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50 Best Executive Retreat Facilitators in Canada

  • Writer: Jonno White
    Jonno White
  • Jan 15
  • 19 min read

Planning an executive retreat for your leadership team is one of the most important investments you can make in your organisation's future. The right facilitator transforms a corporate getaway into a strategic inflection point where senior leaders align on priorities, resolve tensions, and build the trust required to execute at the highest level.


But here is the challenge. With dozens of facilitators, planners, and venues competing for your attention, how do you find someone who delivers measurable outcomes rather than just a pleasant experience?


This guide exists to solve that problem. Whether you need an expert facilitator for a strategic planning retreat, a professional meeting facilitator for your board meeting, or someone to lead team building activities that actually transfer learning back to the work place, you will find the right fit below.


If you want help figuring this out or want to book an executive retreat facilitator who has delivered results for teams from the United States to Singapore, contact Jonno White at jonno@consultclarity.org. As a Certified Working Genius Facilitator who has worked with schools, corporates, and nonprofits across four continents, Jonno brings fresh perspectives and true frameworks that produce action plans your team will actually execute.


Leadership team in corporate attire gathered around a boardroom table at an offsite workshop, listening to a facilitator presenting “Working Genius: The Fastest Growing Assessment in the World for Building Better Teams,” with a Canadian landmark visible through the window.

How to Choose an Executive Retreat Facilitator


Before diving into the directory, consider these evaluation criteria that separate expert facilitators from those who simply fill time on an agenda.


Does the Facilitator Design for Outcomes, Not Just Activities?


The best facilitators start with your strategic goals and work backwards. They ask about specific business issues, leadership behaviours you want to shift, and how you will measure success. If a facilitator leads with venue recommendations or team-building activities before understanding your unique needs, that is a red flag.


Interactive corporate retreats that generate new ideas require more than entertainment. The team development process should be structured to produce a genuine learning experience, not just a pleasant getaway.


Jonno White, author of the bestselling book Step Up or Step Out (https://www.amazon.com.au/Step-Up-Out-Difficult-Conflict/dp/B097X7B5LD) with over 10,000 copies sold globally, approaches every engagement by first clarifying what decisions need to be made and what tensions need to be resolved. This ensures the entire team leaves with clarity rather than just good feelings.


Do They Have a Repeatable Process?


Look for facilitators who can articulate their typical retreat engagement process. This should include pre-retreat meetings to understand team dynamics, discovery calls with key stakeholders, and a clear planning process that builds toward your conference room conversations.


A professional meeting facilitator will explain how they handle the planning stage, what necessary resources they need from you, and how they ensure transfer of the learning back to daily operations.


Can They Handle Executive-Level Dynamics?


Facilitating senior executives is fundamentally different from running a workshop for individual staff or new hires. Management teams bring complex politics, competing priorities, and established power dynamics. Your facilitator must be able to create a dedicated space where even board members feel safe to engage in strategic thinking and brainstorming sessions.


If you are looking for someone who understands these dynamics at a deeper level, reach out to Jonno White at jonno@consultclarity.org. With experience facilitating executive team offsites for organisations ranging from hospital foundations to agencies of the United Nations, Jonno knows how to navigate the unique ability each leader brings while keeping the group focused on business strategy.


What Happens After the Retreat?


The most crucial role a facilitator plays often comes after the event. Do they provide 1-1 coaching to boost sustainability of the initiative? Will they help you transfer insights into a clear goal and strategic priorities your team can execute?


Ask potential facilitators about their follow-up process. The best ones offer some form of post-retreat support, whether that is a free consultation to review progress or structured check-ins to ensure your next level of performance materialises.


Geography and Budget Considerations


Many organisations assume they must hire a local facilitator to manage costs. This assumption often leads them to settle for less experienced options. The reality is that having an international facilitator travel to your ideal location is frequently far more affordable than people expect.


