French River Provincial Park

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.

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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: https://t.co/Q1WRZU4xC4

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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: https://t.co/gYvaT2ckKl

[French River Provincial Park @frenchriverpp]

⚠️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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🔎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 👉 https://t.co/0bZgdCEaQX

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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! 👋🌲
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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: https://t.co/x7bw3VOwKk
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#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: https://t.co/dYQMFNyXhU

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Are you looking for trip-planning inspiration? Look no further!

#CanoeTrippingTuesday is back for the 2026 season! - exploring scenic and historic paddling routes on the French River.🛶

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Follow along every other Tuesday for route ideas, paddling tips, and inspiration.

Start planning here👉 https://t.co/y50sll0KEZ

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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: https://t.co/ONS5HlDOxx

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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👉 https://t.co/a5dkRFqlRs