About Splash Valley Waterpark & Resort
Where family fun meets endless adventure in the heart of Eastern Ontario’s scenic Ottawa Valley!
After over 20 years of stewardship by the Paxton family, Summerhill Resorts purchased the park in 2021 with the intention to continue providing outdoor family fun.
Formerly known as Logos Land Resort & Waterpark, we’ve undergone an exciting transformation in 2024 and have added Eastern Ontario’s Largest Floating Water Playground.
Nestled off Highway 17 and overlooking the tranquil Astrolabe Lake, Splash Valley offers a refreshing escape for families and thrill-seekers alike.
At Splash Valley, we’re more than just a resort and waterpark – we’re your ultimate vacation destination
Whether you’re looking for a day of excitement or a relaxing getaway, we have something for everyone. Enjoy our newly expanded beach area or challenge yourself on Aquaglide floating water playground and don’t miss out on grabbing a selfie with our nearly 60 foot tall floating flamingo!
Our pristine lake, fed by natural springs and free of motor boats, provides the perfect backdrop for a wide range of activities. Our resort boasts a par 71 golf course and scenic hiking trails, ensuring there’s never a dull moment.
After a day of full of fun, unwind and recharge in our comfortable accommodations, ranging from tent sites and cozy cabins to spacious RV sites. Plus, we’re pet-friendly with a large dog play park, so furry family members are welcome to join in the fun (excluding accommodations).
Don’t forget to visit our souvenir shop, stocked with everything from essentials to branded merchandise, so you can take home the perfect memento of your Splash Valley experience. So why wait? Plan your escape to Splash Valley Waterpark & Resort today and discover why we’re not just a destination – we’re an unforgettable adventure waiting to be explored.
Lost & Found
The Tale of Champlain’s Astrolabe at Splash Valley
Samuel de Champlain was a French explorer, navigator, and map maker who explored much of Eastern Canada. In 1613, while exploring the Ottawa River he needed to bypass the rapids in the river. To do this, he portaged through a chain of lakes including Green Lake (now Astrolabe Lake). It is believed that it was here that he left behind his astrolabe.
An astrolabe is one of the oldest known navigational instruments used. It served different purposes during its usage: for telling time and determining latitude. To use an astrolabe, it is held vertically from a loop at the top; a weight can be suspended from the ring at the bottom to keep the instrument plumb. When the axis is manually aligned with the horizon and the pointer directed at the sun or north star, the angle of inclination can be read on a graduated disk, then math tables are consulted to determine the latitude. Upon consulting Champlain’s diary, it is observed that the last reading was taken at Green Lake. No readings were recorded after that. It is suggested that during the rough trip through a thick pine growth surrounding the lake, the astrolabe was lost.
In 1867, Edward Lee, a 12 year old boy who lived on the property at the time, found the astrolabe while helping his father clear some land by the lake. In 1988, a monument was placed on the Splash Valley Waterpark & Resort property near Astrolabe lake to commemorate the Astrolabe discovery. In 2000, six 5ft x 8ft information boards were erected alongside Buttermilk Creek, on Splash Valley Waterpark & Resort property, that give more details of Samuel de Champlain’s life and his journey of bypassing the Ottawa River.
Today, the astrolabe rests in the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Hull, Quebec.
