behind the ball diamond.
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/cmhagb/
Instagram: Fresh Roots (@cmhafreshroots) • Instagram photos and videos
Eglinton Park Wading Pool Labyrinth
200 Eglinton Ave. West (Between Yonge St. and Oriole Pkwy.) | Toronto, ON
11 circuits. 3 colours painted in wading pool. Next to Tommy Ryan Playground in north-east part of park. Parking behind community center, entrance off Edith Drive.
Elginburg Trinity United Church
2170 Unity Road | Elginburg, ON
www.odessapc.com | 343-363-3303 (Charlie Pritchard) | music@odessapc.com
Indoor. Chartres design painted on canvas. 7-circuit. 24 foot diameter. Monthly walks are open and free, usually the 3rd Monday of the month at 7 p.m. but please contact to confirm time or for a list of upcoming dates.
ELM TREE CENTRE
Moffat, ON
www.elmtreecentre.com | 519-823-5847 (Martha Hoey) | info@elmtreecentre.com
Instagram: @elmtreecentre | Facebook: facebook.com/theelmtreecentre or @theelmtreecentre
Outdoor. On farm property. Call ahead for availability. 5 Labyrinths:
The Medicine Wheel Vortex Labyrinth - Original design. 8 stone circles. Cedar rail lines.
Labyrinth in the Pine Woods. Cretan design.
The Joy Circle Labyrinth. - Original design. 3 rings of stones surrounding a central mediation point.
The Unity Labyrinth - Original design based on megalithic sites such as Stonehenge, 40-foot circle of stones with a central meditation point.
The Infinity Balance Labyrinth - Original design. Infinity symbol, used for spiritual balance before and after walking a labyrinth.
EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH, EAST CAMPUS
Essentially Lavender
1379 Concession 10 | Formosa, ON N0G 1W0
www.essentiallylavender.ca | Cathy Kirk | cathy@essentiallylavender.ca
Outdoor 7-circuit, 7-colour traditional labyrinth located on lavender farm. The colours of each circuit represent the 7 chakra colours. Open to the public when the farm is open for the season.
See website for times.
Fairmount Park Wading Pool Labyrinth
1757 Gerrard St. (Between Coxwell and Woodbine Aves.) | Toronto, ON
11 circuits. 3 colours painted in wading pool. Benches. Located in south west corner of park. Parking on Beaton.
Feather, Fur and Stone Retreat Centre
455704 45th Line | Embro, ON | N0J 1J0
519- 301-5853 | Rivkah Unland | Rivkahunland@hotmail.com
GPS: 43.171578° Lat.; -80.852455°Long.
Outdoor. Permanent. On private rural property. Medieval design. 7-circuit. Grass and rock. 32 foot diameter. Please call for availability. Rivkah is a Soul Collage Facilitator and often holds workshops and retreats on the property that includes the labyrinth. She is happy to have visitors at any time that is convenient to her family.
FELLS MEADOWS: Nurture in Nature
2429 County Road 25 | Castleton, ON | K0K 1M0
www.fellsmeadows.com | Leslie Fell, founder & host | 905-344-5014 | info@fellsmeadows.com
Outdoor. Permanent. Chartres design. 54 ft. diam. Path outlined with rocks. Located overlooking valley in sanctuary space of over 100 acres which supports wellness of people of all ages. Please call for availability.
GPS: 44.098472° Lat.; -77.925953° Long.
FELSTEAD AVENUE PLAYGROUND
First-St. Andrew’s United Church
Woodfield Eco-Meditation Garden
First-St. Andrew’s United Church (FSA)
350 Queens Avenue | London, ON | N6B 1X6
www.fsaunited.com/eco-meditation-welcome | 519-679-8182 | mail@fsaunited.com
Outdoor. Santa Rosa seven-path. 24’ diameter. The garden that surrounds the church includes a meditation labyrinth, native species trees, indigenous healing plants, a bench from which to study and view chimney swifts, and a pipe organ sculpture that incorporates disused organ pipes. The labyrinth is located on the west side of the church at the corner of Waterloo and Queens.
FIRST UNITED CHURCH
FIVE OAKS RETREAT CENTRE
1 Bethel Road, R.R.# 3 | Paris, ON | N3L 3E3
www.fiveoaks.on.ca | 519-442-3212 ext 22 | director@fiveoaks.on.ca
Three outdoor private labyrinths for use by non-residents with permission obtained by calling office:
Private. Outdoor. Wheelchair accessible. Cretan design. 7-circuit. Painted on asphalt.
Private. Outdoor. Cretan design. Grass.
Private. Outdoor. Chartres design. Grass and stone.
FLINDALL, JOHN
Box 93 | Frankford, ON | K0K 2C0
613-398-7219 (John Flindall) | dj.flindall@gmail.com
Private. Available for rent or purchase. Indoor. Portable. Tyvek material.
Chartres design. 42 foot diameter.
Cretan design modified. 21 foot diameter.
Cretan design in Chakra colours. 21 foot diameter.
Forest Labyrinth
On private property in Chatsworth Twp | 20 min SW of Owen Sound, ON
www.forestlabyrinth.ca | 519-794-0129 (Neil Baldwin) | labyrinth@naturemail.ca
Outdoor. Year-round. A modified 7 circuit Chartes pattern set within a woodland setting of White Pine and Trembling Aspen. Border laid from 2000+ stones; path material is pine needles. Path length (entrance to centre) is 450m, width 1m. Located on private property; use form on web site to request visit date/time. We welcome all labyrinth walkers, as availability allows, no admission cost. Specific directions provided once visit confirmed.
FSA-Woodfield Eco-Meditation Garden
Galilee Centre
398 John St. N. | Arnprior, ON | K7S 2P6
www.galileecentre.com | 613-623-4242 ext. 21 (Galilee Office) | info@galileecentre.com
Spiritual Renewal Centre.
Outdoor. Permanent. In prayer garden. On private property but open to the public. Please check in at the Galilee Centre before walking. Chartres-style. 11-circuit without lunations or centre petals. Grass path with brick walls. 50 foot 6 inch diameter. Contact the Galilee Centre office for schedule of special labyrinth events, workshops and retreats.
GEORGE ST. UNITED CHURCH (now EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH, EAST CAMPUS)
GEORGIAN Bay GENERAL HOSPITAL, PENETANGUISHENE
25 Jeffrey St. | Penetanguishene, ON | L9M 1K6
Located beside main entrance of hospital. Public. Outdoor. Chartres design. 18.3 metre/60 foot diameter. Built into the grass with paving stones. Stone benches. Gardens surround labyrinth on three sides. Paved walkway and area for wheelchairs to park.
