It has been a little over two weeks since a monster of a storm ripped through Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park, just west of Mattawa, Ont., downing trees and trapping campers.
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Damage10 It has been a little over two weeks since a monster of a storm ripped through Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park, just west of Mattawa, Ont., downing trees and trapping campers.
Damage2 One pickup truck had extensive windshield damage with branches through the glass. A trailer had part of its front collapsed in from fallen trees.
Park damage1 Warren Verina, superintendent of Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park, took CTV News on a tour of the park to see the damage first-hand.
Damage3 Thousands and thousands of trees were toppled by strong winds and heavy rainfall.
Damage4 Deeper into the campground is the Canadian Ecology Centre, where all 19 of the centre’s cabins were damaged by fallen trees.
Damage5 The June 22 storm forced campers to flee left behind tents, trailers and vehicles.
Damage6 Investigators with the Northern Tornadoes Project have determined a strong downburst caused the damage and not a tornado.
Damage8 Deeper into the campground is the Canadian Ecology Centre, where all 19 of the centre’s cabins were damaged by fallen trees. Assistant general manager Laura Kielpinski said the campground will begin removing the debris starting Wednesday.
Damage7 It has been a little over two weeks since a monster of a storm ripped through Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park, just west of Mattawa, Ont., downing trees and trapping campers.
Damage9 About a dozen Ontario Parks staff members are helping subcontractors with campsite assessment as tree removal.
Damage11 A trailer had part of its front collapsed in from fallen trees.
