Firstly, be clear and honest about where you’re at on your meditation journey because this tells you what you’re ready to do. Not all meditation retreats are equal. If you want to do a silent meditation retreat in Canada or elsewhere, how mild or intense an experience do you want? Ask yourself questions such as, until now, what’s the longest you’ve spent alone, in silence? How much support or guidance will you need? Could you possibly be looking for something else, first?