Jonno White regularly travels from Brisbane, Australia to deliver executive retreats across North America, including Canada. Many clients are surprised to find that flying Jonno in costs less than engaging a well-known local provider. Whether you want face-to-face facilitation or virtual delivery for your next company retreat, email jonno@consultclarity.org to discuss options.


Featured: International Expert Available for Canadian Engagements


1. Jonno White, Global Leadership Facilitator, Brisbane, Australia


Jonno White is a Certified Working Genius Facilitator, keynote speaker, and leadership consultant who has delivered executive retreats and team development sessions across four continents. He is the bestselling author of Step Up or Step Out (https://www.amazon.com.au/Step-Up-Out-Difficult-Conflict/dp/B097X7B5LD), which has sold over 10,000 copies globally and provides a proven framework for handling difficult conversations and change management challenges.


Jonno hosts The Leadership Conversations Podcast with over 230 episodes reaching listeners in 150+ countries and is the founder of The 7 Questions Movement with 6,000+ participating leaders worldwide. He presented a Working Genius masterclass at the ASBA 2025 National Conference with a 93.75% satisfaction rating.


His facilitation approach combines Working Genius, DISC, and CliftonStrengths assessments to help executive teams understand their unique ability to contribute. Jonno specialises in transforming leadership retreats from pleasant getaways into strategic inflection points where senior leaders align on priorities and leave with executable action plans.


International travel for face-to-face work is a normal part of Jonno's practice, and Canadian organisations are often surprised at how affordable it is to bring him in compared to high-profile local options. Whether you need facilitation services for a strategic planning retreat, a guest speaker for your corporate conference, or an MC for your leadership summit, Jonno delivers.

Specialty: Working Genius facilitation, executive team offsites, leadership development, keynote speaking, MC services

Best for: Schools, corporates, nonprofits, and executive teams seeking a facilitator who combines emotional intelligence with proven frameworks to produce measurable outcomes


To book Jonno White for your executive retreat in Canada, email jonno@consultclarity.org to discuss your team's needs.


Strategic Facilitation Firms


2. InnerWork, Canada and Global


InnerWork has served leaders and teams since 1990, facilitating over 1,500 organisational meetings globally. They specialise in retreat and conference design and facilitation, corporate retreats, leadership retreats, and board meeting facilitation. Their client list includes Johnson and Johnson, J.P. Morgan, Google, Microsoft, Pfizer, and Coca-Cola. InnerWork's longevity and volume of facilitated meetings signal deep experience with high-performing teams across industries.

Specialty: Retreat and conference design, meeting facilitation

Best for: Enterprise organisations seeking proven, high-volume facilitation with global reach


3. FUSE Facilitation, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver


FUSE Facilitation delivers corporate event planning and facilitation for executive retreats, strategic planning sessions, and board facilitation across four major Canadian cities. They explicitly name their frameworks: ORSC (Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching) and Vertical Development (VeDA). Their positioning emphasises systems thinking over individual coaching, focusing on tension, sense-making, and psychological safety. FUSE is a Superheroes Academy Inc. company.

Specialty: Strategic planning sessions, board facilitation, leadership retreats

Best for: Leadership teams seeking framework-driven facilitation with multi-city Canadian coverage


4. Intersol, Ottawa, Ontario


Intersol has provided meeting facilitation and conference facilitation services for over three decades. Based in Ottawa, they serve public and private sector clients including Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Health Canada, and Natural Resources Canada. Their approach emphasises neutrality, structure, and decision quality. Testimonials name specific facilitators Julie Fillion and Kathleen Connelly, providing transparency about who delivers the work.

Website: intersol.ca

Specialty: Meeting facilitation, conference facilitation, ministerial round tables

Best for: Government agencies, public sector organisations, and corporate teams seeking structured, neutral facilitation with reporting deliverables


5. Results Map, Ottawa, Canada


Results Map offers strategic facilitation for retreats, off-sites, and strategic planning. They position themselves for high-stakes sessions with clients including the House of Commons, Bank of Canada, and United Nations agencies. Their bilingual delivery (English and French) serves organisations requiring both official languages. Results Map emphasises co-creation and delivers tangible outputs including strategic plans, change roadmaps, and communications plans.

