YOUR COOLEST JOURNEY AWAITS

Cold ⏐ Energy ⏐ Longevity

  • Break free from the cycle of physical pain, reignite your inner fire, reclaim your life - and your dreams

  • Science-based, quick-acting and life-changing programs

  • Online and in-person programs for healing - energy - longevity

  • Train with a certified coach and extreme athlete with decades of professional and lived experience

  • Get empowered with robust game plans for pain relief, brain health and longevity

PROGRAMS AND RETREATS

The Coolest Journey combines daily cold water exposure with an allergen-free, plant-based diet. Founded by Hélène ("The Cool AF Vegan"), the core of these programs—meant to complement medical care—helped heal her migraines, better manage chronic pain and boost her mental well-being.

Free Ocean Outing

Jan 3, 2026 - Vancouver

A 1hr basics/outing/tea chat outing at Kitsilano

Cold Water & Migraine Management

Jan 20 2026 - Webinar

Join us on Zoom for a 1hr special session with time for Q&A. Replay available.

Open Water Swimming 101

TBD 2026

4-week series to learn how to enjoy the best swimming that cold open water offers!

Total Reset Retreat

March 20-22 2026 -

White Rock, BC

Oceanfront Weekend Retreat to reconnect in Mother Nature's womb

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Welcome to The Coolest Journey, where guests share inspiring stories at the intersection of health and environment. We spread science-based knowledge and everyday tips so YOU can better your life while helping the planet.

Kathleen Wotton

Hope and Creating a new life

James tennant

and Storytelling

healing powers

of the cold for Anxiety and PTSD

Hélène Caron

What is The Coolest Journey About?

DR. MARTIN GIBALA

Why Interval Training Extends Longevity

SYLVIE KRUTCHEN

Une vie de nage en eau libre

Master TOp 10 Allergen-Free Vegan Cooking

Carvillo Kitchen

Everyday essentials for busy lifestyles

Top 10 allergen-free vegan recipes

Healthy & Surprisingly Tasty

Budget-friendly top 10 allergen-free whole foods plant based recipes

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Testimonials

"All three of them went from non-swimmers to confident swimmers by the end of their lessons!"

Sylvie K.

Grandparent, Vancouver BC

Lessons for grandchildren aged 5, 6, and 8 in 2024

I liked her approach starting where the child is at. For instance, Coach Hélène had a great emotional perspicacity to support my oldest grand child who was not comfortable in the water and was always voicing complaints. Coach Hélène knew just how to build a trusting relationship with her in order to help her overcome her concerns. Coach Hélène was calm, and fun during the lessons, providing each child with safety and fun exercises. Each lesson ended with some goals accomplishment which built their confidence and pride in their new skills. Especially - all three of them went from non-swimmers to confident swimmers by the end of their lessons! Coach Hélène’s love of the water is very contagious. Also her personable and encouraging style was a hit with my grand children!

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