Girl Trips | Canadian Women's Retreats & Travel Experiences

September 19–22, 2025 | 3 Nights. 20 Women. 1 Incredible Adventure.

Booking closes June 17th—spots are going fast!

It’s happening. The first official Girl Trip is setting sail—and by sail, I mean we’re hopping aboard luxury houseboats with Le Boat Canada for three nights and four days of connection, conversation, and just the right amount of chaos on the Rideau Canal.

If you’ve ever said, “I need a weekend away with women who just get it,”—this trip is for you.

Book Before June 17th, 2025

The Details

When: Friday, September 19 to Monday, September 22, 2025

Where: Rideau Canal, departing from Le Boat Basecamp

1 Jasper Ave, Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 4B5

How many spots? Only 20 (yes, twenty!)

Boats: 3 luxury Le Boat vessels

Sleeping arrangements: Two women per private cabin, each with its own bathroom.

V-berths are roomy—perfect for besties who don’t mind spooning.

Prefer your own bed? There are “non-spooning” cabins too.

Solo? You’ll be paired up with a like-minded roommate. Want a cabin to yourself? No problem (just note you’ll pay the full cabin rate).

This Trip Is For You If:

You’re a woman 45+ who’s ready to stop putting herself last
You’ve been craving deep conversations, belly laughs, and fresh air
You want a trip where *everything* is handled—you just show up
You miss female friendship (yes, even the silly sleepover energy)

Sound like your vibe? You’re exactly who I planned this for.

Pricing & Payment

Total Cost: $1,200 CAD (taxes included)

This includes your luxury Le Boat accommodations, all meals, yoga, activities, wine, fuel, boat insurance—literally everything except your travel to Smiths Falls, personal insurance, and shopping.

Pay in full: $1,200 CAD

Or split your payment:

$575 deposit due by June 17, 2025
$625 balance due by August 30, 2025

Total Cost: $1,200 CAD (taxes included)

This includes your luxury Le Boat accommodations, all meals, yoga, activities, wine, fuel, boat insurance—literally everything except your travel to Smiths Falls, personal insurance, and shopping.

How to Pay:

To ensure compliance with Ontario’s travel regulations, all payments for travel services, which is our Le Boat houseboats, are processed through our TICO-registered travel agent partner.

Deposit Payment:

Pay your $575 deposit by credit card directly to our TICO-certified travel agent.

You’ll receive a secure payment link via email upon registration.

Balance Payment:

The remaining $625, which covers food, alcohol, yoga, entertainment etc. is due by August 30, 2025.

Payment instructions will be provided closer to the due date.

Registration:

To reserve your spot, please complete the registration form below. Once submitted, you’ll receive an email with the secure payment link for your deposit.

Travel services for this retreat are booked and processed by:
UpAway Travel — TICO Registration #50021282
PO Box 3082, St. Marys, Ontario, N4X 1A7, Canada
416-367-8264 EXT 3771

A $575 deposit holds your spot. Space is limited, so don’t wait too long—once it’s full, it’s full.

What’s Included

Three nights aboard a fully-equipped Le Boat canal cruiser

All meals:

Continental breakfasts

Delicious lunches and BBQ dinners onboard

Tuscan-style dinner under the stars

Winery dinner in Westport (yes, wine is included)

Two signature cocktails/mocktails daily + two glasses of wine with dinner

Daily morning yoga on shore

Boat driving lessons (learn to dock like a boss)

Fuel, docking fees, boat insurance, and taxes

Tips for included restaurant meals

Surprises (because I don’t give it all away)

What’s Not Included

Travel to and from Smiths Falls

Extra alcohol beyond what’s included

Shopping (and you will want to shop in Westport)

The Itinerary

Day 1 – Colonel By Island

Boating lessons and safety review

Welcome BBQ

Ice-breaker games ( I promise no cringe)

Music and mingling under the stars

Day 2 – Westport

Breakfast on the water, depart for Westport

Shopping and exploring

Group dinner at Scheuermann Vineyard & Winery (Optional wine purchases for your stash at home)

Evening under the stars on the docks in Westport

Day 3 – Bevridge Locks

Breakfast and depart for Bevridge Locks (you’ll love the lockmaster Ian)

Stop for lunch on the Water

Arrive at Bevridge for shenanigans

Tuscan dinner on shore (or onboard if it rains)

Chill, chat, or dance—this night’s for bonding

Day 4 – Return to Smiths Falls

Hugs, tears, promises to do it again

What You’ll Walk Away With

A sore stomach from laughing

A new friend (or three)

A stronger bond with the people you came with

A head full of memories—and maybe a few inside jokes that’ll last for years

Some fun parting gifts to remember it all

Plans to book your next Girl Trips getaway before you’ve even unpacked your bag

Who This Is For

Women 45+, Gen X spirit with millennial energy. If you’re easygoing, up for a laugh, and not afraid to share space with great women—you’re in. If you get twitchy in groups, don’t love a little chaos, or hate the idea of communal wine… maybe pass on this one.

