Conservation

Woman in a sun cap standing at the top of Sturgeon Chutes over looking one of the many deltas within the French River Provincial Park. The erosion created the island down stream of the falls.

The Wonders of River Deltas: Spotlight on the French River

Conservation, Discover Ontario, Experience, French River Delta, French River Provincial Park, History, Nature, Ontario Parks, Outdoor Adventures /

River deltas represent nature’s artistic masterpieces, carved over millennia by flowing water and sediment. Among these natural wonders, the French River Delta in Northeastern Ontario stands as a breathtaking example of geological forces at work. What Are River Deltas? River deltas form when flowing rivers meet larger bodies of water and slow down, causing sediment […]

The Wonders of River Deltas: Spotlight on the French River Read More »

One of the many Beaver Huts found in the French River Provincial Park, Northeastern Ontario Canada.

Beaver Haven: Exploring Ontario’s French River Wildlife

Conservation, French River Provincial Park, Fur Trade History in Canada, Great Canadian Wilderness, History, Ontario Parks, Wildlfie /

Nestled within the serene landscapes of Ontario, the French River is home to one of nature’s most fascinating architects—the beaver. They are well known for their remarkable ability to build and transform environments; these industrious creatures play a vital role in Ontario’s ecosystem. Yet, there is more intrigue we can explore and build upon from:

Beaver Haven: Exploring Ontario’s French River Wildlife Read More »

Young man holding a Freshwater Drum caught in the Flat Rapids area of the French River Delta, Northeastern Ontario, Canada.

Catch the Beat: Fishing for Freshwater Drums

Conservation, Discover Ontario, Fishing, Fishing French River, Fishing Tips, Freshwater Drum, Freshwater Fishing, History, How To, Tips & Tricks /

In the heart of Ontario’s waters, where ancient rhythms echo through time, swims a fish that knows how to make waves—both in folklore and on the end of an angler’s line. Meet the Freshwater Drum, affectionately known as the ‘Sheepshead.’ Its drumming beats resonate through the ages, connecting us to Canada’s Indigenous heritage and the

Catch the Beat: Fishing for Freshwater Drums Read More »

Image of a man holding a French River Bowfin in Ontario Canada.

3 Important Ancient Fish of Ontario: Bowfin, Gar, and Sturgeon

Bowfin, Conservation, Fishing, Fishing Tips, Georgian Bay, History, Longnose Gar, Nature, Ontario Parks, Sturgeon /

Do you love history, particularly living history? Imagine yourself swimming with living dinosaurs, or perhaps even holding one. While this may not be Jurassic Park, in Ontario you can get close to that experience by encountering some of the oldest living fish still swimming on Earth: Bowfin, Gar, and Sturgeon. These three fish species have

3 Important Ancient Fish of Ontario: Bowfin, Gar, and Sturgeon Read More »

Image of a sexual mature male sea lamprey. The adults' skin colours change like salmon with the male lamprey developing a "rope-ridge" across their back.

Sea Lamprey: A Parasitic Pest in the French River and Beyond

Conservation, Fishing, Fishing French River, Fishing Tips, French River Delta, French River Provincial Park, Freshwater Fishing, Georgian Bay, Great Canadian Wilderness, How To, Report, Tips & Tricks /

Sea lampreys are vampiric invasive species that have caused significant damage to the native fish populations in the Great Lakes. The French River in Northeastern Ontario is one of the many waterways they have invaded. While sea lampreys are monitored and population controlled by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) and Fisheries and

Sea Lamprey: A Parasitic Pest in the French River and Beyond Read More »

Differences Between Massasauga Rattlesnake vs Northern Watersnake

Back Country Camping, Backwoods Camping, Camping, Conservation, Georgian Bay, Health & Safety, How To, Nature, Wildlfie /

Vacant and cold reptilian eyes with reflexes that can lunge themselves half a foot in 70 milliseconds. Snakes have captured our thoughts, imaginations and even stories since their first appearance approximately 128 million years ago.  Whatever your thoughts are, they are fascinating creatures. They come in many appearances and varieties of venomous and nonvenomous species.

Differences Between Massasauga Rattlesnake vs Northern Watersnake Read More »

Celebrate World Water Day with Canada’s French River

Canadian Heritage Provincial Park, Celebration, Conservation, Discover Ontario, French River Delta, Freshwater Fishing, Great Canadian Wilderness, Ontario Parks, Outdoor Adventures, Wildlfie /

  World Water Day World Water Day, March 22, recognizes the importance of how essential water is to our lives, families, home, and ecosystem – our abundant fishery and our wildlife.  In 1993 around the world, awareness was raised to protect our freshwater. Canada’s Freshwater We enjoy 20% of the freshwater in the world here

Celebrate World Water Day with Canada’s French River Read More »