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.
CHRISTMAS IN THE FOREST
REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 25th @8am
Gather with friends and family this Christmas season at the Canadian Ecology Centre. This family weekend is filled with outdoor fun and holiday cheer!!!!
SUMMER DAY CAMPS
REGISTRATION OPEN
SPOTS STILL REMAINING!!!
BOOK AN OVERNIGHT STAY
The CEC is open for overnight bookings year round!
Click here to submit an online booking request!
Wilderness Advanced First Aid
Friday October 18 – Monday October 21, 2024
REGISTRATION OPEN!
CHRISTMAS IN THE FOREST
REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 25th @8am
Gather with friends and family this Christmas season at the Canadian Ecology Centre. This family weekend is filled with outdoor fun and holiday cheer!!!!
SUMMER DAY CAMPS
SPACES STILL OPEN
BOOK AN OVERNIGHT STAY
The CEC is open for overnight bookings year round!
Click here to submit an online booking request!
Wilderness Advanced First Aid
Friday October 18 – Monday October 21, 2024
REGISTRATION OPEN!
"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.
PROMOS & PACKAGES
Take a look at some of our great weekend add-ons and promotions!!!
BOOK YOUR SCHOOL TRIP
The CEC offers year round school trips to students of all ages.
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Summer High School Credits Courses
Earn a full high school credit course during our 2-week onsite program.
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.
PROMOS & PACKAGES
Take a look at some of our great weekend add-ons and promotions!!!
"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!
![](https://www.canadianecology.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/High-School-Square.png)
Summer High School Credits Courses
Earn a full high school credit course during our 2-week onsite program.
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Groomed trails for snowshoeing, cross country skiing fat biking!
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