Website: resultsmap.com

Specialty: Strategic facilitation, bilingual delivery, co-creation sessions

Best for: Government organisations, universities, and enterprises requiring bilingual facilitation with documented deliverables


6. Potentials Realized, Ontario, Canada


Potentials Realized offers training and facilitation services including staff retreat facilitation ranging from one to five days. Founded by Jennifer Britton, they work with corporate, governmental, and nonprofit clients. Their past retreat clients include United Nations entities, UNICEF West and Central Africa Regional Office, Ontario Provincial Police, and TD Waterhouse. They offer structured programs including Group Coaching Essentials and Workshop and Retreat Essentials.

Specialty: Staff retreat facilitation, group coaching, facilitation training

Best for: Organisations seeking customisable retreat facilitation with optional facilitator training components


Still comparing options for your executive team retreat? Contact Jonno White at jonno@consultclarity.org to discuss facilitation services tailored to your specific business issues and team size.


Retreat Planning and Logistics Agencies


7. Neolé, Canada


Neolé provides corporate retreat planning and facilitation for team development retreats, leadership retreats, and strategic planning retreats. They offer all-inclusive planning plus in-house facilitators and partner venue recommendations. Testimonials reference the Town of Penetanguishene, YWCA Canada, and AWCBC. Their CEO holds a Master of Science in Creativity and Change Leadership, and the team brings 75+ years combined experience.

Website: neole.ca

Specialty: Retreat planning, team development, logistics coordination

Best for: Remote and hybrid teams, leadership teams seeking comprehensive planning plus facilitation


8. Team Retreats Canada (TRC) and Inspire DS Inc, Etobicoke, Ontario


Team Retreats Canada offers packaged retreat planning services through three tiers: Essentials, Plus, and Executive packages. Their services focus on planning, coordination, and vendor management rather than direct facilitation. They source facilitators as part of their service, making them ideal for organisations wanting a white-label planning partner. Add-on services include guest speaker sourcing and booking, retreat branding, and post-retreat content support.

Specialty: Retreat planning, coordination, vendor sourcing

Best for: HR, Operations, and EA teams seeking logistics management with sourced facilitation


Venue-Based Retreat Providers


9. The Crossing at Ghost River, Cochrane, Alberta


The Crossing at Ghost River near Calgary serves as both a retreat venue and aggregator of trusted partners. They offer leadership workshops and retreats with all-inclusive packages including venue, accommodation, and dining. Maximum capacity is 60 guests. Their partner roster includes Pacific Center for Leadership (PCFL), Scenarios to Strategy (S2S), The One World Drum Co., and Out of Our Heads Productions.

Specialty: Venue with partner network for facilitation and activities

Best for: Alberta-based organisations seeking venue-plus-facilitation packages


10. The Lodge at Lakeshore, Emeryville, Ontario


The Lodge at Lakeshore hosts workshops, day events, and full retreats. Founded by Jenny Natyshak, a retreat and breathwork facilitator, the venue offers both space rental and on-site programming. They list experts including Bouchra El Amine, a holistic retreat leader specialising in breathwork, Qigong, and Reiki.

Specialty: Venue hosting, breathwork facilitation, wellness-integrated retreats

Best for: Teams seeking wellness-focused retreat experiences in Ontario


Adventure and Experiential Retreat Providers


11. Elements Adventure Company, Lumby, British Columbia


Elements Adventure Company delivers custom staff and corporate retreats with outdoor adventure in British Columbia. Their offerings include canoeing, wilderness expeditions, leadership and teamwork workshops, and nature education. Certifications include Paddle Canada, Leave No Trace, and Recreational Canoeing Association of BC. They offer a Surprise Adventure Retreat format for teams seeking novelty.

