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.

Joined June 2015
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⚠️PARK ALERT⚠️ Due to ongoing flooding of the river, opening of Zones 4-9 within French River Provincial Park backcountry has been delayed until May 29, 2026. Zones 1, 2 and 3 are open as of May 22, 2026 with the exception of the sites in the Otter Bay area.
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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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⚠️PARK ALERT⚠️ Due to ongoing flooding of the river, opening of Zones 4-9 within French River Provincial Park backcountry has been delayed until May 29, 2026. Zones 1, 2 and 3 are open as of May 22, 2026 with the exception of the sites in the Otter Bay area.
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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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We see 👀 biodiversity every day, but it’s more than bugs 🐛 and animals 🦇 and trees 🌳. It’s about how everything is connected 🔗 . If we lose one piece of biodiversity, the rest is affected. This #EarthDay 🌎 , learn why #Biodiversity is important: bit.ly/4u0Dusmbit.ly/4u0Dusm
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We can definitely recommend “losing yourself” in our parks by delighting in the sights👀and sounds👂of nature, and living in the moment🧘‍♀️. We do not, however, recommend getting actually lost 🧭. Here's how to avoid getting lost👉 blog.ontarioparks.ca/dont-ge…
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