GEORGIAN SHORES UNITED CHURCH
GEORGINA CIVIC CENTRE
26557 Civic Centre Rd., R.R. #2 | Keswick, ON | L4P 3G1
www.hospicegeorgina.com | 905-722-9333 (Laurie Knapp ) | caring@hospicegeorgina.com
Public. Outdoor. Permanent. Medieval. Rock. 80+ foot diameter. Located in peace garden. Built by the town of Georgina & Hospice Georgina.
GRAIL SPRINGS HEALTH SPA AND WELLNESS CENTRE
2004 Bay Lake Rd. | Bancroft, ON | K0L 1C0
www.grailsprings.com/labyrinth | 613-332-0154 (Barbara Shaw) | reservations@grailsprings.com
Private. Outdoor. Permanent. 33 foot diameter. Medieval. Inner 5-circuit of the Chartres design. Path outlined in beautiful rocks from Bancroft area. Please call in advance if wanting to visit or walk the labyrinth. Open Monday to Sunday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
GREVEN, CATHERINE & JOHN
Loon Echo Cottage, 1-1575 Fieldale Rd. | Dwight, ON | P0A 1H0
705-635-3460 (Catherine Greven)
Private. Outdoor. Call for availability spring/fall. Open in the summer. Medieval/contemporary design based on Chartres model in 3 circuit shape. Path is stone-lined and is located in a large fern bed. Quartz rock around centre circle 10 feet in diameter. Total diameter of labyrinth is approximately 65 feet.
Directions: North of Hwy 60, off Limberlost Road (which is 13 km east of Hwy 11 on #60) Lat: 45°N 25' 45.9084" Long. 79°W 3' 35.1468" Entrance to labyrinth is at stone steps in front of cottage just lake side of the deck.
GROTTO OF LOURDES
HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS TRANQUILITY TRAIL
17199 Gelert Rd. (enter via County Rd.) | Haliburton, Ontario
A labyrinth healing park located at Haliburton Highlands Health Care Facility.
Public. Outdoor. Wheelchair accessible. Cretan design. 5-circuit. 30 foot diameter. Crushed stone path & perennial sedum.
HARVEY, CANDACE (CANDY)
Burlington, Ontario
905-634-6441 (Rev. Candy Harvey) | candy.harvey2@gmail.com
Two labyrinths. Also available for workshops.
Indoor portable canvas labyrinth. Chartres design. 36 foot diameter. Need at least 40 square foot room.
Indoor portable vinyl labyrinth. 7-circuit Classical design. 19’ x 19’.
HASKINGS-BARBER, LORI
519-209-2529 (Lori Haskings-Barber) | lorihb38@yahoo.ca
Private. May be available for special events. Indoor portable canvas. Chartres design. 24 foot diameter.
HAWTON MAZE (LABYRINTH)
Southampton, ON
kahawton@sympatico.ca (Ann Hawton)
Private. Available at prearranged times to visit. Please call for appointment. Chartres design. 24 foot diameter. Bricks laid in grass in beautiful garden.
HEALING Circle Labyrinth
2424 County Road 2 | Johnstown, ON | K0E 1T1
www.healingcirclelabyrinth.ca | 613-925-1278 (Liz Daly) | healingcirclelabyrinth@hotmail.com
Private. Outdoor. 46 foot labyrinth set amid 1000 evergreen trees, surrounded by a garden sanctuary overlooking the St. Lawrence River. The paths are woven with over 300 plants representing each of the chakra colours. Individual or group visits welcomed. Call or email to make arrangements. See website for special monthly walks.
HEALING HARMONY
965 Mussell Rd. | Oxford Mills, ON | K0G 1S0
613-258-6240 (Amanda Schoenherr) | aschoenherr@ripnet.com
Private. Outdoor. Open to public by appointment. Chartres design. 11-circuit. 60 foot diameter. Woodland path marked by river rock, trees, fallen wood, ferns & forest greens.
Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital
Bridgepoint Health, 14 St. Matthews Rd. | Toronto, ON | M4M 2B5
www.hennickbridgepointhospital.ca | 416-461-8252 ext. 2100 (Spiritual Care Department)
Outdoor. Permanent. Publicly accessible. Modified Chartres design. 68 foot diameter. Contrasting colours of flat concrete paving allow people with impaired vision or mobility to use it easily. Buffered by glass walls and raised planters of flowers, spruce and cedar trees. Located: Outdoor terrace off main floor of Hospital. North end of building overlooking Riverdale Park (directions on website).
the HERB GARDEN
3840 Old Almonte Road | Ottawa, ON | K0A 1A0
herbgarden.ca | herbs@herbgarden.on.ca (Katey & Nathan)
Outdoor. 30 metre/90 ft diameter. Edged with wide variety of perennial herbs. Public welcome to walk during business hours. Visit website for hours of operation: www.herbgarden.ca
HIGH PARK LABYRINTH
1873 Bloor St. West | Toronto, Ontario
www.highpark.org/labyrinth | labyrinth@highpark.org
Seasonal Facilitated Walks: Shawna Yeung shawna.yeung@gmail.com & Susan Murphy smurphygo71@gmail.com
Public. Outdoor. 56 foot diam. Chartres design. 11-circuit. Painted on concrete. Located in the Black Oak Savannah area of High Park, west of the Off Dog Leash Area. North of the Grenadier Café & Teahouse.
Visit us at www.facebook.com/HighParkLabyrinth.
HOMEWOOD HEALTH CENTRE
150 Delhi St. | Guelph, ON | N1E 6K9
519-824-1010, ext. 32436 (Rev. Ram Kalap, Chaplain) | kalaram@homewood.org
Two labyrinths:
Private. Indoor portable canvas. Chartres design. 35 foot diameter.
Private. Outdoor. Walk by appointment only. Chartres design. 11-circuit. 56 foot diameter. Limestone path outlined with stones. Omphalos stone at centre.
HOSPICE GEORGINA
IGNATIUS JESUIT CENTRE OF GUELPH
5420 Hwy 6 N., R.R. #5 | Guelph, ON (1 km N of Guelph) | N1H 6J2
www.ignatiusguelph.ca | 519-824-1250, ext 238 (Land Coordinator) | landcoordinator@ignatius.ca
Public. Outdoor. Roman Catholic Retreat Centre. Next to Jesuit cemetery. Chartres design sculpted from native turf grasses. At labyrinth's centre, defined by black oval pebbles, is a granite boulder and a weathered chair partially enclosed by a ring of Feather Reed Grass. Please limit use to daylight hours. Will be sharing labyrinth with individuals on silent retreat at Loyola House. Contact Land Manager / Property Manager if you are interested in bringing a group. Use is free of charge; donations accepted at a coin box near labyrinth entrance.
