The Canadian Ecology Centre
A non-profit outdoor environmental education and conference centre. Offering a variety of year-round educational programs, fixed roof accommodations/student residences, and event space.
The Canadian Ecology Centre is located in Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park in Calvin Township, which is situated in the unceded territory of the Algonquin people.
We acknowledge and thank the original and continuing caretakers of this land, the Algonquin people who have lived in this area since time immemorial. We recognize their continuing connection to the land and pay our respects to elders, past, present, and emerging.
The Canadian Ecology Centre
A non-profit outdoor environmental education and conference centre. Offering a variety of year-round educational programs, fixed roof accommodations/student residences, and event space.
CEC's 25th Anniversary
June 7th to June 9th, 2024
Friday June 7th @ 2pm
Official Birthday Celebration (please RSVP) with invitied guests, dignitaries and public welcome.
Saturday June 8th (10am to 4pm)
FREE Open House (click for more details)
Weekend Cabin discounts and special evening program with telescope observatory (click for more details)
Summer High School Credits Courses
REGISTRATION OPEN!
Earn a full high school credit course during our 2-week onsite program.
DAY CAMPS
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR
NEW! PD SPACE CAMP APRIL 8
SUMMER YOUTH CAMPS!
BOOK AN OVERNIGHT STAY
The CEC is open for overnight bookings year round!
Click here to submit an online booking request!
EARTH DAY
April 19-21, 2024
Join the CEC for a spectacular event in celebration of the environment! Spend an evening with best-selling author Waubgeshig Rice, as he shares his newest book! There will be a social, draw prizes, silent auction, 3-course meal and of course the main event – an evening with Waub!
Wilderness First Aid Courses
April 24-28, 2024
- 5-Day Wilderness First Responder
- 3 Day WAFA to WFR Bridge
- 3 Day WFR Recert
DAY CAMPS
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR
NEW! PD SPACE CAMP APRIL 8
SUMMER YOUTH CAMPS!
"A silent retreat sampler"
Friday May 3rd to Sunday May 5th, 2024
Enjoy a weekend to “disconnect to reconnect” – with yourself and with nature. Surround yourself with the positive energy of the natural environment while you discover what is important to you. This weekend is for you to re-energize and re-fuel your body, mind and soul!
BOOK YOUR SCHOOL TRIP
The CEC offers year round school trips to students of all ages.
FOREST & NATURE SCHOOL
Join us for the 2023/2024 school year at the NBMCA Laurentian Escarpment Conservation Area for our NEW Forest & Nature School and Preschool.
PROMOS & PACKAGES
Take a look at some of our great weekend add-ons and promotions!!!
"A silent retreat sampler"
Friday May 2nd to Sunday May 4th, 2025
Enjoy a weekend to “disconnect to reconnect” – with yourself and with nature. Surround yourself with the positive energy of the natural environment while you discover what is important to you. This weekend is for you to re-energize and re-fuel your body, mind and soul!
FOREST & NATURE SCHOOL
Join us for the 2023/2024 school year at the NBMCA Laurentian Escarpment Conservation Area for our NEW Forest & Nature School and Preschool.
BOOK YOUR SCHOOL TRIP
The CEC offers year round school trips to students of all ages.
Summer High School Credits Courses
REGISTRATION OPEN!
Earn a full high school credit course during our 2-week onsite program.
BOOK AN OVERNIGHT STAY
The CEC is open for overnight bookings year round!
Click here to submit an online booking request!
PROMOS & PACKAGES
Take a look at some of our great weekend add-ons and promotions!!!
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