CFPC Physician Wellness Retreat
Event Summary
Event Dates: May 13–16, 2027
Location: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Learning Objectives
- Apply evidence-based strategies to enhance overall well-being by implementing physical, mental, and emotional wellness practices
- Plan and implement effective wellness practices both in clinical settings and personal lives
- Develop strategies to foster a culture of well-being within the workplace, sharing resources or materials with colleagues, and exploring collaborative wellness initiatives that can be implemented as a team
Event Pricing and Details
Full conference attendee registration fee: $1,250Certified conference programming:
- Thursday – Arrive at your leisure; join the optional pre-conference activities
- Friday – Morning keynote, plenary sessions, concurrent workshops
- Saturday – Morning keynote, plenary sessions, concurrent workshops
- Sunday – Panel discussion, wrap-up presentation, final reflections
- Official credit certificates issued for all full conference registrants
What’s included:
- Breakfast Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Morning coffee breaks Friday and Saturday
- Lunch Friday and Saturday
- Reception Friday
- Dinner Saturday
Guest pass registration fee: $795
Accompanying guests can register and participate in all meals and keynote sessions.
- Guests may join the daily breakfast and the morning keynotes
- Guests can return for lunch (Friday and Saturday)
- Guests join the group for the evening reception (Friday) and dinner (Saturday)
- Guests may also register for the wellness activities (fees apply)
Travel and Accommodations
- Accommodations – Group rate available at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
- Travel – The CFPC secured discounted air travel rates:
- Air Canada Promo code: HXBFX8H1
- WestJet Promo code: 6Y1T0EI
- Porter
- Transportation: Brewster Express
- Promo code: PWRWELL27 Bookings open approx. 90 days in advance
Additional Event Information
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Wellness Activities
Attendees and guests can select from a variety of wellness activities during the registration process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to register as an attendee?
A: All physicians and health care professionals or anyone with a general interest in physician wellness are invited to attend this event. As a full conference attendee, you will have access to all keynotes, sessions, meals, and optional wellness activities. All attendees will receive a certificate of credits earned. CFPC members will receive Direct Credit Entry.
Q: What does a guest pass include?
A: A guest pass includes access to all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the retreat), the keynotes on Friday and Saturday, the panel discussion on Sunday, and access to optional wellness activities.
Q: Can I bring my family members, including children?
A: The CFPC Physician Wellness Retreat is designed for an adult audience, and the meals and buffets provided reflect this focus. You may register older children (age 13 and older) through the guest pass process to attend all meals.
All family members, including children, are welcomed at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, which offers Kids Adventure Camp and more. For details about children’s programs and family travel, please visit their website.
Q: How do I learn about speaking opportunities at the event?
A: If you’d like to present at the conference, please email [email protected] with your name, topic, presentation details, and relevant experience. Our scientific planning committee (SPC) reviews all submissions when building the speaker list. Thank you in advance for your interest and submission.
Q: How many Mainpro+® credits can I earn by attending the Physician Wellness Retreat?
A: This information will be updated closer to the event.
Q: I can’t make the event this year, is there a waitlist I can go on for the 2028 event?
A: Yes! We are accepting registration for our 2028 wait-list and you will be contacted next year. Sign up now!
Q: What is the cancellation and refund policy?A: The cancellation and refund policy is as follows:-
Cancel by January 5, 2027, for a full refund, less a $50 processing fee
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Cancel by February 15, 2027, for a 50% refund, less a $50 processing fee
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Registration fees are non-refundable after February 16, 2027
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All wellness activities are fully non-refundable
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The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons is an educational partner of the Physician Wellness Retreat.
This program has received an educational grant or in-kind support from the Canadian Medical Association, MD Financial Management Inc. and Scotiabank.
Visit Physician Wellness+ Initiative to learn more about other CFPC physician wellness initiatives.
