The Guest House offers hospitality to guests for a time of rest and refreshment, either by the day, overnight, or for a few days.

Some guests come on their own for a time of retreat, either on the weekend or on a weekday. These private retreats include a room in the Guest Wing for privacy, prayer, and rest.

There is single accommodation for up to 32 overnight guests, with 5 double occupancy rooms. There are meeting facilities for groups of various sizes.

Please contact us for more information about guest accommodation.

St. John’s Convent:
233 Cummer Avenue
Toronto, ON M2M 2E8

Phone +1 (416) 226-2201, ext. 305
guesthouse@ssjd.ca

RETREAT PROGRAMS

Within an atmosphere of prayerfulness and silence, our retreats will help you focus on the presence and activity of God in your own life.

This includes a variety of options:

• Individual private retreats
• Individual guided retreats
• Conducted group retreat programs throughout the year
• Opportunities for parishes, groups, or individuals to book retreats
• Details about retreats here »

THE LABYRINTH is an ideal spot for meditation

The Convent and Guest House grounds features an outdoor labyrinth - an ideal spot for meditation. details »

QUIET DAYS

There are opportunities to either take part in our regular scheduled program of Quiet Saturdays, or to book as churches, groups, or as individuals - to spend a quiet day at the Convent.

Some guests come on their own for a time of retreat or quiet.
Others come for a time of rest and refreshment.

These quiet days can be spent

• Privately
• With a group
• With your own speaker
• With an arranged speaker from the Convent

For more information on scheduled retreats and quiet days, see here »