Updated: February 23, 2026
Outaouais Health & well-being Festival

"You can't negotiate with nature."
Under this thought-provoking theme, the festival invites us to reflect deeply on our relationship with life, health, and the laws of nature. The activities highlight the profound connections between humans and ecosystems, as well as the health of the body, emotions, and mind.
It is an invitation to come together in the pursuit of well-being, to recognize our interdependence with all living things, and to discover concrete ways to move toward a more sustainable and harmonious future.
Since its inception, the festival’s mission has been to promote integrative health, personal growth, and well-being by bringing together professionals, enthusiasts, and those with a curiosity for these topics in a spirit of openness and sharing.

A rich and diverse program
Each day features inspiring lectures and interactive workshops covering physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
Among the guests of honor:
• Jean-Marc Léger, President and CEO of Léger, Canada’s largest polling and market research firm
• Jocelyna Dubuc, a pioneer in the field of well-being Quebec and founder of Canada’s first destination spa
About twenty guest speakers will also be in attendance, including:
Mick “Ketoman” Carrier, specialist in unlocking human potential; Marie Provost, herbalist at La Clef des Champs; Jean-Yves Dionne, apothecary and science communicator; Éric Simard, Ph.D. in biology and researcher; Joël Monzée, Ph.D. in neuroscience; Bernadette Rey, certified forest bathing (Shinrin Yoku) guide; Annie Lampron, massage therapist and specialist in the MELT method, as well as several other experts in holistic health, spirituality, and energy-based approaches.
Immersive workshops
Throughout the weekend, a wide variety of immersive workshops will be offered, including movement practices such as yoga, Pilates, Qi Gong, and Pound, energy-based approaches, forest bathing rituals, and tools for stress management and personal transformation.
These hands-on experiences allow us to explore holistic health in all its dimensions: physical, emotional, mental, energetic, and spiritual.
Vibrant evenings
Highlights include:
• The Zuruba show, directed by Martin Bonin, on Friday, August 21, at 8 p.m.—a celebration of world rhythms
• The big dance party on Saturday, August 22, at 8 p.m., featuring Yannick Proulx, host and DJ
Come and recharge your batteries
Whether you’re looking to reconnect, relax, find practical tools to improve your well-being simply take some time for yourself, this festival offers you an inspiring break at the Centre de vie.
Take this opportunity to explore the surrounding scenery and attractions.
At Petite Nation, we send you on your way… toward optimal health.