Specialty: Outdoor adventure retreats, paddling-based team building

Best for: Teams seeking nature-based leadership development in a natural environment


12. Stellar Experiences, Banff, Canmore, Kananaskis, Alberta


Stellar Experiences delivers luxury adventure and wellness corporate retreats in the Canadian Rockies. They provide bespoke leadership programs combining outdoor experiences with executive coaching, keynote speakers, and program facilitation. Their positioning emphasises transformational, high-end experiences for company offsites and leadership retreats.

Specialty: Luxury adventure retreats, wellness integration

Best for: Executive teams seeking premium, experience-driven retreats in Alberta


13. Home On The Range Adventure Tours, Calgary, Alberta


Home On The Range Adventure Tours provides corporate retreats and a dedicated facilitation team. They combine western adventures with facilitation services, offering program design, delivery, transportation, and accommodations. Their facilitator bios include Robert Ironside (President and CEO), Joseph A. Macdonald (owner and operator), and Andy Tamas (leadership consultant). Past clients include Royal Bank Financial Group, Bank of Montreal, Telus, RCMP, and Government of Canada.

Specialty: Corporate retreats with adventure experiences, facilitation team

Best for: Enterprises seeking combined adventure and facilitation in Alberta


Looking for an executive retreat facilitator who can work with your team in any Canadian location? Email jonno@consultclarity.org to book Jonno White for your next offsite. Travel costs are often far more affordable than clients expect.


Leadership Development and Executive Coaching Specialists


14. Pacific Center for Leadership (PCFL), Canada


Pacific Center for Leadership provides facilitators and leadership consultants specialising in leadership development programs, organisational change, and team facilitation. They appear as a partner provider through The Crossing at Ghost River venue network.

Website: Website not publicly confirmed

Specialty: Leadership development, change management

Best for: Teams seeking leadership-focused facilitation through venue partnerships


15. Scenarios to Strategy (S2S), Canada


Scenarios to Strategy offers organisational and leadership consulting with a focus on scenario planning. Their named programs include The Business Idea, Value Proposition Approach to Strategy, and Scenario Planning. They integrate strategy, culture, branding, and people performance in their approach.

Website: Website not publicly confirmed

Specialty: Scenario planning, strategy integration

Best for: Executive teams seeking strategy-heavy facilitation with scenario planning methodology


16. Tamas Consultants Inc., Almonte, Ontario


Founded by Andy Tamas, Tamas Consultants Inc. specialises in leadership, human relations, team building, evaluation, training, and organisation development. Their client list includes the House of Commons, Canadian military, United Nations operations in Afghanistan, Canadian Human Rights Commission, and Habitat for Humanity International.

Website: Website not publicly listed

Specialty: Leadership, team building, organisation development

Best for: Government organisations and large institutions requiring OD expertise


17. GrowthPoints Strategies, British Columbia


GrowthPoints provides executive coaching, facilitation, and retreats. Testimonials reference Kate (facilitator) creating safe space for leadership teams. Clients include the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, South Island Prosperity Partnership, and BC Pension Corporation.

Specialty: Executive coaching, facilitation, retreats

Best for: BC-based organisations seeking coaching-integrated facilitation


18. The Clemmer Group, Canada


The Clemmer Group, led by Jim Clemmer, has facilitated intensive two-day offsite workshops for leadership teams. Their clients include McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Grand River Hospital, Great-West Life, and Metro Retail Supply Chain Solutions Inc. They offer Zenger Folkman Programs and Services.

Specialty: Leadership development, offsite workshops

Best for: Corporate teams seeking intensive leadership development programming


19. MacPhie Activist Facilitation, Toronto, Ontario


MacPhie offers strategic facilitation with an activist positioning. Based in Toronto, they provide consulting, speaking, and training alongside facilitation services.

Website: macphie.com

Specialty: Strategic facilitation, activist approach

Best for: Organisations seeking facilitation with social impact orientation


20. Altium Leadership, Toronto, Ontario


Altium Leadership provides strategic planning facilitation for boards and leadership teams. Based in Toronto, they specialise in offsite facilitation and planning.