JONES, GLENDA & AL
4041 Carroll Side Rd., R.R. #2 | Carp, ON | K0A 1L0
613-256-6479 (Glenda Jones) | aljones@xplornet.com
Private. Outdoor. Call for availability. Abingdon design. 7-circuit. 18 foot diameter. Paving stones with grass path.
JOSHUA CREEK HERITAGE ART CENTRE
1086 Burnhamthorpe Road East, Oakville (1km east of Trafalgar)
www.joshuacreekarts.com | 905-257-4730 | info@joshuacreekarts.com
Permanent outdoor Chartres design, 11-circuit, in a world-class meadow. Located on a 12-acre oasis in Oakville in a 20,000 year-old valley. Mowed grass path lined with volcanic ash with a large quartz crystal at the centre. The labyrinth is 1km to the centre and 1km out. This magnificent labyrinth was built in collaboration with Evolving Families Foundation.
All visitors must sign in at the barn gallery. An offering of $5.00 is suggested. All offerings are gratefully accepted.
Hours are 1 – 4pm Tuesday through Sunday or by appointment.
Parking: Please park in beside the Gallery. To access the labyrinth, follow the lane and cross the bridge. A path, marked on your left, will lead you to the labyrinth in the field.
VIDEO LINK: Labyrinth at Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre (YouTube)
JUBILEE UNITED CHURCH
40 Underhill Dr. | Don Mills, ON | M3A 2J5
www.jubileeunited.ca | 416-447-6846 (Church office)
Two labyrinths:
Public. Outdoor. Wheelchair accessible. Petite Chartres design. 39 foot diameter. This patio stone labyrinth is a beautiful sacred space surrounded by trees and features a burning stone and a bubbling water rock. “Dedicated to Karen Steward.” Call the church or visit the website for scheduled events.
Private. Scheduled walks; phone for times. Indoor portable canvas. Petite Chartres design. 24 foot diameter.
Kempton Howard Park Wading Pool Labyrinth
100 Strathcona Ave. (south of Danforth between Pape and Donlands) | Toronto, ON
11 circuits. 4 colours painted in wading pool. Benches. Shady area. Labyrinth is located at foot of Wroxeter - take wooden stairs down to park.
Kensington Market Labyrinths
Augusta Ave., Kensington St. | Toronto, ON
Heart labyrinth found on Augusta at College St. Variety of labyrinths can be found painted and/or chalked and/or taped on Augusta & Kensington. As they are on the streets walking can only be done safely on Pedestrian Sundays. Number of labyrinths vary because of traffic and weather.
KINCARDINE LABYRINTH PEACE GARDEN
Geddes Environmental Park, Queen St. | Kincardine, ON| N2Z 2Y2
Public. Outdoor. Open to all visitors. Wheelchair accessible. Chalice design (modified Chartres). 82 foot diameter. Stone chip paths bordered by chakra-colour flower beds. Statue of Eirene, Goddess of Peace in centre. Labyrinth information kiosk on site.
LAKESHORE LABYRINTH
Lakeshore Drive United Church, 19 Lakeshore Dr. | Morrisburg, ON | K0C 1X0
www.ucmorrisburg.com | 613-543-3079 (Church Office) | lakeshoreunitedchurch@bellnet.ca
Outdoor. Permanent. Open to all. Unique square labyrinth with a cross in the centre. Red pavers with grey pavers outlining path. Located behind church in memorial garden overlooking St. Lawrence River.
LAVEANNE LAVENDER FIELDS
8667 Gilmour Rd. | Campbellcroft, ON | L0A 1B0
www.laveanne.com | 705-201-1545 (Gary Brazeau Laveanne/Grow Tasty Nursery) | info@laveanne.com
Public. Outdoor. Permanent. Located on grounds of nursery with over four acres of lavender fields and gardens in a park-like setting. Customized 9-circuit Chartres design. Wide grass paths outlined with English lavender. 100 foot diameter. 1/2 kilometre long walk. The lavender only blooms for the whole month of July with the peak being the second and third week. In August the lavender is harvested and then it looks just like green mounds, not as special and it is like that for the rest of the time. It is only July that you can experience the bright purple colour and the tremendous amount of bee and butterflies; it is truly awesome you not only see the colour, you hear the hum of the bees and if you rub the plants you get the soothing scent of the lavender as well. Please check website or Facebook (www.facebook.com/Laveanne) for seasonal hours. Admission required.
44.07598571514476, -78.38059371031694
LAVENDER Hives
Goosemarsh Line at Walker Rd. | Lambton Shores; 13 km south of Grand Bend, ON | N0M 1T0
lavenderhives@gmail.com | Cathy and Garry Parsons
Outdoor. Private. Classical design with cherry tree in center. 7 circuits. Earth path outlined in lavender. 40 ft. in diameter. Located on a lavender and bee farm on the shores of Lake Huron in South-West Ontario. Please contact ahead for availability. Visit our Facebook page for posts and shop: www.facebook.com/Lavender-Hives-653364328148656/info
LEAMINGTON LABYRINTH
Garrison Park, off Oak St. E. on Garrison Ave. | Leamington, ON
www.leamington.ca | 519-326-1065 (Judith Enns) | judithenns27@gmail.com
Public. Outdoor. Open year round. Medieval Chartres. 11-circuit. Grass path with boxwood. Located in Garrison Memorial Gardens.
THE LINK at BETHESDA: LABYRINTH, HEALING GARDEN AND WOODED NOOK
Bethesda United Church, 584 Garner Rd. W. | Ancaster, ON | L9G 3K9
905-902-0337 (Office) | bethesdaunitedoffice@gmail.com
Each location is clearly marked with a sign at its entrance.
Labyrinth: Outdoor. Available year round. Grass. 50ft square. Paths are wheelchair wide. Open to entire community. Group visits welcome. Located in southeast corner of the church grounds.
LORETTO MARYHOLME SPIRITUALITY CENTRE
379A Bouchier St. | Roches Point, ON | L0E 1P0
www.lorettomaryholme.ca | 905-476-4013 | info@lorettomaryholme.ca
Public. Outdoor. Call for availability. Chartres design. 72 foot diameter. Quarrystone. In woods. Lake Simcoe.
Lorhill FARM
1580 Line 34 | Perth East, ON | Located on the 7 & 8 highway between New Hamburg and Shakespeare
www.lorhillfarm.com | Patricia Horst Wagler | lorhillfarm@gmail.com
Book day retreats, walks, or Spiritual direction with trained, certified labyrinth facilitator, director Patricia Horst Wagler. We can discuss content and how you would wish your time to unfold. For bookings, costs and services available go to website.
Two labyrinths:
Private. Indoor. Canvas. Chartres design. 24 foot diameter. Patricia will organize retreats and labyrinth walks with her indoor canvas labyrinth at your location.
