FYI

The Canadian Ecology Centre is located on leased land within Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. We are 30 minutes East of North Bay and 15 minutes West of Mattawa on highway 17. When entering our address in GPS units, please note that we are located in Calvin Township, not Mattawa. Please note that you will pass through the park gates to reach the CEC. All visitors of the CEC MUST stop at the park gate.

Each cabin comes with bedding (sheets, duvets and pillows) and towels as well as a small bar fridge and fan. Coffee makers are available by request only, and are on a first come first serve basis. Cabins have hot running water, a stand up shower and flush toilet. The cabins are heated in the winter. They do not have air conditioning. For colder months, plugs are available at each cabin, please bring your own extension cords to plug in block heaters.

Check-in begins at 3pm and check-out ends at 11am. Early check-ins and late check-outs can be arranged, but are not guaranteed. Anyone arriving after business hours should make special arrangements with the front desk.

The water at the CEC is regulated in accordance with all provincial laws and regulations. The water in the cabins and main buildings is potable.

The town of Mattawa is located 15 minutes east of the CEC on Hwy 17. There are several restaurants, as well as gas stations and grocery stores.

The CEC does not provide canoe rentals. Rentals are available at the Provincial Park store or at Algonquin North Outfitters on the corner of Hwy 17 and Hwy 630, 10 minutes west from the CEC.

We recommend bringing a flashlight, beach towels, slippers/indoor shoes for the cabins, and a travel mug as well as any comforts you wish to have.

Why is there an additional park entry fee? All guests must pay a park fee to enter Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park during the Park’s operating season (May long weekend – Thanksgiving weekend). This park fee allows you access to all trails and waterways within Samuel de Champlain Park and is a legal requirement of Ontario Parks. A valid permit must be displayed in your vehicle at all times.

There is a designated smoking area outside of the main building. Smoking is allowed outside of each cabin with the use of a container for cigarette butts. Smoking is not allowed anywhere else on site.

Pets are allowed (max of 2 pets) in our designated pet friendly cabins for an additional $50 fee. They are not allowed in any other buildings on site, and must follow the Provincial Park regulations. Pets must be leashed at all times. We have a limited number of designated pet cabins, they are on a first come, first served basis

Alcohol is permitted in rented cabins only. Open alcohol is not permitted in any other buildings unless under a Special Occasions Permit. Open alcohol is never permitted outside of any buildings.