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, 2025
Join the CEC for a spectacular event in celebration of the environment! Spend an evening with Dr. Garrett Herman, his passion for “All things Darwin” including his book “Darwin and Me”!
COLD HORIZONS
April 25-27, 2025
Awaken your mind, body and spirit through the power of nature! Experience breathwork and meditation, nature connection sessions, cold and hot therapies (cold plunges and sauna) and opportunities to reflect and gather.
SOLSTICE CELEBRATION
June 20-21, 2025
Celebrate the changing of the seasons and National Indigenous People’s Day. Connect and heal with land!
SUMMER CAMPS
Day Camps for ages 6-12
NEW Overnight Camp for ages 12-14!
We offer camps at our main site in Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park, and in North Bay at the Laurentian Escarpment Conservation Area on Janey Ave!
WILDERNESS FIRST AID
April 10-13, 2025
WFR Recertification (4-day)
WAFA to WFR Bridge (4-day)
SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT COURSES
Earn a full high school credit in 2-weeks while living and learning in nature this summer. Credits range from grade 9 -12 in Science and Geography.
BOOK YOUR SCHOOL TRIP
The CEC offers year round school trips to students of all ages.
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!!!
ROAD CONSTRUCTION - DELAYS
Ontario Parks has started work to improve the campground entrance road to Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. Although the park is closed for the season, guests of the Canadian Ecology Centre and local traffic may experience delays during active construction. Please use caution when accessing the park and yield to all signs and direction from construction workers.
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