THE KNOLL. Private. On a knoll, by the woods, you will find our outdoor labyrinth. You are invited to be in touch with us at Lorhill farm to make arrangements for a visit. Visit our website for information and options.
LOURDES GROTTO, SUDBURY
MANDALA GARDENS
520 Centre Rd. | McKellar, ON | Mail: R.R. #1 | Parry Sound, ON | P2A 2W7
www.mandalagardens.ca | 705-389-1901 (Jane Savile)
Public. Outdoor. Call for availability. 7-path Hopi Labyrinth built of stones on sand.
MANITOULIN PEACE LABYRINTH
Blue Jay Creek All Nations Art Organic Farm
379 Highway 542 | Tehkummah, Manitoulin Island, ON | P0P 2C0
705-618-3604 | Boo Watson | boowatson@amtelecom.net
Private. Outdoor. Permanent. Open all the time to all visitors with winter schedule permitting. Donations for maintenance accepted. Chartres design, 54 foot diameter. In local wood, stone and meadowflowers, with songbirds, creekbed, rippling sky and waving grasses.
MANRESA JESUIT SPIRITUAL RENEWAL CENTRE
2325 Liverpool Rd. | Pickering, ON | L1X 1V4
www.manresa-canada.ca | 905-839-2864 | info@manresa-canada.ca
Public. Outdoor. Call for availability. Modified Chartres design. 72 foot diameter. Stone.
Manthei, Immie & Associates
416-653-7359 (Immie Manthe)
Private. Call for availability. Indoor portable canvas. Chartres design. 28 foot diameter.
In the past the labyrinth has been used at Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church (Toronto), Windermere United Church (Toronto), Hamilton Women’s Centre at Hamilton YWCA, Bereavement Ontario Network Conferences in Geneva Park (Orillia).
Marguerite Centre
MARKS, KAREN
Claremont, ON
905-649-3030 (Karen Marks) | karenmarks096@gmail.com
Indoor portable canvas labyrinth available to rent. Santa Rosa design. 24 foot diameter.
McKillop Park Labyrinth
METROPOLITAN UNITED CHURCH
56 Queen St. E. | Toronto, ON | M5C 2Z3
www.metunited.org | 416-363-0331 | office@metunited.ca
Public. In the Chancel. Wheelchair accessible. Chartres design. 20 feet x 20 feet. Crafted from two tone espresso and slate toned porcelain tiles.
Midhurst United Church
91 Doran Rd. | Midhurst, ON | L9X 0L5
705-722-6331 (Church Office) | office@midhurstunitedchurch.ca
Public. Outdoor. Approx. 60 foot diameter. 5 circuits based on the Chartres design, with the path wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair or walker. The path is earth at this moment, outlined by large stones brought by the community. It is cloistered by hills on three sides. Located at the end of the church parking lot and open so long as the weather permits. The labyrinth was built to recognize the 150th anniversary of Canada and the 130th anniversary of the Church.
MOONSTONE PATH
1289 Commissioners Rd. W. | London, ON | N6K 1C9
www.moonstonepath.com | 519-473-6600 (Carol Askew) | moonstonepath@hotmail.com
Outdoor. Permanent. On private property but the labyrinth is open to all who wish to use it. Classical design. Brick/paver path. 30 foot diameter. Located in the heart of Byron, next to the London Public Library. Entrance from the front of the store or from the rear parking lot.
MOUNT CARMEL SPIRITUAL CENTRE
7020 Stanley Ave. | Niagara Falls, ON | L2G 7B7
www.carmelniagara.com | 905-356-4113, ext. 200 (Joyce Nero) | mtcarmel@carmelniagara.com
Ecumenical Retreat and Conference Centre. Indoor portable canvas. Chartres design. 25 foot diameter. Available for meditation walks from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. by appointment only. Free will donation appreciated. Located within Retreat Centre, directions and map on website.
Next Church
89 Colborne St. | Kingston, ON| K7K 1C8
www.nextchurch.com | 613-777-8562
Next church provides a large indoor painted canvas labyrinth which is made available throughout the year for events, especially during the Lenten/Eastern season and at other times during the year for quiet reflection, prayer and meditation. The labyrinth has also been used at retreats and other gatherings. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries!
Niagara on the Lake Community Labyrinth
10 Anderson Ln. | Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON | L0S 1J0
notlpubliclibrary.org | lptrbn1@hotmail.com (Loretta Pietrobon)
Public. Outdoor. Three-sectioned Chartres variation. 68 foot diameter. 7 circuits. Sod/brick construction.
In memory of Hilja Rannala. Located behind Public Library Garden.
The Old Millbrook School Labyrinth
1 Dufferin St. | Millbrook, ON| L0A 1G0
lenirautianen@gmail.com | 705-559-5293 (Leni Rautiainen)
Public. All welcome. Outdoor. Year-round access. 7 circuits. Cretan design. Natural living labyrinth, walls from local fieldstone. Mowed path and bench.
ONTARIO SHORES LABYRINTH
700 Gordon St. | Whitby, ON | L1N 5S9
www.ontarioshores.ca | Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Services
Public. Outdoor. Permanent. Wheelchair accessible. Unique design. 5-circuit. 52 foot diameter. White concrete with embedded brown stone outlining path. Two paths:
One path for walking to center of labyrinth .
One path takes 1/2 walk and out other path.
On grounds of Ontario Shores Centre & Ontario Waterfront Trail. Foot of Gordon St. (parking on left); 100 metres from roadway gate, asphalt path on right leads to labyrinth.
OWEN SOUND PEACE LABYRINTH
997 - 4th Ave. E. (10th St. & 4th Ave. E.) | Owen Sound, ON | N4K 2N9
www.georgianshoresuc.org | 519-376-3890 (Church office) | office.gshoresuc@bmts.com
Public. Outdoor. Wheelchair accessible. Chartres design. 60 foot diameter. Garden setting. Concrete strips laid in sand. Located at Georgian Shores United Church (formerly Division Street United Church).
The Labyrinth is located on the grounds of Georgian Shores United Church to the south of the parking lot. The labyrinth was a community effort by many faiths, and is open to all to come, reflect, and find peace.
The Peace Labyrinth was awarded the Peace Medallion for 2006 from the International YMCA Peace Week, and the Peace Award at the Baha’i Peace Breakfast and Workshop.
PARISH OF MARCH
PARK OF REFLECTION
Cullen Central Park, 300 Taunton Rd. W. | Whitby, ON
Monument and park dedicated to Canada's ill and injured uniformed service personnel and their families. Design of the park consists of a large circular plaza composed of a double-path labyrinth, an inset healing garden, and amphitheatre seating with a central sculpture. The labyrinth represents the journey taken by the ill and injured back to wellness. Creation of Daimian Boyne. Photo credit: Lisa LaFlamme
Parkminster United Church
275 Erb St. E. | Waterloo, ON | N2J 1N6
www.parkuc.ca | 519-885-0935 (Office Administrator) | parkuc@golden.net
Public. Outdoor. Permanent. Medieval design. 11 circuits. 40 foot diameter. Two colour interlocking brick. Wheelchair accessible. Located at rear of church building. Built June 2016.
