Fort Frances Ontario
Adventure Travel - Canada
On the shores of Rainy Lake
Fort Frances, Ontario is located on the banks of the Rainy River and on the shores of Rainy Lake in Sunset, Country, Northwest Ontario, Canada. Rainy Lake enjoys over 2,575 kilometres (1600 mi.) of shoreline and it is a year round watersport destination.
The community of Fort Frances is a Canada/USA border town, as well as, the main commercial centre and transportation hub servicing the area and the surrounding villages and towns of Emo, Devlin, Barwick, Sleeman and Rainy River. Across the river from Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada is the community of International Falls, Minnesota, United States of America. Connecting Fort Frances to the U.S.A is the International Bridge border crossing. Just down the road in Rainy River, Ontario is another border crossing connecting to Baudette, Minnesota.
In the early 1900s steam ships were a popular mode of transportation when traveling on the Rainy River and Rainy Lake. The first tourism tours began operations on the lake in and around 1915. Tourism is still, very much, a big part of the region.
Fort Frances, Ontario Attractions
A self guided walking tour exploring the village streets of Fort Frances encounters painted murals and Ontario Heritage Foundation plaques detailing the history of the region. Down the road from Fort Frances, in the village of Rainy River, there is the Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre and a local railroad museum. While exploring the roads visit with some of the local art galleries, gift shops and farmer's markets operating in the region.
Services and Amenities in Fort Frances, Ontario
Other services important to travelers when visiting Fort Frances, Ontario include accommodations (lodges, motels, B&Bs, resorts, cottages, outposts, ranches, campgrounds), customs office, gas station, grocery store, internet, restaurants, liquor store, laundromat, post office, banks, tours, guides, attractions, boat launch, marina, big box stores, airport, aerodrome, and transportation services (floatplanes, regional airlines, taxi).
Activities, Adventures and Things To Do in Fort Frances, Ontario
The Fort Frances and area outfitters and guides cater to many who enjoy outdoor adventures. Fishing is one of the more popular activities provided by outfitters in the region. Rainy Lake supporting a smallmouth bass fishery is a big reason for that popularity, as well as, the opportunity to fish for pike, walleye, muskie and/or pickerel. Other activities and adventures enjoyed in the region during the summer months include golfing, sightseeing, flightseeing, sailing, boating, ATVing, water skiing, swimming, horseback riding, picnicking, birdwatching, biking, walking and wildlife sightings. During the winter months some of the adventures enjoyed in the region of Fort Frances includes ice fishing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling.
Parks, Trails and Place of Interest to explore in Fort Frances, Ontario
There are parks, sandy beaches, trails and picnic areas in and around Fort Frances which are ideal for activity and adventure like the Pither's Point Park, Lion's Park, La Verendrye Parkway (waterfront), McIrvine Park and the Noden Causeway. And... when in the Village of Rainy River visit the Hannam Park waterfront.