Men's Retreat | Camp Qwanoes

Men's
Retreat

November 28-30, 2025

Unplug and Reconnect

Relax & Enjoy! Join other men for this unique opportunity of spiritual enrichment and personal encouragement. This quality weekend is designed just for you…a time for reflection, growth, and friendships…free from everyday distraction and clutter. We look forward to welcoming you.

Standard Features:

Great Free Time Options
Guest House Fitness Centre
Many Coffee, Tea & Talk Breaks

Rates & Dates

Retreat	Ages	Dates	Cost
Men's Retreat	18 and up	November 28-30, 2025	$193* (Pacific Woods Lodge) $175* (Sky Ridge Lodge)

*plus 5% GST APPLIES TO CAMPS & RETREATS

DEPOSIT: An initial minimum amount of $60 is required to confirm a registration.

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Key Details

🎤 Speaker: Mark Buchanan

Mark is Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology at Ambrose Seminary in Calgary, Alberta. He is the author of twelve books, including most recently the David Trilogy (David: Rise, David: Reign, David: Descend), a fictional account of the life of King David, and God Walk: Moving at the Speed of Your Soul. His novel Shelter Me, based on the true story of a French village that rescued Jews during WWII, was released in 2025.

He and his wife Cheryl lead New Story Community, a ministry that promotes the flourishing of Indigenous women in Canada. Mark has written numerous articles for Christianity Today, Faith Today, Leadership Journal, Discipleship Journal, and several other magazines. He enjoys scuba diving, fishing, and motorcycles. We are very excited to welcome Mark back to Qwanoes. Prepare for a dynamic weekend of deep meaning, spiritual encouragement, and rich insight.

📝 Details

Begins: Friday, 9:30 pm (Registration 8:15-9:15 pm)
Ends: Sunday, 1:30 pm Mainlanders will catch the 3:15 pm ferry to Tsawwassen.
Accommodation: Warm dormitory-style rooms in our Lodges (Sky Ridge and the Pacific Woods Lodge). You can choose which lodge you would like to stay in when you register.
What to bring: Your own bedding, Bible, alarm clock, flashlight, warm casual clothes, personal items, appropriate footwear, old clothes & shoes (just in case!).

🌲 Activities

Challenge Course (Jet Stream, Sky Station, SkyScraper, Screamer, Ocean Kayaking, Climbing Tower, Breath-Taker, etc.), Ocean Kayaking, Outdoor Laser Tag, Hiking, Corn Hole, Ping Pong, Street Hockey, Skate Park, Volleyball, Basketball, Foosball, Trampoline, Club Coco, and more.