
To foster an ethic of responsible environmental stewardship by providing educational programming and self-directed learning to educational groups, community organizations and the public at large. In conjunction with the foregoing, to teach sustainable forestry practices which manage the social, economic and ecological values provided by forests.
50 hectares of old-growth forest, 14 km of trails, and hands-on learning waiting right outside your door.
14 km of trails through old-growth forest, wetlands, and along the Bonnechere. Grab a map and explore at your own pace.
For teachers with RCDSB, RCCDSB or CEPEO, programs are included – just pick your dates and we handle the rest.

We hope you enjoy your visit. Please remember:
If you are planning an event at Shaw Woods, you must contact our office administrator, MK Jones (shawwoods.edu@gmail.com), to confirm details and check availability.
No buses are allowed on site without prior SWOEC approval.
14 km of trails through old-growth forest, wetlands, and along the Bonnechere. Grab a map and explore at your own pace.
For teachers with RCDSB, RCCDSB or CEPEO, programs are included – just pick your dates and we handle the rest.