Inspired by early explorers like Samuel de Champlain, a new multi-use trail is coming to life along the La Vase River ...

MATTAWA — The Ontario government is investing $4.75 million to rebuild and upgrade Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park after extensive storm damage forced its closure in June 2025. In addition to ...

It’s official, Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park will remain closed for the 2025 season. Ontario Parks made the announcement today, noting the severe storm on June 21, 2025, resulted in extensive ...

Researchers with Western University's Northern Tornadoes Project have determined the devastating storm that hit Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park near Mattawa on Saturday caused a downburst. Unlike ...

“There is no park anymore, there is no forest there.” So explained Dan Johnson, who along with his wife Maria Lee, is happy to be alive. The two, along with many other campers, were trapped in Samuel ...

A violent thunderstorm ripped through Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park late Saturday, downing trees, flooding roads and stranding campers. Emergency crews rescued multiple people as nearby Calvin ...