State of the River 2004-2005

French River, French River Provincial Park, Ontario
In the Footsteps of the Voyageurs
French River designated 1986

Status Report – 2002-03

• Consultation ongoing around mainland addition to French River Provincial Park (OLL addition FR P110 – mainland portion (21,190 ha) – with intention to regulate as provincial park

Multi-year initiatives:

• Resource Management discussions occurring around proposed changes to the Dokis dam
• Early stages of consultation for proposed snowmobile bridge across 14-Mile Island at Hwy 69

Planning for French River Visitor Centre, which will interpret the natural and cultural heritage of the French River (an Ontario’s Living Legacy/Great Lakes Heritage Coast initiative). The centre will also provide local tourism information. The centre is to be located off of Hwy 69, where it crosses the French River (currently the site of an MTO picnic area). Planning is currently at the final Design Development stage, with opening expected spring 2004. CHRS is a partner in this initiative, specifically participating in development of interpretive storyline elements for the centre’s exhibits.

Leslie Joynt Tel: 705-287-2891 ext 223; Fax: 705-287-2922; leslie.joynt@mnr.gov.on.ca