About Us

Who We Are

The Canadian Ecology Centre is a non-profit outdoor and environmental education facility. Check out our video for a brief intro on who we are. For more info on our history, click here.

Our Values

The CEC facilitates informed choices. We believe in developing a better understanding of conservation and development issues related to the environment and the mining and forestry sectors.

Our Location

We are located in Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. Although we are a separate entity from the park, we do share this beautiful landscape together and the message of conserving and protecting our natural environment.

What We Do

The CEC offers a variety of programs for both youth and adults. We also host family events such as our annual Christmas in the Forest event in December. We can provide meeting space for groups of up to 180 people, catered meals to suit your tastes, accommodations, and programs to enhance your time. Our fixed roof accommodations are also available for your next “glamping” getaway in Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park.

Our Programs

Throughout the year the CEC offers many day and over-night programs related to environmental education, use of technology in the forest, and traditional outdoor skills and activities. Visitors include local and out-of-town schools (Grades K-12), University and College classes, youth groups, International students, and many more! Intensive full-day G.P.S./G.I.S. training courses are also available for individuals or groups working with spatial data. During the summer months the CEC also offers public educational programs, high school credit courses, youth camps, and professional development opportunities for teachers.

Canadian Institute of Forestry

The Centre is also home to the Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF). The CIF has been the national voice of forest practitioners since 1908. Their mission is to advance the stewardship of Canada’s forest resources, provide national leadership in forestry, promote competence among forestry professionals, and foster public awareness of Canadian and international forestry issues.