PEACE BYE PEACE COUNSELLING AND RETREAT CENTRE
2238 Old Fort Rd. | Midland, ON| L4R 4K3
mensawareproject@gmail.com (David Deschambault)
Private. Outdoor. Permanent. All welcome. Call for appointment. Cretan design. 30 foot diameter. Path outlined with flagstone.
PEACE LABYRINTH
Peace Park
PENETANGUISHENE GENERAL HOSPITAL
RECONCILIATION LABYRINTH
Emmanuel United Church, 534 George St. N. (McDonnel & George) | Peterborough, ON
Outdoor. Permanent. Open at all times weather permitting. No appointment necessary unless a large group would like to use it for an event. Mulch path through grass. 40 foot diameter. Design by Clare Wilson.
RIDEAU PARK UNITED
2203 Alta Vista Dr. | Ottawa, ON | K2G 2M5
www.rideaupark.ca | 613-733-3156, ext. 225 (Steve Clifton) | sclifton@rideaupark.ca
Indoor portable poly canvas. Available during Lent and occasionally at other times. Call for availability. Chartres design modified by Veriditas. 11-circuit. 30 foot diameter. Handpainted in rainbow colours on poly canvas.
ROSICRUCIAN REGIONAL CULTURAL CENTRE
831 Broadview Ave. | Toronto, ON | M4K 2P9
www.rosicrucian.org | 416-463-8544 (Toronto Lodge, AMORC) | ontario@amorc.rosicrucian.org
Private. Indoor. Reims design (modified). Canvas. 8 foot diameter. Labyrinth walk held on a Saturday every three months at 3 p.m. Members & public are invited to participate. Availability limited. Check calendar under Toronto Lodge at www.rosicrucian.org.
Rotary Peace Park
Royal Ottawa Mental Health CENTRE
1145 Carling Ave. | Ottawa, ON
Public. Outdoor. Permanent. 7-circuit labyrinth located to the side of the main entrance. Made of interlocking paving stones of sandstone with the hospital's logo, a butterfly, in the centre. The butterfly, a symbol of hope and the potential of transformation, represents mental health care at it's best. The story behind the logo can be accessed here.
RURAL ROOTZ NATURE RESERVE
645 Northacres Rd. | South Bruce Peninsula, ON | N0H 2T0
www.ruralrootz.com | 519-534-2522 (Tom and Dee Ashman) | ruralrootz@gmail.com
Two outdoor labyrinths. Hours are 10am – 4pm daily from Mothers’ Day to Labour Day. Elsewise by appointment or by luck.
The Bishop’s Labyrinth. Square design. Patterned after one in the Cathedral of Ely in England. Path: 12 inches wide, 300 feet long. Sawdust outlined with recycled bricks.
Rainbow Serpent Labyrinth Australian aboriginal design. 3-circuits. Exit from centre. Path of sawdust outlined with different coloured river stones.
GPS: N44 45.342 W81 10.204
ST. ANDREW’S IN PICTON
31 King St. | Picton, ON| K0K 2T0
www.standrewspicton.com | 613-476-6024 | rev.lynne@sympatico.ca
We have chosen a 7-circuit Celtic Chalice design, 40 feet in diameter. The path is grass outlined with limestone embedded walls. A tree is in the centre. It is completely available to the public and located on the green space to the west of the church. The labyrinth entrance is at the south end of the labyrinth but can also be accessed from the north end by entering the path that is constructed around the labyrinth.
Parking is on King Street or in the parking lot whose entrance is on Bowery Street.
For further information contact Rev. Lynne Donovan at rev.lynne@sympatico.ca or call church at 613-476-6024.
ST. GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH
83 Church St. | St. Catharines, ON | L2R 3C7
www.stgeorgesanglican.ca | 905-682-9232 (Rev. Martha Tetarnic & Jim Jenter) | ltelega@stgeorgesanglican.ca
Private. Wheelchair accessible. Labyrinth walk one Saturday a month. Call for availability. Indoor portable canvas. Chartres design.
ST. GEORGE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, PICKERING VILLAGE
ST. GILES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
205 Linwell Rd. | St. Catharines, ON | L2N 1S1
stgilesstcatharines.ca | 905-934-1901 (Church office) | stgiles1954@gmail.com
Two labyrinths:
Public. Scheduled events. Indoor portable plastic. Chartres design. Can be borrowed for small donation.
Public. Outdoor. Open anytime. Classic 7-circuit design. Inlaid brick. East side of church in Meditation garden.
ST. JAMES’-ROSEMOUNT UNITED CHURCH
171 Sherwood Ave. | Kitchener, ON | N2B 1K2
www.sjruc.ca | 519-893-5316 (Charmian Patrick) | charmianpatrick@rogers.com | 519-742-1002 (Church office) | mail@sjruc.ca
Peace and Carrots Community Garden and Labyrinth Public. Outdoor. Always open. Chartres design. 40 foot diameter. Interlocking brick.
ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH
400 Burnhamthorpe Rd. | Etobicoke, ON| M9B 2A8
416-622-4113 (Coral Prebble)
Public. Outdoor. Permanent. Chartres design. 11-circuit. 53 foot diameter. Pathway outlined with blue paint on asphalt. Labyrinth located in dedicated Southwest corner of lot at rear of church.
St. John The Baptist Anglican Church, Richmond
67 Fowler St., P.O. Box 82 | Richmond, ON | KOA 2Z0
www.saintjohnsrichmond.ca | 613-838-9643 (Church Office) | saintjohnsbulletin@gmail.com
Two labyrinths:
Public. Outdoor. Chartres design. 11-circuit. 52 foot diameter. Red paver stones with grass path in between.
Public. Outdoor. Cretan design. 8 concentric rings. Small stones pathway.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST
20788 South Service Rd. (south of Hwy 401, exit 814, 4 km east of Lancaster) | South Lancaster, ON | K0C 2C0
www.saintlawrenceparish.org | 613-347-3804 (Church office)
Public. Outdoor. Wheelchair accessible. Cretan. 7-circuit. 42 foot diameter. Grass path marked by red brick pavers in a pretty park-like setting with view of the St. Lawrence River. Benches. Open annually from May to September.
St. John’s Anglican Church - Kanata North
325 Sandhill Rd. (in Kanata area) | Ottawa, ON | K2K 1X7
www.stjohnskanata.ca | 613-592-4747 (Lynn Laberge, Administrator) | march@magma.ca
Two labyrinths.
