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Coordinates: 46°17′30″N 78°52′30″W / 46.29167°N 78.87500°W / 46.29167; -78.87500
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'''Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park''' is a [[provincial park]] in [[Ontario]], [[Canada]].
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[[Image:Jingwakoki Babawasse Bridge.jpg|thumb|right|900px|Looking south over Moore Lake.]]


'''Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park''' is a [[provincial park]] spanning both sides of the [[Mattawa River]]. It has an area of 25.5 km² and is about 14 km west of [[Mattawa, Ontario]], [[Canada]]. It is administered by [[Ontario Parks]] which classifies it as a ''natural environment'' park.
The park spans both sides of the [[Mattawa River]]. It has an area of {{convert|25.5|km2|sqmi}} and is about {{convert|14|km}} west of [[Mattawa, Ontario]], Canada. It is administered by [[Ontario Parks]], which classifies it as a ''natural environment'' park.


This park is popular in the summer with [[camping|campers]], providing many recreational activities such as [[canoeing]], swimming, [[hiking]], wildlife viewing, and other family activities. The visitors centre houses the Voyageur Heritage Centre which highlights the historic importance of the Mattawa River to the [[fur trade]] through interactive exhibits. The park is also home to the [[Canadian Ecology Centre]], an [[outdoor education]] centre which provides educational programs on [[sustainable forestry]].
This park is popular in the summer with [[camping|campers]], providing many recreational activities such as [[canoeing]], swimming, [[hiking]], wildlife viewing, and other family activities.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.explore-mag.com/Paddling-the-Mattawa-River-Pimisi-Bay-to-Samuel-de-Champlain-Provincial-Park | title=Explore Magazine }}</ref> The visitors centre houses the Voyageur Heritage Centre, which highlights the historic importance of the Mattawa River to the [[fur trade]] through interactive exhibits. The park is also home to the [[Canadian Ecology Centre]], an [[outdoor education]] centre, which provides educational programs on [[sustainable forestry]].


The park is named after [[Samuel de Champlain]], one of the first French explorers of Canada of the 17th century.
The park is named after [[Samuel de Champlain]], one of the first French explorers of Canada of the 17th century.

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==References==
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==External links==
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*[http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/samu.html Official Park Website]
*{{official website|https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/samueldechamplain}}


{{Ontario parks}}
{{Ontario parks}}


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Latest revision as of 07:51, 16 April 2023

Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park
LocationOntario, Canada
Nearest cityMattawa, Ontario
Coordinates46°17′30″N 78°52′30″W / 46.29167°N 78.87500°W / 46.29167; -78.87500
Area25.5 km2 (9.8 sq mi)
Governing bodyOntario Parks

Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park is a provincial park in Ontario, Canada.

The park spans both sides of the Mattawa River. It has an area of 25.5 square kilometres (9.8 sq mi) and is about 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) west of Mattawa, Ontario, Canada. It is administered by Ontario Parks, which classifies it as a natural environment park.

This park is popular in the summer with campers, providing many recreational activities such as canoeing, swimming, hiking, wildlife viewing, and other family activities.[1] The visitors centre houses the Voyageur Heritage Centre, which highlights the historic importance of the Mattawa River to the fur trade through interactive exhibits. The park is also home to the Canadian Ecology Centre, an outdoor education centre, which provides educational programs on sustainable forestry.

The park is named after Samuel de Champlain, one of the first French explorers of Canada of the 17th century.

Looking south over Moore Lake

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Explore Magazine".

External links[edit]


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