French River Provincial Park

⚠️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.

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

Affected reservation holders will be contacted. Please continue to monitor the Alerts page for any updates: bit.ly/4uSt7aw

⚠️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.

🔎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.

🔍🌊#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? 👇

🏛️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! 🌊

🔎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.

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 👉 bit.ly/4nau773

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! 👋🌲 . . . #OntarioParks #OntarioParksNE #FrenchRiverPP #FrenchRiver #OntarioTourism #DiscoverOntario

#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: bit.ly/41Bv7YZ . . . #BearAware #BearWise #LeaveNoTrace #Safety

🔍🌊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.

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: bit.ly/4udt1tt

. . . #OntarioParks #OntarioParksNE #Sudbury #SudburyOntario #SudburyTourism #OntarioTravel #OntarioTourism #DiscoverOntario #Ontario #Explore #ExploreON #GetOutside #DiscoverFrenchRiverPP #DiscoverFrenchRiver #Camping #CampingTrip #Canoeing #CanoeingAdventures #Backcountry

Follow along every other Tuesday for route ideas, paddling tips, and inspiration. Start planning here👉 blog.ontarioparks.ca/how-to-plan-a-…

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.🛶

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: bit.ly/4u0Dusmhttps:/…

. . . #OntarioParks #OntarioParksNE #FrenchRiverPP #FrenchRiver #Parks #Sudbury #SudburyTourism #OntarioTravel #OntarioTourism #DiscoverOntario #Ontario #HeritageRiver #CanadianHeritageRiver #Explore #ExploreON #GetOutside #BackcountryCamping #FrenchRiverHeritage

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👉 blog.ontarioparks.ca/dont-get-lost/

. . . #OntarioParks #OntarioParksNE #FrenchRiverPP #FrenchRiver #Parks #Sudbury #SudburyTourism #OntarioTravel #OntarioTourism #DiscoverOntario #Ontario #HeritageRiver #CanadianHeritageRiver #Explore #ExploreON #GetOutside #BackcountryCamping #FrenchRiverHeritage

It's #InternationalBeaverDay!🦫 #DidYouKnow that the beaver drove the fashion industry and Canada's development for over 200 years?🎩 Learn more here: blog.ontarioparks.ca/the-beaver-arc…