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. 

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! 

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.

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!!!

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!!!

Donate

Our educational foundation helps to fund programs and subsidies for schools and camps
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About Us

Learn more about who we are!

Multi Use Trails

Groomed trails for snowshoeing, cross country skiing fat biking!

Find Us

Send us a messages, find directions to the CEC and sign up for our newsletter!

Accommodations

For individuals or groups looking for a natural destination year round.

Store

Check out our online store for CEC merch and more!

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.