
French River Canoe Route
A historic voyageur canoe route from Lake Nipissing to Georgian Bay — 110 km of granite and pine.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Country
- Canada
- Biome
- Boreal canoe (170 m)
- Best season
- May – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Climbing
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Boreal canoe (170 m)
- Best season: May – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
A historic voyageur canoe route from Lake Nipissing to Georgian Bay — 110 km of granite and pine.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: May – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Boreal canoe (170 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
French River Canoe Route trip tools
Popular pursuits at French River Canoe Route
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
- Kayaking
Sheltered and open-water paddling lines.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Fishing
Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.
Animals around French River Canoe Route
Wildlife guideTimber wolfCanis lupus
Big gameWhitetail DeerOdocoileus virginianus
GamefishBrook TroutSalvelinus fontinalis
Wildlife guideCanada lynxLynx canadensis
Big gameBlack BearUrsus americanus
GamefishSmallmouth BassMicropterus dolomieu
Wildlife guideBlack bearUrsus americanus
Big gameWild HogSus scrofa


