Chartwell Wish of a Lifetime

Where Every Wish is Timeless

Every life is a story worth celebrating. At Chartwell Wish of a Lifetime, we believe that dreams don’t fade – they grow with us, inspire, and connect us at every age. Here, we honour the passions and journeys of Canadian seniors by granting meaningful wishes that spark joy, connection, and remind us that it’s never too late to dream, to connect, and to live life to the fullest.

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Inspiring Seniors

Dreams are timeless...woven through the chapters of our lives, they remind us that a life of adventure and wonder is within reach, at any age. A wish fulfilled is more than a moment of joy, it's an affirmation that everyone's story matters and deserves to be celebrated.

Senior woman who got her wishes granted through Chartwell Wish of a Lifetime poses V hand gesture in front of air balloons / Une aînée dont les vœux ont été exaucés grâce à Chartwell Wish of a Lifetime fait un geste de la main devant des ballons gonflables

Our Story

Senior man enjoying the view of wavy waterbody / Homme âgé profitant de la vue sur un plan d'eau ondulé

Our Mission

Senior woman riding on a sight seeing cable car with a big smile / Femme âgée à bord d'un téléphérique panoramique avec un grand sourire

Since 2015

Senior woman in green dress is dancing with her partner / Une femme âgée en robe verte danse avec son partenaire.

Making Wishes Come True

Wishes Make People's Lives Better

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report greater happiness

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experienced better physical health

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say the wish met or exceeded their expectations

Moments Worth Celebrating

  • Senior woman wearing boxing gloves smiling and posing together with her favorite boxing star / Femme âgée portant des gants de boxe, souriant et posant avec sa star de boxe préférée

    Madeleine

    who met with her idol

    “Having my wish come true will impact my quality of life and help me rediscover my zest for life!”

  • Senior women are happily looking out the view from a height / Des femmes âgées regardent joyeusement la vue depuis une hauteur.

    Pat

    who soared above the skies on a hot air balloon ride

    “Get over the fear. Go for it. Live life and enjoy it.”

  • Senior man is brightly smiling on a boat while holding a big fish that he caught / Un homme âgé sourit sur un bateau en tenant un gros poisson qu'il a attrapé.

    Jack

    an army veteran who went salmon fishing in BC

    “I am still able to haul in the big one! I just want to set an example for seniors who are looking to do the same.”