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WELLNESS in the Wild

Coming Soon

Willmore Wilderness Wellness—also known as Wellness in the Wild—is an exciting new initiative currently in the planning stages. Rooted in the heart of Alberta’s Eastern Slopes, our mission is to assist individuals, families, and groups in achieving optimal physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.

We develop and coordinate community-based health and wellness programs that build self-esteem, encourage healthy living, and promote holistic growth. Our approach blends immersive, nature-based experiences with the rich history and culture of Willmore Wilderness Park, creating opportunities for healing, learning, and connection.

When launched, Wellness in the Wild will offer:

  • Equine-assisted activities that build confidence, trust, and self-awareness

  • Guided wilderness experiences for physical, emotional, and spiritual renewal

  • Talking circles and storytelling to foster understanding and connection

  • Cultural and historical knowledge-sharing honouring the people and places of Alberta’s Eastern Slopes

Our programs will be led by a diverse and experienced team, including:

  • A ACTA Registered counsellor (internationally qualified psychologist)

  • A Registered Nurse (College of Registered Nurses of Alberta) who has studied extensively with Virginia Satir, the “Mother of Family Therapy”

  • A Qualified Addictions Counsellor

  • A Qualified Yoga Teacher

  • A Certified Equine Assisted Activities Instructor

  • Rocky Mountain Cree Elders who share cultural teachings and wisdom

  • Traditional knowledge holders with knowledge of Plants of the Rockies

To support and expand these programs, we also create educational and cultural media—including books, documentary films, interactive websites, and social media campaigns—designed to spark conversation, guide teaching, and begin the healing process.

Whether you are seeking personal growth, stronger community ties, or simply the peace of nature’s embrace, Wellness in the Wild will offer a unique opportunity to reconnect—with yourself, with others, and with the land.

“Programs are delivered as charitable public-benefit services in health promotion and education.” If fees apply, subsidies will be available; please contact the Willmore Wilderness Foundation for options.

Stay tuned for updates as we bring this vision to life.

Our Purpose

Willmore Wilderness Wellness, also known as Wellness in the Wild, exists to promote health, education, and community well-being by connecting people with the land, history, and traditions of Alberta’s Eastern Slopes. We believe that everyone should have access to experiences that strengthen body, mind, and spirit, while also preserving and sharing the cultural heritage of this remarkable region.

Our Objectives

Advance Health – Provide community-based programs, including nature-based activities and equine-assisted learning, that help individuals and families improve their physical, mental, emotional,
and spiritual well-being.

Advance Education – Offer workshops, guided learning experiences, and digital educational resources focused on cultural heritage, traditional knowledge, and wellness practices.

Preserve Heritage – Protect and promote the history and traditions of Alberta’s Eastern Slopes through storytelling, cultural events, and heritage interpretation.

Build Community – Create inclusive spaces—both in-person and
online—that encourage connection, lifelong learning, and shared experiences.

Everyone is Welcome

Willmore Wilderness Wellness is a program in development by the Willmore Wilderness Foundation, a registered Canadian charity (BN 89655 0308 RR0001).

Our programs are designed for public benefit—to advance health, education, and cultural understanding while preserving the heritage of Alberta’s Eastern Slopes.

We welcome:

  • The general public

  • Youth and young adults

  • Indigenous communities

  • Rural and remote residents

  • Others who would benefit from our charitable programs

Fees & Subsidies

Some programs may have a fee to help cover costs. If cost is a barrier, please talk to us—no one is turned away due to inability to pay. Subsidies or reduced fees are available upon request.

Professional Care

Any clinical or therapeutic services are delivered only by qualified, licensed professionals, following professional and ethical standards. Most of our programs are educational and wellness-focused, not medical treatment.

Donate

Support Wellness, Heritage, and Community

The Willmore Wilderness Foundation, a registered Canadian charity (BN 89655 0308 RR0001).

Your gift helps us:

  • Deliver community-based wellness programs

  • Share cultural education and heritage knowledge

  • Restore and protect wilderness spaces

  • Preserve the traditions of Alberta’s Eastern Slopes

Tax Receipts

We issue official donation receipts for income tax purposes for all eligible contributions of $20 or more (or upon request for smaller amounts), in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency guidelines.

Directed Donations

If you’d like your gift to support a specific charitable program, please let us know. If that program is already fully funded or cannot proceed as planned, your gift will be directed to the closest related charitable purpose.

Privacy

We respect your privacy. Your information will never be sold or shared, and will be used only for charitable purposes in accordance with our donor privacy policy.