Specialty: Strategic planning facilitation, board facilitation

Best for: Boards and leadership teams seeking Toronto-based planning facilitation


21. Sayid Consulting, Canada


Sayid Consulting positions itself for strategic planning facilitation, serving organisations seeking structured approaches to strategy sessions and planning processes.

Specialty: Strategic planning facilitation

Best for: Organisations seeking focused strategic planning support


If leadership development is a priority for your executive retreat, consider working with Jonno White, whose bestselling book Step Up or Step Out (https://www.amazon.com.au/Step-Up-Out-Difficult-Conflict/dp/B097X7B5LD) provides a proven framework for addressing difficult conversations and leadership behaviours. Email jonno@consultclarity.org to discuss your team's development needs.


Team Building and Experiential Facilitators


22. The One World Drum Co., Canada


The One World Drum Co. provides drum circle team building experiences. Listed as a partner through The Crossing at Ghost River, they specialise in music-based team development workshops that build communication and trust through collaborative rhythm.

Website: Website not publicly confirmed

Specialty: Drum circle team building

Best for: Teams seeking creative, music-based team building activities


23. Out of Our Heads Productions, Canada


Out of Our Heads Productions has delivered corporate team building and entertainment events since 1997. Their offerings include escape rooms, murder mysteries, trivia, Amazing Chase, and Survivor-style games.

Website: Website not publicly confirmed

Specialty: Team building entertainment events

Best for: Teams seeking activity-based team building with entertainment focus


24. Breakthrough Corporate Training, Canada


Breakthrough Corporate Training provides custom team retreat and team building experiences. Their services include keynotes, MC work, and intensive experiences. Named speakers include Scott Epp, Luke Ashcroft, and Greg Beech.

Specialty: Team retreats, keynotes, team building

Best for: Corporate teams seeking combined speaking and team building experiences


25. Executive Oasis International, Canada


Executive Oasis International, founded by Anne Thornley-Brown, offers retreats and team building services. Their positioning references the Conference Board of Canada for research context on team effectiveness and retreat best practices. They provide leadership training alongside interactive corporate retreats on an annual basis for many clients.

Specialty: Retreats, team building, leadership training

Best for: Teams seeking established retreat provider with research orientation


Wellness and Holistic Retreat Facilitators


26. Executive Exhale, Canada


Executive Exhale provides leadership retreats and wellness workshops. Founded by Tammy Delaney-Plugowsky, they offer certified HeartBreath facilitation. Testimonials reference Government of Canada leadership workshop participants.

Specialty: Leadership retreats, wellness workshops, breathwork

Best for: Leaders seeking wellness-integrated retreat experiences


27. Jenny Natyshak, Emeryville, Ontario


Jenny Natyshak is a retreat and breathwork facilitator, founder of The Lodge at Lakeshore, and founder of the Leading with Love movement. She offers life coaching and movement community programming alongside retreat facilitation.

Specialty: Breathwork facilitation, retreat leadership

Best for: Teams seeking breathwork and wellness-focused facilitation


28. Bouchra El Amine, Ontario


Bouchra El Amine is a holistic retreat leader specialising in breathwork, Qigong, Reiki, and coaching. She hosts women's sacred circles and offers energy healing by appointment. Available through The Lodge at Lakeshore.

Website: Available via The Lodge at Lakeshore

Specialty: Holistic retreat leadership, energy healing

Best for: Teams seeking wellness modalities integrated into retreat programming


Individual Facilitators and Consultants


29. Julie Fillion, Ottawa, Ontario


Julie Fillion is a facilitator with Intersol who has delivered meetings for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Health Canada. Her testimonials highlight effective facilitation for federal government departments.

Website: intersol.ca

Specialty: Meeting facilitation, government sector

Best for: Public sector organisations seeking experienced federal facilitation


30. Kathleen Connelly, Ottawa, Ontario


Kathleen Connelly is a facilitator with Intersol referenced in testimonials for facilitating meetings with Natural Resources Canada.