Outdoor. Open to the public at all times. Wheelchair accessible. Chartres design. 11-circuit. 42 foot diameter. Buff and charcoal paving stone.
Indoor. Painted on floor. Chartres design. 7-circuit. May be booked for individual walks or for groups and workshops.
A silent labyrinth walk is held on the first Sunday of the month from May to the end of October from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting.
St. John’s Convent Labyrinth
233 Cummer Ave. | North York, ON | M2M 2E8
www.ssjd.ca | 416-226-2201, ext. 305 (Guest House) | guesthouse@ssjd.ca
Private. Outdoor. Modified Chartres pattern. 11 circuit. Large rock at centre is slightly off-centre so that when you sit on it or stand before it, your feet are in the centre. Path is mulch with riverstones marking the boundaries. Open to all – you do not need to be a guest or on retreat but please phone ahead to check on availability.
Two small stone benches have recently been added to the centre for quiet meditation.
ST. JOSEPH’S HEALTHCARE
Hamilton, Ontario | L8N 3K7
905-522-1155, ext. 3263 (St. Joseph’s Labyrinth Committee Spiritual Care Dept.)
Three labyrinths:
Outdoor. Public access during daylight hours. Chartres design. 60 foot diameter. Grass. On grounds of Centre for Mountain Health Services. 100 W. 5th St. (Follow signs from main entrance at West 5th St.), Hamilton, ON
Outdoor. Public access at all times. Chartres design. 42 foot diameter. Paint on concrete. In hospital courtyard between Marion and Martha wings, near front entrance (Charlton Ave.) 50 Charlton Ave. E., Hamilton, ON
Indoor portable canvas. Available for rent. Cretan design. 24 foot diameter. To rent contact: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program 905-521-6001.
ST. JOSEPH'S HEALTH CENTRE
710 Victoria Ave. E. | Thunder Bay, ON | P7C 5P7
807-343-4331 (Katherine Smith, Spiritual Care Associate) | smithka@tbh.net
Private. For registered clients of St. Joseph's Health Centre. Not open to general public. Indoor. Permanent. Floor Tile. Chartres design. 7-circuit. 12 foot diameter.
ST. JOSEPH’S MOTHER HOUSE
2025 Main St. W. | North Bay, ON | P1B 2X6
705-474-3800 (the Mother House)
Public. Outdoor. Please phone ahead. Modified Chartres design.
ST. LUKE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH
760 Somerset Street West (use Bell St. entrance) | Ottawa, ON | K1R 6P9
www.pathadventures.com | www.stlukesottawa.ca | grace@pathadventures.com (Grace at Path Adventures)
Permanent. Indoor. Petite Chartres design. 7 circuit. Laser-cut marmoleum labyrinth installed into the floor of the sanctuary. Guided labyrinth walks from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. the first Friday of each month from September through June. NOTE: No walk in January 2015 or April 2015. Hosted by Path Adventures. Tea and conversation follow each walk. A freewill offering of $10 suggested.
St. Mark’s United Church
115 Orton Park Rd. | Scarborough, ON | M1G 3G9
Outdoor. Accessible to the public. 3 circuit, Classic style set in grass with the path covered in mulch. In lieu of a rose at the centre there are 6 tree stumps for seating. Located behind the church. Follow the driveway on the left side of the church building to the parking lot. The labyrinth is just behind the parking lot. For facilitated walk contact Katharina Manassis, Veriditas trained facilitator, at kmmananassis@gmail.com.
St. Mary’s Parish, Barrie
65 Amelia St. | Barrie, ON | L4M 1M7
stmarysba.archtoronto.org | 705-728-2985 (Church office) | stmarysba@archtoronto.org
Outdoor. Permanent. Modified Chartres design. 8-circuit. 43 foot diameter. Concrete pavers in sandstone. Path outlined in grey-blue pavers. Benches around perimeter. Tranquil setting. Located directly in front of church entrance.
ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH
808 Ridgeway St. | Thunder Bay, ON | P7E 5H5
www.stpaulsanglicanchurch.ca | 807-622-4945 (Rev. Deborah Kraft, Rector or Christine French, Parish Assistant) | stpaulsanglicanchurch@shaw.ca
Outdoor. Permanent. Open to the public. Chartres design. 11-circuit. 50 foot diameter. Grass path bordered with inlaid engraved bricks. Bricks available for engraving. Stone bench in centre inscribed with "My peace I leave with you" John 14:27. Located in church side gardens at the corner of Ridgeway and Archibald Streets.
ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Southampton
248 High Street | Southampton, ON | N0H 2L0
Outdoor. Permanent. Open to the public. 7-circuit Chartres style design.
ST. PETER'S LABYRINTH AT LOURDES GROTTO
271 Van Horne St. | Sudbury, ON | P3B 1J1
www.stpetersunited.ca | info@stpetersunited.ca
Public. Outdoor. Permanent. Chartres design. 11-circuit. 60 foot diameter. Paving blocks. Path of crushed rose quartz sand. 120 lunations around the labyrinth. This labyrinth is a gift from the congregation of St. Peter's United Church to the people of Sudbury and the Grotto Interfaith site. Located on the top of the Grotto of Lourdes site in downtown Sudbury.
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
49 Queen St. N. | Kitchener, ON | N2H 2G9
Pastor Mark Ehlebracht | pastormark@stpeterskw.ca
Indoor. Chartres design. 11 circuit. 36 foot diameter. Painted on floor of chapel.
ST. STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH
930 Watson St. | Ottawa, ON | K2B 6B9
www.ststephensottawa.org | 613-828-2472 (Parish Administrator) | office@ststephensottawa.org
Public. Outdoor. Wheelchair accessible Classical. 7-circuit. 32 foot diameter. Brick pavers.
ST. STEPHEN'S-ON-THE-HILL UNITED CHURCH
998 Indian Rd. | Mississauga, ON | L5H 1R5
905-278-9245 (Pat Smith, Church Administrator)
Public. Outdoor. Wheelchair accessible. Classical design. 7-circuit. 31 foot diameter. Interlocking stones set into the grass. Located on the back northeast corner of the church property. A gift of Lynda Appleby on the occasion of the church’s 50th anniversary.
St. Thomas the Apostle Mission
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL
1360 Oxford St. W. | London, ON | N6H 1W2
519-660-2798 (Aaron Pellerin, Chaplain)
Private. Portable. Painted on canvas. Chartres design. 9-circuit. 25 foot diameter. Used for retreats and class instruction on prayer.
STE. ANNE’S TRANQUILITY LABYRINTH
Ste. Anne’s Spa | 1009 Massey Road | Grafton, ON | K0K 2G0
www.steannes.com | 905-349-2493 | 1-888-346-6772 | info@steannes.com
Private. Located on grounds of Ste. Anne’s Spa. Garden style. Octagonal. 4 circuits. Bench in centre. Gravel paths with lavender between circuits. Inspires rebirth and renewal.
