French River Visitor Centre
The French River marks the transition to the Canadian Shield, a landscape of granite scrapped bare by the passage of glaciers. In its descent from its headwaters, the River transforms from a fractured granite gorge, into a vast delta of sculpted granite islands and outcrops. Designated as Canada’s first Heritage Waterway, the River served as a trade route between First Peoples, and for Europeans, was the primary route for inland exploration of the continent and as the “Voyageurs’ Highway”. It has been a primary source of uniquely Canadian mythology, inspiring native pictographs and European depictions of heroic river journeys, and contemporary work from the Group of Seven.
Recollet Falls
Recollet Falls Trail is located in the French River Provincial Park in Alban. The well-worn trail to the falls is very scenic. The historic Recollet Falls is a low, wide cascade that can be over 100 m wide. The French River has eroded a spectacular wide gorge that is easily the highlight of the trip.
French River Trading Post
For over 50 years, the French River Trading Post has been a destination and tradition for travellers of Highway 69.
Founded in 1956, the Trading Post has expanded from a small gift shop on a gravel road, to a thriving hospitality business complete with dining, accommodation and world class service. The company continues to flourish and serve thousands of customers each season.
Canadian-made moccasins, souvenirs, local First Nations handicraft, and famous cream and butter fudge made fresh in-house are just a few of the treasures that families from all over come to expect from the Trading Post.
Killarney Provincial Park
Killarney Provincial Park is on Georgian Bay, in the Canadian province of Ontario. It encompasses a vast wilderness area of wetlands, forests and mountains. La Cloche Silhouette Trail climbs the white quartzite ridges of La Cloche Mountains. Cranberry Bog Trail crosses bogs and swamps. Canoe routes connect the park’s numerous clear lakes, such as George Lake. Glacier-sculpted pink granite cliffs frame the coastline.
Point Grondine Park
Point Grondine has over 18,000 acres of scenic natural wilderness landscape, stunning river vistas and six interior lakes to explore.
Experience scenic natural wilderness landscape, stunning river vistas and six interior lakes to explore. Point Grondine Park has over 29 kilometers of hiking trail, 67 kilometers of established water route, 26 backcountry campsites, and indigenous guided experiences.
Hartley Bay Marina
Hartley Bay Marina has been providing access and service to the French River Delta since 1952. French River fishing, kayaking, canoeing, boating, and more.
Get more out of your outdoors through Hartley Bay Marina. Experience the French River Delta and Provincial Park. Fish, paddle, camp, explore or just relax!! Experience the French River the way you would like.