Website: intersol.ca

Specialty: Meeting facilitation, government sector

Best for: Government departments and public sector teams


31. Jennifer Britton, Ontario


Jennifer Britton is the founder of Potentials Realized and contact for their training and facilitation services. Her organisation has served UN entities, UNICEF regional offices, and Ontario Provincial Police.

Specialty: Retreat facilitation, group coaching training

Best for: Organisations seeking facilitator training alongside delivery


32. Robert Ironside, Calgary, Alberta


Robert Ironside serves as President and CEO at Home On The Range Adventure Tours. His bio includes academic credentials and corporate background, with connections to Learning Dividends e-learning company.

Specialty: Corporate retreat design and facilitation

Best for: Enterprise clients seeking academically-grounded facilitation


33. Joseph A. Macdonald, Calgary, Alberta


Joseph A. Macdonald is the owner and operator of Home On The Range Adventure Tours. His background spans tourism consulting, business development, and marketing alongside retreat program planning.

Specialty: Program planning, corporate retreat leadership

Best for: Organisations seeking adventure-integrated retreat experiences


34. Andy Tamas, Almonte, Ontario


Andy Tamas is the founder and Director of Tamas Consultants Inc. His client list includes House of Commons, Canadian military, United Nations operations, Nortel, and Canadian Human Rights Commission. He specialises in leadership, team building, evaluation, and organisation development.

Website: Via Tamas Consultants Inc.

Specialty: Leadership, organisation development

Best for: Government and large institutions requiring senior OD expertise


When you need a facilitator who can handle complex team dynamics and difficult conversations, Jonno White brings both frameworks and real-world experience. His book Step Up or Step Out (https://www.amazon.com.au/Step-Up-Out-Difficult-Conflict/dp/B097X7B5LD) has helped leaders in the United States, Canada, the UK, and beyond navigate challenging team situations. Contact jonno@consultclarity.org to discuss facilitation for your next executive retreat.


Speakers and Keynote Presenters for Retreats


35. Gordon Sheppard, Edmonton, Alberta


Gordon Sheppard operates Executive Wins and Business Expert Solutions Inc. He facilitates senior leaders and corporate teams, with clients including MacEwan University, University of Alberta, City of Chestermere, APEGA, Edmonton Global, and Blue Diamond Resorts. His positioning emphasises confidence and experience in executive facilitation.

Specialty: Executive facilitation, meeting leadership

Best for: Alberta-based organisations seeking executive-level facilitation


36. Randall Craig, Canada


Randall Craig is a facilitator, speaker, and consultant with early career experience at KPMG. Thinkers360 ranked him a Top 50 Global Thought Leader. Testimonials reference Patrick Ferrier (McGraw-Hill Ryerson Higher Ed), Bob Coffey (KPMG), and Michel Neray (MoMondays).

Specialty: Strategy, speaking, consulting

Best for: Organisations seeking thought leadership combined with facilitation


37. Kristin Arnold, Prince Edward Island


Kristin Arnold offers executive offsites and leadership services with a seasonal home base in Prince Edward Island. She served as Past President of the National Speakers Association. Her clients include Mercedes-Benz, Kaiser Permanente, Nestlé, and FEMA. She operates through Quality Process Consultants, Inc.

Specialty: Executive offsites, team facilitation

Best for: Executive teams seeking NSA-credentialed facilitation


38. Janet Eastwood, Canada


Janet Eastwood is a professionally trained facilitator offering services through Two Red Chairs Facilitation and Retreat Planning. Related services include The Career Spa.

Specialty: Facilitation, retreat planning

Best for: Teams seeking boutique facilitation services


39. Denis Lévesque, Canada


Denis J. Lévesque (CEC, PCC) operates Big Dashan's Facilitation Services. He uses the Birkman Personality Profile Method and offers facilitation and coaching services.

