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French River | Ontario

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French River Provincial Park Visitor Centre

A recipient of the Governor-General’s Architectural Award for public buildings in 2010, the French River Visitor Centre is located at the junction of the French River and Highway 69.

The Visitor Centre’s exhibits showcase the rich history of First Nations, French and English cultures that have lived, worked and travelled these waters over the centuries, as well as the river’s plants, wildlife and unique landscapes.

A small fee to see the museum and a very nice gift shop where visitors can purchase souvenirs and keepsakes for themselves and others.

It may be possible to miss the highway sign, but the entrance is just south of the French River Bridge.

Photos: Ontario Parks Pinterest; bluewatertourism.com

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French River Trading Post

Established 1956

The French River Trading Post has expanded from a small gift shop on a gravel road to a thriving hospitality business. The business may look small on the outside but is surprisingly large on the inside. The company continues to flourish and serve thousands of customers each season under the leadership of the owners and their daughter. The Trading Post has a Kid’s Corner during the summer months with activities and mascots for children.

Items sold at the Trading Post include items such as Canadian-made moccasins, souvenirs, local First Nations handicrafts, and the company’s famous ice cream and cream and delicious butter fudge that is made fresh in-house. The French River Trading Post is usually busy as it is a favourite spot for visitors and locals alike.

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Sunset on Pickerel River

The Pickerel River is a beautiful site while crossing over on Hwy 69. It provides an excellent view of the sunrise from the Ronald J. MacGillivray Memorial bridge if you can catch it.

Photo: Dale Roddick

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French River ATV Tours

French River ATV Tours allows visitors to explore the wilderness of the area with all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The business has been owned and operated by Brad Oldham since 2013. As a local of the area, he has lots of experience with the trails and adjoining area. The ATV tours are perfect for family fun, corporate team building, bachelor and bachelorette weekends, or just about any event.

Visitors can enjoy the scenery and wildlife of the French River up close. The tours are perfect for either beginners or experienced riders. The professional guides are guaranteed to show you a good time, and the whole experience leads to a fun rush of adrenaline and plenty of laughter. The business is partnered directly with Honda and their fleet includes 420CC and 500CC 4WD Honda ATVs. The total adventure time is approximately five hours, so it is a great all-day activity for everyone.

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