CANADIAN TRAVEL, FRENCH RIVER, GEORGIAN BAY Outdoor Adventure, Attractions, Recreation Activities, Vacation in Northern Ontario!

ACTIVITIES  French River Resorts Association area, Northern Ontario, include:

Fishing, Camping, Adventure Tours, Boating, Star Gazing, Bird Watching, Cruises, Eco tours, Snowmobiling, Hiking, Biking, Birding, Fishing and Hunting Guides, Lodges, Resorts, Boat access only, Fly In Fishing, Ice skating, Tenting, Trailer Parks, Cabins, Canoe Trips, Spa, Swimming, Beaches, Golfing, Boat rentals, and Guided Boat Tours. Fishing for trophy walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappies, and muskies. Enjoy fine dining with our American Plan resorts, lodges, and restaurants or, if you prefer to do your own cooking, Housekeeping cottages are available in Ontario.

ADVENTURE OUTDOORS in French River, Georgian Bay, Rainbow Country travel area include:

Guided Tours, Boat Tours, Historical Tours, Biking, Camping, Wildlife Viewing, Paddling, Kayaking, Golfing, Tour Outfitters, Hunting and Fishing, Winter sports - Snowmobiling, Ice fishing, Cross Country Skiing, and Ice Skating in Canada.

ATTRACTIONS near French River Resorts Association members or Canadian Tourism include:

Historical Museums, History, Science North, Sudbury Nickel Mine, Cruises, Theaters, Sudbury Downs, Tours, Conservation, Art Gallery, Accommodations, Shopping, Souvenirs, Antiques, Lodging, Hotels, Resorts, lodges, Motels, Fine dining American Plan meals, Cottages, Trading Post, native souvenirs, Cabins, Golf Course, Campgrounds, Tent and Trailer Parks, Remote Wilderness Resorts, Family Vacations in Canada, Picnic, Weddings, Conference, Marina Services, Community Activities- Sudbury, Alban, Noelville, Parry Sound, North Bay, just 3.5 hours North of Toronto.

The Canadian scenery of the French River, Georgian Bay, Rainbow Country Travel Area is spectacular, campsites are limited, waterfowl and wildlife are abundant, while the French River is recognized for fishing - and fall holds color in the memory of those who travel here.

Rocky gorges, rapids, bays, coves, weed beds, lily pads, change appearance with the changing of the seasons and the water levels that change as much as 13 feet during a season. If you are eager to find refuge from the hectic paces of life then join us in the solitude, scenic, and tranquility of the French River, Georgian Bay area!

For paddlers, the French River is an enticing, adventurous wilderness river for all level skills. Novice canoeists can spend a leisurely day on its calmer, smoother and more sheltered stretches, navigating among grassy islands, bays while scanning the riverbanks for turtles, beavers, otters, waterfowl, moose, black bear, while listening for the elk cows bugling, and even see the occasional deer.

Flat Rapids and Dallas Rapids add challenge to the more experienced rafters and canoeists on the French River. For those wanting the adventure of portaging to various levels of the French River or Georgian Bay there are areas of rapid white water that is full of speed and turbulence, especially in spring, when swirling, swelling currents grind river stones deep into the limestone riverbed below the falls such as Recollet Falls, Meshaw Falls, Sturgeon Chutes, Big Bear Chutes, Horseshoe Falls, Bass Lake, rapids such as the First Flat Rapids, Second Flat Rapids, Oullette Rapids, Five Finger Rapids consisting of Little Pine Rapids, Big Pine, Rainy, Double, Blue Chute, Little and Big Parisienne Rapids, and the Voyageur Channel all followed by an easy paddle to smoother, calmer areas on the French River or Georgian Bay.

A word of caution to boaters and canoeist is that one must be experienced, hire a guide, or know the rapids well before venturing through any of the swift water. There are times when water levels in these areas are not navigable by any experienced guide or person. Respect for the river and knowledge will provide wonderful experiences for all.
 

Pristine nature awaits you in the protected wilderness area of Northern Ontario out of doors. Canadian vacationers can view a red fox slithering along the shoreline, see beaver, hear the eastern timber wolf howling, watch with awe the soaring bald eagles, hear the cry of the loons with their wings flapping on take off, ducklings trailing their mother across the river while dunking for minnows flashing by, turtles sunning atop a dead head stuck in the river beds, geese honking during their migration, mushrooms bursting through granite rock and tree falls, gigantic  blueberries awaiting a child's twinkling eyes with a big purple smile, black bear cubs swinging in the trees while their mother throws fish from the French River below. These are just a few memories and wildlife the guests of the French River Resorts Association have experienced while exploring, boating, hiking, fishing, or canoeing the famous Heritage French River Park.

Moose, black bear, deer, and an ever increasing protected number of elk are roaming the forests of Ontario along the French River and the Northeast shore of Georgian Bay. The French River Resorts Association has assisted in the elk restocking program. Contact one of our French River Resorts Association outfitters that provide hunting services.

Fall adds color to the palate of the serene scenery along with changes in the flora and fauna. Wildlife migrations occur, influx of birds and animals seeking food and refugee from the harsh winters ahead. The rise and fall of the water level from nature to the dams in the system expose the mysteries of years ago.
 

Visit the new French River Provincial Park Visitor Center with exhibits and educational events related to the cultural and natural resources of the river, including the Georgian Bay coast area. The centre is located near Highway 69 at the French River.

Winter snowmobile sport enthusiasts in Northern Ontario have an added advantage of two snowmobile bridges completing the connect of 150 miles of trails. One bridge crosses 14-mile Island and the French River at Highway 69.  Along with snowmobiling, other winter sports include: ice fishing, ice skating, and cross country skiing. Check the French River Resorts Association listing for French River resorts, lodges, hotels, motels, camps, cottages, and cabins open year round for winter outdoor tourism.

Vacation outdoors with the French River Resorts Association in the French River, Georgian Bay, Rainbow Travel area. Choose your own adventure from tents to trails and tours, guided cruises to wildlife, golfing or shopping, enjoy the out of doors in the French River, Georgian Bay, Rainbow Country area.  Fisherman or anglers have plenty of angling water with its maze of rivers, tributaries, and bays in the French River, Georgian Bay travel area of Northern Ontario, Canada.