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French River | Ontario
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French River Provincial Park Visitor Centre
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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, […]
- 20526 Trans-Canada Hwy 69, P0M1A0, Alban, ON
- 705-857-1630
- http://www.ontarioparks.com/park/frenchriver
French River Provincial Park
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The French River is one of Ontario’s most beautiful waterway provincial parks. It is steeped in history, abounding nature, and some of the most beautiful shoreline cliffs imaginable. One of the most famous Canadian artists Tom Thomson wrote his Spring, French River in 1914. You can view the painting at the National Gallery of Canada […]
French River Trading Post
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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 […]
- 20112 Hwy 69 S, ON-69, French River, ON P0M 1A0
- 705-857-2115
- http://www.frenchrivertrading.com/
Historic Train Station
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This historic train station Was built circa 1900 in French River Station. Photo: P199, CC BY-SA 4.0
Sunset on Pickerel River
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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
Hungry Bear Restaurant
The Hungry Bear Restaurant is located at the French River Trading Post and has been committed to providing quality food service for over thirty years. Thousands of guests from all over the world return every season to experience Hungry Bear-style hospitality. Their breakfast menu includes their famous blueberry pancakes and “Hungry Man” meals that are […]
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- 20112 Hwy 69 S, ON-69, French River, ON P0M 1A0
- 705-857-2115
- https://hungrybearrestaurant.restaurants-info.com/
French River ATV Tours
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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 […]
At 827 Fish and Chips
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At 827 Fish and Chips is known for its fish that is crispy and cooked to perfection. However, the restaurant also has plenty of options for those who do not like fish and chips, the stand also offers finger food, burgers, poutines, dinner platters, sandwiches, salads, wings, drinks, ice cream and even has a kid’s […]
- 827 Hwy 64, Alban, French River, Ontario P0M 1A0 Canada
- 705-857-0827
- https://www.facebook.com/827FishandChips/