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Workshops
Age-appropriate workshops explore Gurbani, Sikh history and rehat-based living through interactive learning and reflection.
Toronto Sikh Retreat 2027
Start the year
in
sangat.
December 31, 2026 – January 3, 2027
Circle Square Ranch · Brantford, Ontario
Reconnect, Reflect, Renew
Join us for a family-friendly retreat as we celebrate four transformative days of Sikhi, Sangat and Simran at our New Year retreat, bringing the Sikh community together in a meaningful way.
What’s new this year
New Year’s Eve with the sangat
Check in Thursday, December 31 from 6 p.m. at Jackson Hall. Share dinner and welcome 2027 together at the Kirtan Darbar.
What is Toronto Sikh Retreat?
Bringing Sikhs together for 20+ years
Since 2003, TSR has brought people of all ages together to reconnect with Sikhi, reflect in the company of sangat and renew the spirit through Simran, learning and seva.
What happens at TSR
Sikhi, Sangat and Simran
Photos from past retreats offer a glimpse of the learning, shared meals and time together.
Divans
Morning and evening divans bring the sangat together in the presence of Guru Granth Sahib for nitnem, kirtan and hukam reflections that centre the retreat on Sabad.
Activities
From icebreakers and outdoor adventures to Conversation Club, open-mic nights and late-night discussions, activities build community and connection.
Meals
Our dedicated kitchen sevadars prepare fresh, healthy and delicious meals and snacks that nourish the body and support the spirit.
At the heart of TSR
Time with the Guru
Morning and evening divans bring us together in the presence of Guru Granth Sahib. Listen to Gurbani, join in kirtan or take a quiet moment in sangat.
What to expect at your first divanTSR 2027 theme
Learning to Live — A Sikh Exploration of Death
Death is inevitable, but how we understand it shapes how we live. Guru Nanak Sahib challenges us to rethink death itself:
ਮਰਣੁ ਨ ਮੰਦਾ ਲੋਕਾ ਆਖੀਐ ਜੇ ਮਰਿ ਜਾਣੈ ਐਸਾ ਕੋਇ ॥
“Death would not be called bad, O people, if one knew how to truly die.”
Through a Gurmat lens, TSR 2027 will explore the Sikh understanding of mortality, impermanence, haumai, Hukam, liberation, shahidi, grief, and remembrance. From the Gurus’ teachings and the sacrifices of Sikh history to the practical realities of illness, loss, and Antam Sanskar, we will examine what it means to face death with courage, compassion, and acceptance.
Through age-appropriate and intergenerational experiences, participants will confront difficult questions, distinguish Gurmat from cultural practices, and reflect on their relationships, responsibilities, and purpose.
Ultimately, this is not a retreat about dying, but about learning to live more fully, fearlessly, and meaningfully.
Make yourself at home
Find your way into the weekend
Coming for the first time?
Find out how divan, workshops and seva fit into the weekend.
Start here →Bringing the family?
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