Please note: If you would like to make a group booking, we require a minimum of 6 weeks notice.

“Thank you, Sisters, for the silence, for your gift of music, for the loveliness of your spacious grounds, and for the atmosphere of kindness – even your kitchen folks’ ideas of what to do with tofu!”
Guest
Groups that meet at the Convent may provide their own leadership, or may request a Sister to lead a retreat, workshop, or quiet day.
The kinds of groups we host include:
- Parish and congregational retreats
- Parish and diocesan committees
- Staff days
- Study groups
- Prayer circles
- Youth groups or confirmation classes
- Diocesan and national church meetings, as space allows
We have three meeting rooms that can accommodate guests:
- The Conference Room: up to 30 people (contingent on Covid protocols)
- St. Margaret’s Chapel: up to 10 people
- St. Peter: up to 8 people
We also have a number of sitting rooms that double as breakout rooms, and a number of interview rooms for spiritual direction and pastoral conversations.

Groups are required to have liability insurance coverage. The Guest House team can give you details.
To Book Your Stay:
– Group Bookings: Please contact the Guest House at guesthouse@ssjd.ca or 416-226-2201, ext. 305.