Canadian Ecology Centre

08/14/2026

Check this out tomorrow night!

08/13/2026

It's Family Camp Week at The Canadian Ecology Centre! Aug 12-19th!
Are you camping in Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park this coming weekend? Or looking for something to do for the day? Get your park pass and enjoy a full day of fun and exploration at Samuel de Champlain and the CEC!

The CEC has lots of great programs to compliment the amazing Discovery Programs also offered this weekend by Park staff.

DAY PASS Options (for CEC programs) - for use all week!
(A Provincial Park Daily Vehicle Permit is required upon entry if not camping in the park – this can be purchased at the Park Store or by visiting www.ontarioparks.ca)
🌲MINI PASS – $10.00 (includes 1 Free Child) *Choose up to 2 activities of your choice
🌲MORE PASS – $20.00 (includes 1 Free Child) * Choose up to 5 activities of your choice
🌲ALL-IN PASS – $25.00 (includes 1 Free Child) * Attend as many activities as you like!
* Additional child(ren) to any pass is $5.00

www.canadianecology.ca/familycampweek to purchase your pass ahead of time or you can purchase at your first event.

08/11/2026

FUN for the WHOLE FAMILY! - The CEC's Family Camp week starts tomorrow Aug 12th and continues until next Wed August 19th.

First up is "What's up with Space" program (7-9pm this Wednesday) with Space/Science Educator Rob Millard from MEESS Education! – Learn about the night sky and take home a star finder to explore the dark skies. Create your very own galaxy painting as a souvenir of the night.

Choose your day pass option!
🌲MINI PASS – $10.00 (includes 1 Free Child) *Choose up to 2 activities of your choice throughout the week
🌲MORE PASS – $20.00 (includes 1 Free Child) * Choose up to 5 activities throughout the week
🌲ALL-IN PASS – $25.00 (includes 1 Free Child) * Attend as many activities as you like throughout the week!
* Additional child(ren) to any pass is $5.00

Join the CEC for a week of fun! Participate in as much or as little as you like. Take part in great Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park Discovery Programs as well this week!

Visit for the day, camp in Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park or book a cabin at The Canadian Ecology Centre and your activities are free with your cabin rental.

For all upcoming programs at the CEC and Samuel de Champlain visit https://www.canadianecology.ca/familycampweek/

Support local this summer!

08/10/2026

08/07/2026

We are extremely grateful for local individuals in our community who continue to support the CEC following the devastating storm of June 2025.

Please visit "Any Flat Surface" in Corbeil this Saturday August 8th and check out her amazing artwork! Address is in the poster.

She is donating 100% of all art sales that day to the CEC's Educational Foundation!

Thank-you, thank-you thank-you!

08/06/2026

Are you staying in Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park from Aug 12-19th?
Do you live locally and looking for something to do with the kids?
OR...perhaps you just want a last minute get-a-way vacation and looking to rent a cabin at the Canadian Ecology Centre?

The Canadian Ecology Centre has you covered with great programs offered from Wednesday August 12th to Wednesday August 19th for our Family Camp Week event. Included with your Daily Vehicle Park Permit, CEC Cabin Rental or your campground fee...you can also take advantage of fantastic Discovery Programs with Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park staff during the same dates! There's no overlap between programs, so it's easy to make a full day of both CEC and Park programs...and then enjoy a swim at the beach or hike the recently reopened Wabashkiki trail!

Support the CEC and Samuel de Champlain by visiting this beautiful park this summer!

07/30/2026

🌲 Unplug. Explore. Connect. 🌲

Looking for a family getaway that's more than just a vacation? Come for a day or two or make it an overnight stay!

Join us for Family Camp Week at the Canadian Ecology Centre (Aug 12-19) —a chance to slow down, reconnect with nature, and create unforgettable memories together in the heart of beautiful Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park

✨ Spend your days:
🛶 Exploring the outdoors
🔥 Gathering around evening campfires
🌿 Learning new outdoor skills
🐸 Discovering wildlife and nature together
❤️ Making memories that will last a lifetime

Family Camp Week offers something for everyone and all ages. Leave the screens behind and experience the joy of learning, laughing, and exploring together.

Day Passes are available OR book a cabin stay and all activities are free!

🌐 Learn more, book your cabin stay or day pass...and check out the daily activities!: www.canadianecology.ca/familycampweek

07/24/2026

Cabin reservations at the CEC are now OPEN TO THE PUBLIC for stays between July 29 and September 11, 2026!!!

Whether you're looking for a peaceful weekend getaway, a family adventure, or a chance to reconnect with nature, our cozy cabins offer the perfect place to slow down and unwind.

Explore the park, paddle the Mattawa River, enjoy an evening campfire, and experience everything that makes the Canadian Ecology Centre so special.

Availability is limited, so book your stay today!

🔗 Reserve online: https://www.canadianecology.ca/cabin-rentals/

We can't wait to welcome you back 💚

07/22/2026

Spaces are still available for next week (July 27-31), August 10-14 and August 17-21!! https://www.canadianecology.ca/day-camps/

07/20/2026

Capture your outdoor adventures this summer and turn them into a chance to win!

The Take Me Outside Student Video Contest is back, inviting students across Canada to share their connection to the outdoors through a short video inspired by this year's theme, **Canada's Backyard**.

Whether it's your favourite trail, park, lake, forest, or outdoor adventure, we'd love to see what makes your corner of Canada special.

🎥 Deadline: October 9, 2026
🏆 Amazing prizes, including a trip to Banff!

Check out the original post below for all the details and start planning your summer adventure!

We’re excited to launch this year’s Student Video Contest, inviting learners across Canada to explore the theme "Canada’s Backyard: Show the World Where We Learn and Play." 🎬 Submissions are open now until October 9th!

Students can submit individually (Grades K–3, 4–8, 9–12) or as a class (K–12).

🏔 Grand Prize: 3-day trip to Banff National Park for two + film featured at the Banff Mountain Film Festival
🎒 Prizes: $300 of outdoor gear for category winners + $200 for runner-ups

Learn more and submit: https://takemeoutside.ca/student-video-contest/