Cancellation Policy

I get it—life happens. But because I’m working with real partners (like Le Boat) and reserving limited spots, I do have a cancellation policy in place:

90+ days before departure: Refund minus a $75 admin fee
30–89 days before departure: 50% refund
0–29 days before departure: No refunds, sorry!
Need to transfer your spot? You can transfer your booking to another guest for a $75 admin fee, up to September 1st, 2025 before departure. I’ll do my absolute best to help you find someone if I can. I want you to feel supported, not stuck.

👉 Travel insurance is strongly recommended. It protects you in case the unexpected happens—and helps keep things fair for everyone involved.

Enough already — you had me at hello

Got questions? I’ve got answers. Email now for a speedy response.

There’s something sacred about group travel for women in Canada; packing a bag, leaving the day-to-day behind, and heading out with your girlfriends. You don’t just LOL…..you laugh out loud, from your toes. The kind of laughter that echoes. The kind of conversation that goes deeper. And somehow, even just a weekend away can reset your entire outlook on life.

That feeling, that connection, is the spark behind Girl Trips.

I’ve been lucky to have incredible girlfriends in my life, and our getaways have been lifelines over the years. Every time I’d post a picture or share a story, I’d hear the same thing: “I wish I had that.” And honestly? That breaks my heart. Because every woman deserves that kind of connection. The kind that doesn’t require small talk. The kind that makes you belly laugh. The kind that fills your cup back up.

So I decided to do something about it.

Girl, forget lean in. I want you to learn how to lean on.
Lean on your girlfriends. Lean on new friends. Because when women lean on each other, they create something unshakeable. And that kind of support? That’s what Girl Trips is all about.

Why Group Travel for Women in Canada Matters

We’re more digitally connected than ever and yet somehow lonelier, more exhausted, and more divided. It’s time to unplug from the scroll and plug into something real. To look someone in the eye. To share a meal. To touch grass—or in the case of our first trip, water.

Girl Trips is about reminding ourselves that connection is essential. That joy matters. That your soul is allowed to come out and play. That being silly, is serious business.

🚤 Ready to stop scrolling and start actually connecting?

The very first Girl Trips retreat is happening this September on the Rideau Canal. Just 20 spots. 3 boats. All the good vibes. See everything I’ve got planned now →

So, what is Girl Trips exactly?

Girl Trips was created to make group travel for women in Canada something more meaningful. It’s travel made for women who are ready to get out of their heads and into the world. Whether we’re camping, boating, soaking in a hot tub, or sipping wine by the fire, the vibe stays the same: low-pressure, high-fun, and fully human.

There’s no “find yourself” pressure here (unless that’s your thing). You can join in every activity or curl up with a book and skip one. There’s no wrong way to do a Girl Trip. The only requirement is that you come with a good attitude, a decent sense of humour, and the ability to share space with other women.

Group travel for women Canada at Parks Canada Beausoleil Island

These trips are for women 45 and up (with room for the Gen Z and millennial daughters who can keep up). They’re for women who are done people-pleasing and ready for a little people-laughing.

They’re not for anyone who gets twitchy at the idea of group travel. If you’re not a “plays well with others” kind of person, this probably isn’t your jam—and that’s okay.

Why stay in Canada?

Because our country is full of magic—and because supporting local matters. Women make up the bulk of the tourism industry in Canada, and when we travel here, we support women in small towns, rural communities, and local businesses that rely on people like us showing up.

Could we go abroad one day? Sure. But for now, my heart is right here. And there’s more than enough beauty to keep us busy.

So what’s next?

The first Girl Trip is happening in September 2025 on the Rideau Canal with Le Boat (details coming soon). We’ll be floating, laughing, sipping, stretching (yes, there’s yoga), learning to drive boats, and probably, scratch that, definitely creating a few lifelong inside jokes.

Group travel for women Canada on a Le Boat Trip

If this sounds like your kind of thing, I hope you’ll join us—or at least keep us on your radar for the next one. And if you’ve got a dream destination or a trip idea you’d love to see come to life, my inbox is always open.

Life is stressful enough. Girl Trips is my way of pushing back—with laughter, community, and just the right amount of chaos.

Let’s go.