French River Provincial Park

French River Provincial Park 105 km river of interconnected lakes, gorges and rapids from Lake Nipissing to Georgian Bay.

🔍🌊Welcome back to !🌊🔎This week, we’re taking you to the eastern edge of the park, where Lake Nipissing joins the French...
06/03/2026

🔍🌊Welcome back to !🌊🔎

This week, we’re taking you to the eastern edge of the park, where Lake Nipissing joins the French River - Site 100! A classic campsite loved by paddlers for its welcoming landing, open rock shoreline, and peaceful setting. 🛶

Whether you’re soaking up the views from camp, swimming off the rocks, or settling in for a quiet evening by the water, Site 100 is a great place to slow down and enjoy life on the river. ☀️🌊

Do you have a favourite backcountry memory? Let us know in the comments below 👇.

06/01/2026

Merch so stylish, who wouldn’t want it?😎

Today is and our park staff are showing off some of this year’s NEW items in our Park Store!

Represent your favourite park by stopping by the French River Visitors Centre and shop our fully stocked collection of:

👕clothing
🛍️stickers
🧸plushies
🧢hats
🪎and more!

Open Thursday to Monday, 9:30am - 5:00pm ⏰.


[Three park staff dressed in French River branded clothing walking down a runway]

Heading into the backcountry 🛶?Before you go, take a moment to prepare and decide whether it's a safe option for you:🧠 K...
05/29/2026

Heading into the backcountry 🛶?

Before you go, take a moment to prepare and decide whether it's a safe option for you:

🧠 Know your comfort and skill levels
🗺️ Plan your route
🌡️ Factor in the temperature, weather, and season
🧳 Pack the essentials
📍 Tell someone where you're going
🤝 Get more support

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/41dUHl0https://bit.ly/41dUHl0

05/25/2026

All we can say is ✨WOW✨

It’s our first of the 2026 season and Meatball is showing off some of his favourite head wear you can find at the French River Visitor Centre 🐍🧢!

Stop by to get yours, open Thursday to Monday, 9:30am - 5:00pm ⏰.

Disclaimer: Product does not come in snake size.

Be when out in the backcountry.A careful campsite setup can help you avoid a close encounter with a bear 🐻.🫙 Store foo...
05/22/2026

Be when out in the backcountry.

A careful campsite setup can help you avoid a close encounter with a bear 🐻.

🫙 Store food and toiletries in a bear resistant container or location
🌲 Hang food 4m above the ground and away from tree limbs and trunks
🧽 Clean food preparation areas and dishes promptly after use
🔥 Burn food scraps and fat drippings thoroughly in a hot fire
🗑️ Any garbage should be suspended along with food

⚠️PARK ALERT⚠️Due to ongoing flooding of the river, opening of Zones 4-9 within French River Provincial Park backcountry...
05/21/2026

⚠️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.

Affected reservation holders will be contacted.

Please continue to monitor the Alerts page for any updates: https://bit.ly/4uSt7aw

🔎Discover what's happening this week at French River Provincial Park!🔍🏛Voices of the River Guided Gallery Tours🐍Secret L...
05/21/2026

🔎Discover what's happening this week at French River Provincial Park!🔍

🏛Voices of the River Guided Gallery Tours
🐍Secret Lives of Snakes
🧭Artefacts from the Deep

Swipe to view our weekly program schedule.

🔍🌊 Welcome back to ! 🌊🔎This week, we’re exploring a fascinating reminder of the park’s history - the abandoned alligato...
05/20/2026

🔍🌊 Welcome back to ! 🌊🔎

This week, we’re exploring a fascinating reminder of the park’s history - the abandoned alligator boat remains along the French River. 🐊🛶

Used at the turn of the 20th century to haul massive booms of timber down the mighty French and over land 🌲, these unique vessels played an important role in the logging industry 🪚.

Today, the weathered remains sit quietly along the shoreline, offering paddlers a glimpse into the river’s working past and the challenges faced by those who travelled here before us.

Have you spotted these remains on your travels? Share your favourite French River finds in the comments below 👇

🏛️It's !🏛️The French River Visitor Centre is home to the Voices of the River exhibit hall that tells the stories of a n...
05/18/2026

🏛️It's !🏛️

The French River Visitor Centre is home to the Voices of the River exhibit hall that tells the stories of a nation.📖

Dive into the rich history of First Peoples and explorers, fur traders and missionaries. There's something for everyone to discover!🦫🛶🌊

Stop by the French River Visitor Centre, open Thursday-Monday, 9:30am-5:00pm to learn more about this historic waterway.

05/15/2026

🎉It’s opening day at the French River Visitor Centre!🎉

Stop in Thursday to Monday from 9:30am to 5:00pm to explore the Voices of the River gallery 🛶, shop at our fully stocked Park Store 🛍️, and meet Meatball, our ambassador Eastern Foxsnake 🐍!

Discovery programs are happening throughout the long weekend with a snake talk happening TODAY at 1:00pm! Check out our weekly program schedule for more programming opportunities 📆.

We are so excited to welcome back park visitors for another amazing season!

Address

20526 Settler's Road
Noelville, ON
P0M1A0

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

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