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.
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.
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.
Summer High School Credit Courses
JULY 2025!
REGISTRATION OPEN!
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.
WILD & FIT WOMEN'S WEEKEND
January 17-19, 2025
Enjoy a weekend to relax, be healthy, active and surround yourself with the positive energy of those who identify as women! Enjoy snowshoeing, Zumba, yoga, a paint night and a sweat in the Sauna!
Stars & Songs
January 25, 2025
Join Canadian Musician, Adventurer and Juno Award winner Ian Tamblyn for an evening of songs and storytelling. Stay for the night or make it a weekend and journey to the stars through our telescopes with Rob Millard as he shares his passion for space!
Wilderness First Aid Courses
April 6-13, 2025
Wilderness First Responder (8-day)
Wilderness Advanced First Aid (4-day)
WFR Recertification (4-day)
WAFA to WFR Bridge (4-day)
Silently with the Forest
May 2-4, 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 as you re-energize and re-fuel your body, mind and soul!
Summer High School Credit Courses
JULY 2025!
REGISTRATION OPEN!
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.
WILD & FIT WOMEN'S WEEKEND
January 17-19, 2025
Enjoy a weekend to relax, be healthy, active and surround yourself with the positive energy of those who identify as women! Enjoy snowshoeing, Zumba, yoga, a paint night and a sweat in the Sauna!
Stars & Songs
January 25, 2025
Join Canadian Musician, Adventurer and Juno Award winner Ian Tamblyn for an evening of songs and storytelling. Stay for the night or make it a weekend and journey to the stars through our telescopes with Rob Millard as he shares his passion for space!
Wilderness First Aid Courses
April 6-13, 2025
Wilderness First Responder (8-day)
Wilderness Advanced First Aid (4-day)
WFR Recertification (4-day)
WAFA to WFR Bridge (4-day)
Silently with the Forest
May 2-4, 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 as you re-energize and re-fuel your body, mind and soul!
CHRISTMAS IN THE FOREST
December 2025!
Gather with friends and family this Christmas season at the Canadian Ecology Centre. This family weekend is filled with outdoor fun and holiday cheer!!!!
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!!!
BOOK AN OVERNIGHT STAY
The CEC is open for overnight bookings year round!
Click here to submit an online booking request!
CHRISTMAS IN THE FOREST
Gather with friends and family this Christmas season at the Canadian Ecology Centre. This family weekend is filled with outdoor fun and holiday cheer!!!!
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!!!
BOOK AN OVERNIGHT STAY
The CEC is open for overnight bookings year round!
Click here to submit an online booking request!
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