Website: bigdashan.com

Specialty: Facilitation, coaching, Birkman assessment

Best for: Teams seeking assessment-integrated facilitation


Looking for a keynote speaker and MC to anchor your executive retreat? Jonno White, host of The Leadership Conversations Podcast with 230+ episodes and listeners in 150+ countries, brings proven expertise in engaging audiences and facilitating meaningful dialogue. Email jonno@consultclarity.org to book Jonno as your guest speaker or MC.


Training and Development Adjacent Providers


40. The Talent Company, Canada


The Talent Company provides executive development programs. Contact Melanie Abrahams for program inquiries.

Specialty: Executive development

Best for: Organisations seeking executive development programming


41. TrainingFolks, Canada


TrainingFolks supports leading Canadian businesses across health, transportation, safety, and food manufacturing sectors with training solutions.

Specialty: Corporate training

Best for: Organisations seeking training support adjacent to retreat programming


42. Cultural Awareness International, Global


Cultural Awareness International provides cross-cultural and cultural awareness training, relevant for organisations with diverse or global teams preparing for executive retreats.

Specialty: Cultural awareness training

Best for: Global teams requiring cultural competence development


Directories and Aggregators


43. Teamland, Canada


Teamland functions as an aggregator listing corporate retreats and team building options across Canada. Their directory helps organisations discover providers based on location and service type.

Website: teamland.com

Specialty: Directory, aggregator

Best for: Initial research and provider discovery


Partner Providers (Available Through Venue Networks)


44. Pacific Center for Leadership (PCFL), Partner Provider


Available through The Crossing at Ghost River partner network, PCFL provides leadership development programs, organisational change strategies, and professional facilitators for leadership retreats.

Website: Available via venue partnerships

Specialty: Leadership development, change management strategies

Best for: Teams booking through venue partnership model


45. Scenarios to Strategy (S2S), Partner Provider


S2S appears through The Crossing at Ghost River partner roster, offering scenario planning, strategy integration, and three proven programs for executive teams.

Website: Available via venue partnerships

Specialty: Scenario planning, strategy

Best for: Executive teams requiring strategy-focused sessions


46. The One World Drum Co., Partner Provider


Available through The Crossing at Ghost River, this specialty music school offers drum circle team building that develops leadership, communication, feedback, trust, and team dynamics through collaborative rhythm.

Website: Available via venue partnerships

Specialty: Drum circle team building

Best for: Teams seeking creative team building activities


47. Out of Our Heads Productions, Partner Provider


Operating since 1997, Out of Our Heads Productions provides corporate team building and entertainment through The Crossing partner network. Offerings include escape rooms, murder mysteries, trivia games, Amazing Chase, and Survivor-style experiences.

Website: Available via venue partnerships

Specialty: Team building entertainment

Best for: Teams seeking activity-based engagement


Additional Specialists


48. Learning Dividends, Canada


Learning Dividends is an e-learning company co-founded by Robert Ironside, connected to the Home On The Range facilitation team.

Website: Website not publicly listed

Specialty: e-Learning, digital transformation

Best for: Organisations seeking digital learning integration


49. Extraordinary Team, Prince Edward Island


Kristin Arnold's Extraordinary Team offers executive offsites with a home base in Prince Edward Island. Quality Process Consultants, Inc. is the operating entity.

Specialty: Executive offsites

Best for: Executive teams seeking facilitation with Atlantic Canada presence


50. Executive Wins, Edmonton, Alberta


Executive Wins, operated by Gordon Sheppard through Business Expert Solutions Inc., helps senior leaders and management teams with meeting leadership and executive facilitation. Alberta clients include Alberta Innovates, Alberta Municipalities, Edmonton Global, and Dialog Architecture.

Specialty: Executive facilitation, meeting leadership

Best for: Alberta organisations seeking executive-focused facilitation


How to Use This Directory


This comprehensive list represents the executive retreat facilitation market in Canada as it exists today. The providers range from strategic facilitation firms with decades of experience to adventure operators who integrate outdoor experiences with team development.


