History

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

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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 […]

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

Beaver Haven: Exploring Ontario’s French River Wildlife

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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:

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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Sculpted by Ice – French River

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“What’s So Great About The Great Lakes?”: Picture the world as it was 12,000 years ago where the land was covered by melting mile-thick glaciers. This amazing sculpture of ice, carved the land and created the Great Lakes. Forming approximately 15,000 kilometres (9,500 miles) of inland freshwater “ocean-like shores”. The lakes also contain an estimated

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Experience Fishing French River

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Would you like to Experience Fishing?  Did you know that Bear’s Den Lodge is a pilot site for this exciting program to help educate “women, children and new Canadians”?  What about adults, yes, we will also teach adults. The pilot program was launched in the French River under the French River Resorts Association with hopes

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Outdoor Radio Journal

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The Outdoor Journal Radio Show is live every Saturday morning 8:05AM EST. If you\’re in southern Ontario (Canada), tune your radio to Sportsnet 590 The FAN AM or visit www.odjradio.com and listen live online. Angelo Viola has hosted Sportsnet 590 The FAN\’s \”Outdoor Journal Radio Show\” since 1996. Traveling around the world to produce popular

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52.5″ Musky for 51st Year Group

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“It hit in three to four feet away from the boat. It was raining. The muskie gave me a real fight, it ran three times taking my black and chartreuse eagle tail under the boat. What a fight!” With a quick measure and photo of the French River musky, Bob Griffith of State College, PA,

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A Musky for Father’s Day

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“Nothing like catching ‪‎musky‬ in your front yard!” said Chris Burnette to the start of his and Harry Haddix’s week at Bear’s Den Lodge. The seasoned West Virginian muskie hunters had fished some of their favorite French River muskie holes, but after a long day they decided to troll home during the twilight hours. As

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French River Produces a Musky a Day

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Returning to the French River Bill and Nancy Hamblin talk to the lodge owners, Art & Brenda Barefoot, before the hunt for the elusive French River Muskie. The weather conditions for the day were spotty with high winds and choppy waters but no musky can be caught without putting effort into it. In their search

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