Seldom Seen, Seldom Heard Labyrinth
16542 12th Concession of King | Schomberg, ON| L0G 1T0
416-854-7228 (Rufus Glassco) | rufusglassco@gmail.com
Private. Outdoor. Public Workshops promoted on our SoundBenefits.ca Facebook Page. On top of the Oak Ridges Moraine, overlooking a Kettle Lake. Chartres Design. 120-foot diameter.
SMITH’S KNOLL LABYRINTH in BATTLEFIELD CEMETERY
Battlefield Cemetery, 70 ½ King Street West | Stoney Creek, ON
Across the street from Battlefield Park on the north side of King Street
The cemetery is the burial ground for the soldiers (Canadian/British, American, First Nations) that died during the Battle of Stoney Creek, June 6, 1813 and is a National Historic Site. To commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Battle, a labyrinth was chosen to provide peace, reflection and equal acknowledgement. This unique labyrinth was created on the cemetery property where a house was located. Notations on the inlaid granite stones are quotes from an American soldier’s journal.
Spruce Lodge Labyrinth Garden
643 West Gore St. | Stratford, ON | N5A 1L4
www.sprucelodge.on.ca | 519-261-4090 ext. 2309 | Spiritual Care
Public. Outdoor. Permanent. Wheelchair accessible. 5-circuit classical labyrinth; adapted to fit the space. Gravel path outlined with pavers, nestled among beautiful spruce trees.
STEPPING STONE LABYRINTH
Felstead Avenue Playground, Mountjoy Ave. (one block south of Danforth, east of Greenwood) | Toronto, ON
Public. Outdoor. Permanent. Unique, fun labyrinth located in children's playground. A path of 107 flagstones set in grass takes one into the center and out back to the starting pad. Maple tree in center. Labyrinth just inside gate entrance. Date installed: October 2012.
Stittsville Peace Park
STONE GARDEN LABYRINTH
Brantford, Ontario
226-387-3941 (Brenda Wivell)
Private. Outdoor Cretan (modified design). 84 foot diameter. Stone path with cedars and perennials. 19 blue granite monoliths. Open daily, year round, weather permitting. Path not cleared in winter. Please call for facilitation or directions.
STONES & CEDAR
R.R. #1, 314182 Hwy 6 North | Durham, ON | NOG 1R0
519-369-6170 (Mary MacCarl) | facebook.com/stonesandcedar
Private. Outdoor. Call for availability. Chartres design. Rock or garden.
Strawberry Labyrinth
744716 Oxford Road 17 | Woodstock, ON
519-532-1522 talk/text (Sue Hilborn) | hilbornsue@gmail.com
8 circuits. Approx. 100” by 100 ft. Paths outlined with strawberry plants. It is available for people to walk independently.
Paths not cleared in winter. Facebook page: Labyrinth of Strawberries at Red Barn Berries.
Sudbury Labyrinth
Tait’s Labyrinth
22688 Tait’s Rd. | Southwest Middlesex (Glencoe), ON | N0L 1M0
519-319-5660 (Carson Burtwistle) | c.burtwistle@gmail.com
Private Property. Outdoor. Permanent. Available by appointment. Rural labyrinth outlined in trees planted in 2006. Left-handed 5-circuit classical design. 220 foot diameter. Maturing trees and shrubs make up the walls.
The paths and spacing are wider than most labyrinths in order to accommodate fully-grown trees. Established on Ekfrid Clay with a wet spot (broken tile) passing through the middle, the trees are: soft maple, honey locust, cottonwood, Kentucky coffee tree, alder, English, swamp & bur oaks, red pine, white spruce, blue Colorado spruce, juniperous Virginia, red osier dogwood, gray dogwood, silky dogwood, osage orange, white mulberry, pea shrub, butternut, and Japanese heart nut.
THE CIRCLE LABYRINTH AT BRESCIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
1285 Western Rd. (access easiest from Sarnia Rd. ) | London, ON | N6G 1H2
www.thecircle.ca | 519-432-8353, ext. 28288 (Kim Young Milani) | circle@uwo.ca
Public. Outdoor. Always open. For access and availability see: Using the circle labyrinth.pdf
Santa Rosa design. 65 foot diam. Stones and grass; sycamore tree in center. At the back of Brescia College.
THIRTEEN MOONS
R.R. #1 | Norwood, ON | K0L 2V0
www.thirteenmoons.ca | 705-652-9329 (Louise Racine) | louise@thirteenmoons.ca
Private. Outdoor, Permanent. Cretan design. 7-circuit. 30 foot diameter. Rock border on grass.
THRESHOLDS
141 Pine Ridge Dr. | Carleton Place, ON | K7C 3P2
www.thresholds.weebly.com | 613-809-7115 (Patti Koeslag) | koeslags@sympatico.ca
Outdoor. Permanent. On private property. Please call first for availability. Classical design. Nestled among tall pines with local Eastern Ontario rock used to delineate path. Located in Black's Corners, (7 minutes south of Carleton Place).
TOBERMORY UNITED CHURCH
5 Brock St. | Tobermory, ON | N0H 2R0
tobermoryunitedchurch@eastlink.ca
Outdoors. Open to the public except on Saturdays & Sundays during times of service. Information signs are posted. Chartres design. 21 foot diameter. Pavers on sand and gravel, set over limestone. A cement walk surrounds the labyrinth.
Toronto Island Labyrinth
TORONTO PUBLIC LABYRINTH AT TRINITY SQUARE PARK
Trinity Square Park (southeast corner of Dundas St. & Bay St. behind the Eaton Centre) | Toronto, ON
www.labyrinthnetwork.ca | Jo Ann Stevenson | info@labyrinthnetwork.ca
Public. Outdoor. Wheelchair accessible Braille sign for the visually impaired. Chartres design. 73 foot diameter. Concrete pavers in black & sandstone. Boxwood hedge around perimeter.
Tree of Life Labyrinth
Cookstown Library 20 Church Street| Cookstown, ON | close to intersection of Hwy 89 & Hwy 27
Located in field adjacent to library
The Tree of Life Labyrinth is a living art installation created by artist Denis Bolohan. The work celebrated Innisfil’s 200th anniversary and will once again be available mid June 2022. Covering a space approximately 112’ x 130’ (34x40 metres), a completed walk of the Labyrinth is 1.3 kilometres. The pathway for the tree is carved into the grasses and wildflowers using patterns based on Celtic design with routes meandering through. The Labyrinth intends to uplift the spirits of residents, encourage outside activity and focus on positivity.
For more information visit: www.innisfilidealab.ca/tree-of-life-labyrinth.
