Skating Au Bord du Lac Tranquil (Quartier des Spectacles)

NOTE: The number of RSVPs on Meet-Up is lower than the number of participants because many people register for our events through the Mindfulness Outdoors Website.

A mindful winter gathering for presence, confidence, and gentle movement.

About the Event
With winter offering a rare kind of quiet, skating can be a soothing way to reconnect with play, presence, and community. This mindful skating retreat at Lac Tranquil is designed for all levels—including complete beginners—and offers a supportive space to explore the therapeutic benefits of moving intentionally on the ice.

If you don't know how to skate, we will teach you and support you every step (and glide!) of the way. Whether you want to learn how to skate, rebuild your confidence, or simply enjoy mindful movement outdoors, this event focuses on grounding, emotional well-being, and accessible winter joy.

We'll start with the basics of how to skate, then build confidence through some gentle, guided skating paired with mindfulness exercises.

Delicious hot chocolate and cookies will be provided.

If the event ticket price feels out of reach, please email [info@moirestevenson.com](mailto:info@moirestevenson.com) and we can explore options together.

Through a gentle blend of instruction, guided practices, quiet reflection, and immersive time outdoors, you’ll have space to:
∿ Build confidence on the ice, beginning with the foundations of balance, stability, and gentle forward movement
∿ Integrate mindfulness with skating, pairing breath, pacing, and rhythm with each guide or step
∿ Cultivate greater self-kindness, especially in moments of difficulty or overwhelm
∿ Connect with others in a warm, supportive environment, with space for playfulness and shared experience.
∿ Enjoy a mindful day outdoors, free from distraction, pressure, or expectation

Event Details:

• Skate rentals: Skates can be rented on-site at Esplanade Tranquil for $14.95
• For rink details and current conditions, visit: https://www.quartierdesspectacles.com/fr/esplanade-tranquille
• For an idea of what to expect: https://www.quartierdesspectacles.com/fr/industrie/medias/au-bord-du-lac-tranquille-une-experience-interactive-inedite-sur-la-patinoire-de-lesplanade-tranquille

Meet Your Guide
Dr. Moire Stevenson is a clinical psychologist, speaker, writer, and mindfulness guide. With a wide range of experience and training, Dr. Stevenson offers various mindfulness-based workshops to improve overall well-being. Her approach involves helping individuals understand what truly matters to them and prioritizing that to live a more fulfilled and balanced life.

Moire is also an avid outdoor enthusiast and founder of Mindfulness Outdoors. With an honours BSc degree in Biochemistry and Biology from Dalhousie University and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Université de Montréal, she is uniquely qualified to guide you through the therapeutic powers of the outdoors.

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