Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park - Mattawa, Ontario
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Loonwatcher
N 46° 17.404 W 078° 51.612
17T E 664820 N 5128502
An Ontario Provincial Park located on Highway 17, halfway between Mattawa and North Bay.
Waymark Code: WMNNPN
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 04/09/2015
Views: 7
The park spans both sides of the Mattawa River. It has an area of 25.5 square kilometres (9.8 sq mi). It is administered by Ontario Parks which classifies it as a natural environment park. It was created in 1967.
This park is popular in the summer with 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.
The park is named after Samuel de Champlain, one of the first French explorers of Canada of the 17th century.
Park Type: Provincial
Activities:
Hiking; Canoeing; Swimming; Boating; Fishing;
Biking; Natural Heritage Education; Birding
Park Fees:
Prices vary. See info on Ontario Parks web page for different pricing.
Background:
Located on historic Mattawa River fur trade route in the scenic Mattawa Valley
Great hiking trails with scenic views – outstanding fall colours
Voyageur adventure interpretive experience – try paddling a Voyageur canoe
New Mattawa River Visitor Centre (2011) depicting historical, cultural and natural features
Excellent opportunities for exploration by canoe
Natural Heritage Education programs for all ages
(taken from Park web page)
Link to Park: [Web Link]
Additional Entrance Points: N 46° 17.048 W 078° 51.263
Date Established?: Not listed
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