The Change Centre
A rural retreat space perched on the banks of the Pembina River in Treaty 6 territory. We host wellness events that help you rest, recharge and reconnect.
Change Centre Programming
Located just an hour west of Edmonton, the CHANGE Centre provides events and programs that engage people of all ages in physical activity, healthy eating and community connection through land-based learning.
What we do
The CHANGE Centre hosts:
- Health events
- School field trips
- Camp experiences
- Workplace retreats
- Private rentals
- … and more!
No matter what brings you here, our events support visitors to encounter the land through nature-based ways of knowing, fostering understanding and well-being. Events include nature walks, cooking classes, mindfulness activities and more.
Check out upcoming events below or contact us to book a trip to the CHANGE Centre. Teachers and educators, reach out to bring your class to the Centre.
Why we do it
At CHANGE Health, we recognize that inequity exists in our schools, health system and communities. We know not everyone has the same access to resources for healthy living. We are committed to working with Indigenous communities and settler allies to support all who live on this land to understand its history, cultural significance and ongoing gifts. We understand that a vital part of physical, mental and emotional health is recognizing one’s connection to the earth and moving towards reconciliation. The CHANGE Centre is a place where community members of all walks of life can gather to learn together and practice reconciliation in action.
Who we are
We’re a group of health-care workers, educators and community members. When we launched CHANGE Health in 2016, we recognized we needed a new way to teach, train, evaluate and research health and wellness—one that incorporated the land. We dreamed of having a dedicated retreat space to support this vision. After five years of planning, we opened the CHANGE Centre in 2021.
Encounter the land through nature-based ways of knowing
Change Centre Gallery
Supporting the Centre
The CHANGE Centre is built on collaboration. We’re actively looking for partners to team up and develop new events, programs and uses for the space. Interested in joining us?
Empower Albertans to build healthier lives by donating to the CHANGE Centre. You can support the Centre directly by selecting “CHANGE Centre” on our donation page. Or, if you’re a local business passionate about health, reach out to learn about our sponsorship opportunities.
Location
The 130-acre community space is located an hour west of Edmonton in Treaty 6 territory overlooking the beautiful Pembina River.
54404 Range Road 65
Gainford, AB T0E 0W0