The first step is clarifying what you actually need. Are you solving for strategic alignment among senior leaders? Building trust across a newly formed management team? Planning a leadership retreat that develops leadership skills while building relationships?


Your answer determines whether you need a strategic facilitator like Results Map or FUSE Facilitation, a logistics planner like Team Retreats Canada, a venue-led solution like The Crossing at Ghost River, or an experiential provider like Elements Adventure Company.


Whatever your situation, do not assume geography limits your options. Many organisations in Canada have discovered that bringing in an international facilitator with the right expertise delivers far better outcomes than settling for a local option without the same depth of experience.


If you are planning an executive retreat and want to explore working with someone who has facilitated teams across community groups, governmental teams, mining teams, financial services organisations, and more, contact Jonno White at jonno@consultclarity.org. As a Certified Working Genius Facilitator and founder of The 7 Questions Movement with 6,000+ participating leaders, Jonno brings both proven frameworks and the emotional intelligence required to navigate complex team dynamics.


For retreats focused on difficult conversations, change management, or addressing underperformance, Jonno's bestselling book Step Up or Step Out (https://www.amazon.com.au/Step-Up-Out-Difficult-Conflict/dp/B097X7B5LD) provides the foundation for productive dialogue. With over 10,000 copies sold globally, this framework has helped leaders create clear goals and hold team members accountable without unnecessary confrontation.


Whether you need facilitation services for a strategic planning retreat, a professional meeting facilitator for your board meeting, a guest speaker for your corporate conference, or an experienced MC to keep your event running smoothly, the right provider exists. The next step is reaching out to discuss your unique needs.


Ready to book an executive retreat facilitator? Email jonno@consultclarity.org to start the conversation about your next company retreat, team retreat, or executive offsite. Jonno White works with teams globally, and the only people who regret contacting him are those who waited too long to make the call.


Frequently Asked Questions About Executive Retreat Facilitation


What is the typical retreat engagement process?


Most professional meeting facilitators follow a structured planning process that includes discovery calls, pre-retreat meetings with key stakeholders, agenda design based on your strategic goals, facilitation of the retreat itself, and follow-up support to boost sustainability of the initiative.


How much does an executive retreat facilitator cost?


Costs vary widely based on team size, retreat duration, facilitator experience, and whether you need additional services like assessments, coaching, or venue coordination. Rather than focusing on daily grind pricing, focus on the value of achieving your strategic priorities and the cost of not getting alignment.


Should we hire a local facilitator or consider someone from outside our region?


An external facilitator from outside your immediate network often provides fresh perspectives and true neutrality. Many Canadian organisations have found that bringing in an international expert like Jonno White delivers superior outcomes while costing less than they expected for travel.


What makes a strategic planning retreat effective?


Effective strategy sessions require a clear goal, the right people in the room, structured brainstorming sessions, decision-making frameworks, and an action plan with accountability. The best facilitators ensure decisions made in the conference room translate to execution back at the work place.


How do we ensure transfer of the learning after the retreat?


Ask your facilitator about their post-retreat process. Options include 1-1 coaching for senior executives, follow-up team meetings, progress check-ins, and DIY retreat planning kit resources. The best providers build accountability into their engagement from the planning stage.


Can retreat facilitation work for virtual or hybrid teams?


Absolutely. Many facilitators now offer virtual facilitation, and some specialise in hybrid team retreats that address the unique challenges of distributed workforces. Ask potential providers about their experience with virtual delivery and what new technology they use to keep remote participants engaged. The best facilitators leverage artificial intelligence tools and check each facilitator's LinkedIn profile to understand their background and approach.


For a free consultation about your executive retreat needs, email jonno@consultclarity.org. Jonno White brings experience across four continents and can help you determine whether you need a facilitator, a planner, or both, and what the best practices are for your situation. A powerful way to start is simply describing what success looks like for your executive team.

 
 
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