Paddling Laws
This is what you need to know about safety on the water in Ontario.
By Ian Merringer
EXPLORE A CANADIAN HERITAGE RIVER
Local outfitters offer exceptional services for guided or self-guided adventures. #PaddleON
French River Provincial Park offers a 105 kilometre paddling route of interconnected lakes, gorges and rapids from Lake Nipissing to Georgian Bay.
Be sure to visit the award-winning French River Visitor Centre.
- French River Adventures (guided trips and outfitting)
- Hartley Bay Marina (outfitting)
- Killarney Outfitters (outfitting)
- Wolseley Lodge (outfitting & accommodation)
- The Lodge at Pine Cove
- French River Lodges
- French River Resorts Association
- French River Supply Post and Marina
Find great backcountry paddling and hiking experiences at Ontario Parks.
For information on park fees and reservations, click here.
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