105 km river of interconnected lakes, gorges and rapids from Lake Nipissing to Georgian Bay. Visit the award-winning Visitor Centre on Settlers Road off Hwy 69.

French River Provincial Park
Joined June 2015
The 19th annual French River Pow Wow is taking place this Saturday, September 12th! Grand Entry is at 12:30pm and all are welcome!
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🔍🌊Welcome back to #DiscoverFrenchRiver!🌊🔎 Today we are highlighting Site 612! From fishing, swimming, to great views of both the water and skies, Site 612 is the perfect place for your next trip! And the best part…it’s available this august long weekend 🎉 #OntarioParks
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This Friday, July 17th is Healthy Parks, Healthy People Day! Looking for the perfect place to connect with nature on #HPHP day? Check out French River’s Recollect Falls Trail! This 3km trail follows the French River, offering views of both forest and water! #OntarioParks
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Join us on Saturday July 1st 12:00 pm at the French River Pow Wow Grounds for the first instalment of the 2026 First People Teaching Series! #OntarioParks
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Did you know that in 1986, the French River was designated as a Canadian Heritage River? 🛶 We think that French River is the best place for visitors to connect, learn, and reflect: something that the Canadian Heritage River designation encourages us to do.  #DiscoverOP
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🔍🌊 Welcome back to #DiscoverFrenchRiver!🌊🔎 This week we’re at the park’s eastern edge, where #LakeNipissing meets the #FrenchRiver-Site 100 🛶 Open rock shores, easy landing, peaceful vibes. Perfect for slowing down and soaking it all in. ☀️🌊
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Heading into the #Backcountry🛶 ? Before you go, pause & prepare: 🧠Know your comfort & skill levels 🗺️Plan your route 🌡️Factor in the temperature, weather, & season 🧳Pack the essentials 📍Tell someone your plan 🤝Get support if needed Learn more here: bit.ly/41dUHl0
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Be #BearWise when out in the backcountry. 🫙 Store food and toiletries in a bear resistant container or location 🌲 Hang food and garbage 4m above the ground and away from tree limbs 🧽 Clean food prep areas and dishes promptly after use 🔥 Burn food scraps and fat drippings
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Affected reservation holders will be contacted. Please continue to monitor the Alerts page for any updates: bit.ly/4uSt7aw
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🔎Discover what's happening this week at #FrenchRiverProvincialPark!🔍 🏛Voices of the River Guided Gallery Tours 🐍Secret Lives of Snakes 🧭Artefacts from the Deep Swipe to view our weekly program schedule.
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🔍🌊#DiscoverFrenchRiver🌊🔎 Along the #FrenchRiver, you might spot the weathered remains of an alligator boat 🐊 - once used to haul timber down the river and over land at the turn of the 20th century. 🛶⚙️ Have you seen them on your travels? 👇
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🏛️It’s #InternationalMuseumDay!🏛️ Explore the Voices of the River exhibit at the #FrenchRiverVisitorCentre. Dive into the stories of First Peoples & explorers, fur traders & missionaries. 📖🛶 ⏰Open Thu–Mon, 9:30am-5:00pm. Stop by and discover this historic waterway! 🌊
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🔎Discover what's happening this week at #FrenchRiverProvincialPark!🔍 🐍Secret Lives of Snakes 🏛Voices of the River Guided Gallery Tours 🌷Friends of Mashkinonje Spring Wildflower Hike Swipe to view our weekly program schedule.
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Preparing is an important part of any #backcountry trip🛶, and that includes providing a thorough equipment description before you head out. Please add this critical step to your pre-trek checklist✅ ! Learn more here 👉 bit.ly/4nau773
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The #FrenchRiverVisitorCentre opens THIS Friday, May 15, for the 2026 season!🎉 ⏰ Long Weekend Hours of Operation⏰ Friday - Monday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. See you soon! 👋🌲 . . . #OntarioParks #OntarioParksNE #FrenchRiverPP #FrenchRiver #OntarioTourism #DiscoverOntario
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#Spring🪻is upon us, and Ontario’s #BlackBears🐻are ready for another season of eating to gain fat for winter hibernation. Here’s what our bears are up to this month: bit.ly/41Bv7YZ . . . #BearAware #BearWise #LeaveNoTrace #Safety
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🔍🌊Welcome to #DiscoverFrenchRiver!🌊🔎 This week, we’re heading🧭to Site 838 - the western‑most campsite in #FrenchRiverPP. With easy shoreline access🛶, endless #GeorgianBay views🌅, and a sun‑facing rock shoreline ☀, it's a rewarding stop for westbound paddlers.
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Preparing for a #Paddling adventure 🛶 ? Tying your canoe to your vehicle is an important step in safely making it to the #Canoe launch 🚗➡️🌊. Here are our top tips for tying 🪢 your canoe to your vehicle: bit.ly/4udt1tt
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