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{{short description|Provincial park in Ontario, Canada}} |
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| name = Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park |
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| location = [[Ontario]], [[Canada]] |
| location = [[Ontario]], [[Canada]] |
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| nearest_city = [[Mattawa, Ontario]] |
| nearest_city = [[Mattawa, Ontario]] |
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| governing_body = [[Ontario Parks]] |
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'''Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park''' is a [[provincial park]] in [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. |
'''Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park''' is a [[provincial park]] in [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. |
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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. |
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. |
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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]]. |
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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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{{wide image|Jingwakoki Babawasse Bridge.jpg|900px|Looking south over Moore Lake}} |
{{wide image|Jingwakoki Babawasse Bridge.jpg|900px|Looking south over Moore Lake}} |
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==References== |
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*{{official website|https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/samueldechamplain}} |
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{{Ontario parks}} |
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[[Category:Provincial parks |
[[Category:Provincial parks of Ontario]] |
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[[Category:Parks in Nipissing District]] |
[[Category:Parks in Nipissing District]] |
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[[Category:Protected areas established in 1990]] |
[[Category:Protected areas established in 1990]] |
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[[Category:1990 establishments in Ontario]] |
[[Category:1990 establishments in Ontario]] |
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| Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park | |
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| Location | Ontario, Canada |
| Nearest city | Mattawa, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 46°17′30″N 78°52′30″W / 46.29167°N 78.87500°W |
| Area | 25.5 km2 (9.8 sq mi) |
| Governing body | Ontario 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.
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