By David Briggs, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, BayToday.ca 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 damage from the falling trees and conditions remain hazardous. Ontario Parks noted in a release, “Because of the magnitude of damage, Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park will remain closed for the 2025 season.” The storm on June 21 fell many trees within the park, trapping campers and destroying trailers, tens, and vehicles. Multiple people were injured, but there were no fatalities. The damage was not contained within Samuel de Champlain Park. Nearby Kiosk Campground in Algonquin Park was also hit, and Calvin and Bonfield Townships declared states of emergency as the…
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