Trinity Bellwoods Park Labyrinths
Dundas St. East & Gore Vale Ave. | Toronto, ON
Two multi-coloured Cretan design labyrinths painted on sidewalk beside the ice hockey rink in the north-east section of the park. Enter off Gore Vale Ave. 7-circuit at south end of sidewalk; 3-circuit at north end.
TRINITY SQUARE PARK
UNITY CENTRE
2631 Kingsway Dr. | Kitchener, ON | N2C 1A7
www.unitykitchener.com | unitykitchener@gmail.com
Public. Outdoor. Chartres design. 16 foot diameter. Painted on asphalt.
Vicki's Labyrinth
Sandford Road, RR #3 | Mount Albert, ON | L0G 1M0
vickipinkerton@gmail.com (Vicki Pinkerton) | www.lifelinecoaching.org
Private. Outdoor. 7-circuit classical labyrinth in mowed field surrounded by milkweed garden. Seasonally awesome. Located on border of Uxbridge Township and Mount Albert. Please email first for availability and directions.
Villa St. Joseph Ecology and Spirituality Centre
445 Monk St. | Coburg, ON | K9A 2S9
www.villastjoseph.ca | 905-372-2741 (Linda Gregg)
Public. Outdoor. Always open. Chartres design. 7-circuit. Turf. Located on east field of the Villa overlooking the lake. An official Monarch Way Station.
Virginia Burt Designs
5318 Cedar Springs Rd. | Burlington, ON | L7P 0B9
www.vburtdesigns.com | 905-331-8375 (Virginia Burt) | virginia@vburtdesigns.com
Private. Outdoor. 7-circuit in grape hyacinth bulbs.
Wadsworth Park Wading Pool Labyrinth
120 Connolly St. (South on Laughton Ave.) | Toronto, ON
Unique labyrinth with 11 circuits, painted in 4 colours in wading pool. The path avoids the various cracks and surface damage in the concrete pool resulting in 80 turns. Benches surround labyrinth. Very attractive labyrinth next to playground area. Parking on surrounding streets.
WATERWORKS PARK
WEST HILL UNITED CHURCH
62 Orchard Park Dr. | Scarborough, ON | M1E 3T7
www.westhill.net | 416-282-8566 (Annie DiPede, Church Administrator) | admin@westhill.net
Public. Outdoor. Facilitated labyrinth walks between September & June each Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Chartres design. 13-circuit. 45 foot diameter. Painted on asphalt in parking lot encircled by evergreens & overlooking a delightful orchard.
West Hills Park Wading Pool Labyrinth
145 Hilton Ave. ( South of St. Clair & 1 block east of Bathurst) | Toronto, ON
First Nations – Medicine Wheel Labyrinth. 11 circuits. The labyrinth area is divided into four sections with the path painted a different colour in each section: yellow, black, red, or white.The four quadrants represent the four seasons, four cycles of day and night, four parts of self. This represents the life journey of people, the circle of life. Benches surround labyrinth. Next to playground. Parking on West Hills and Hilton.
Westminster United Church
1859 Rossland Rd. E. | Whitby ON | L1N 3P2
www.westminster-uc.ca | 905-723-6442 church office
The labyrinth has seven circuits, and it is inlaid into the floor of the sanctuary. Please contact Westminster's office to enquire about available labyrinth walks.
White Rhino Gifts Labyrinth
White Rhino Gifts | 7 Main St. East | Grimsby, ON | L3M 1M7
www.whiterhinogifts.ca | Mark Chindemi, Shauna Daley | 289-321-1879 | whiterhinogifts@gmail.com
Indoor permanent labyrinth. Five circuit. 13 ft in diameter. Quartz path
Facebook page: https://facebook.com/WhiteRhinoGifts/
Wintergreen Studios Labyrinth
9780 Canoe Lake Rd. | Township of South Frontenac, ON | (South of Westport, ON and north of Frontenac Provincial Park or GPS 44.592608,-76.529491)
Mailing address: P.O. Box 75 Yarker, ON | K0K 3N0
www.wintergreenstudios.com | 613–273–8745 | info@wintergreenstudios.com
Cretan (or Minoan) style labyrinth handmade of stone, nestled into a 200 acre forest at an off-grid wilderness retreat facility. 11 circuits. 64 feet in diameter.
Time length: 15-20 minutes on average. Built in April 2017; designer Drew Strickland.
Availability: winter and summer solstice events, spring and autumn equinox events, public workshops, private retreats, or upon request.
Wintergreen also offers educational programming in the arts and on the environment; provides retreat and meeting facilities for individuals and groups, such as families interested in a wilderness weekend retreat; and hosts weddings. Visit website for driving directions and video.
Also on Facebook.
Withrow Park Wading Pool Labyrinth
725 Logan Ave. (south of Danforth Ave. between Logan & Carlaw Aves.) | Toronto, ON
Wide blue path, 4 circuits painted in wading pool. Pink umbrellas, picnic area and playground also in this fenced-in area. Located in northwest area of park.
W.J. BELL ROTARY PEACE PARK
1751 Stittsville Main St. | Stittsville, ON | K2S 1B4 (*directions below)
www.stittsvillerotary.com | 613-620-6245 (Theresa Qadri) | stittsvillerotary@gmail.com OR theresaqadri@gmail.com
Outdoor. Permanent. Public. Wheelchair accessible. Open to all Fall, Spring, and Summer. Chartres design with Rotary International logo in the centre. 11 circuit. 47 feet (14.3 metres) in diameter. Contrasting brick pavers.
This is the first Peace Park with a labyrinth on the City of Ottawa’s property. The Peace Park is open to all and is a place to reflect and enjoy. We thank all who have made this Peace Park possible.
*Follow Trans-Canada Hwy /ON-417 W to Carp Rd. Take exit 144. Continue on Carp Rd/Route 5. Drive to Stittsville Main St. Turn left on Cherry Drive where the parking lot is located and follow path to labyrinth.
WOMENS' COLLEGE HOSPITAL
76 Grenville St | Toronto, ON | M5S 1B2
WCH’S Labyrinth and quiet prayer/reflection room is open to all patients, visitors, and staff. This space is located on the ground floor behind the north wall of The Peter Gilgan Atrium, near the Security office , room #1415.
Originally opened in 2002 in WCH’s previous facility, the Labyrinth was the first hospital-based labyrinth space in Canada and in its new home has been brought to life thanks to the generosity of donors. The labyrinth is an oasis where patients, staff, and community members engage in peaceful reflection, meditation, prayer, group exercise and activities focused on holistic healing. For programmes and activities offered at the Labyrinth visit website.
Woodfield Eco-Meditation Garden
YWCA HAMILTON WOMEN’S CENTRE
see MANTHEI, IMMIE