In November, the provincial government announced it is spending $4.74 million to rebuild and upgrade the park to turn it into an all-season destination
Good news for campers and the local economy.
Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park will partially reopen this spring following last summer’s devastating storm.
In November, the provincial government announced it is spending $4.74 million to rebuild and upgrade the park to turn it into an all-season destination.
“We’re making this strategic investment to turn the park into a year-round destination to attract visitors, support local jobs and build a strong, resilient local economy,” said Todd McCarthy, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
At the time, the expectation was that the popular park would remain closed until 2027.
See: Ontario to upgrade Samuel de Champlain Park to year-round use
And: Several area municipalities in State of Emergency after major storm
A Facebook post by Environment Ontario states, “Ever since the devastation caused by last summer’s storm, Ontario has been working hard to restore the park’s natural beauty while rebuilding roadways and critical infrastructure — part of Ontario Government’s $4.74 million investment that will transform the park into a year-round destination.”
The park will be allowing day use at select sites, such as Bagwa Day Use Area and Long Lake, starting Friday, May 8.
Reservations are now open.
For additional updates, you can follow Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park’s social media channels on Facebook (Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park) and Instagram (@SamueldeChamplainPP).
