Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park will remain closed to the public, as restoration work continues through the winter months. Ontario Parks & the CEC looks forward to welcoming visitors back when it is safe to do so.
A phased reopening is being considered with an anticipated implementation of Spring 2026.
The Canadian Ecology Centre will work with the Park towards a reopening then.
We are at a critical moment.
We need your support to keep the CEC alive.The June 21, 2025 storm forced us to close our doors, and this sudden, extended closure has created a significant financial gap. With all on-site programs on hold, we’ve lost the revenue that sustains our operations. We are in survival mode as a spring opening is the next challenge, almost one year, survival remains the priority as we work toward reopening.
The Canadian Ecology Centre is an independent non-profit. Your support is crucial to help us bridge the gap and keep the Centre strong through this critical time.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS…
Earth Day Book Talk
Saturday April 18, 2026 – tickets on sale now!
Join us for the 9th Annual Earth Day Book Talk at West Ferris Secondary School, North Bay!
Celebrate storytelling, nature, and environmental stewardship with two acclaimed Canadian authors: Waubgeshig Rice discusses his bestselling novels like Moon of the Crusted Snow with Q&A, and Adam Shoalts shares a visual presentation of his epic wilderness adventures. This one-night event supports the Canadian Ecology Centre amid recovery from the June 2025 windstorm—your attendance helps sustain our outdoor education mission.
NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS…
High School Summer Credit Program
Earn a full high school credit in just two weeks at the Canadian Ecology Centre’s immersive High School Credit Program. Students live on-site, learn in small classes, and blend curriculum-based coursework with hands-on outdoor experiences like hiking, canoeing, field studies, and team-building. This supportive, technology-light setting helps teens build confidence, stay focused, and connect learning to the real world—while getting ahead on their credits in subjects such as science, geography, and more.
Available Programs (off-site)…
OWLS: Outdoor Ways of Learning & Sharing
OWLS is both a student program and a professional development opportunity for educators. Teachers are supported in creating safe, experiential, curriculum-linked, and inquiry-based lessons that flow naturally between outdoor and indoor learning all in their own school yard. By co-planning and co-facilitating with educators, OWLS builds teacher confidence and capacity for innovative, creative teaching practices.
GPS: Greencheck Certification Program
NOW BOOKING OUTREACH PROGRAMS
We are bringing the nationally recognized Greencheck GPS certification program to you! Our qualified National Green Check instructors can lead basic and advanced GPS Certification courses! Contact education@canadianecology.ca to inquire about booking a course!
Coming Soon…
Day Camps
SUMMER CAMPS RETURN IN 2026!
We’re excited to welcome campers back for another season of outdoor adventure, discovery, and connection in the forest. Our popular Summer Day Camps will be running again in 2026, offering hands-on nature exploration, skills-building, and unforgettable experiences for young adventurers.
The full camp schedule and registration details will be released soon—stay tuned!
The Canadian Ecology Centre
A non-profit outdoor environmental education and conference centre.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.