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Town in Ontario, Canada
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Fort Frances is a town of 7,700 people (2016) in Northern Ontario. Fort Frances is a popular fishing destination. It hosts the annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship.
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A collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs from Fort Frances and the surrounding area.
120 steps to a panoramic view.
Floating museum of Fort Frances' history as a logging town.
Farm visits, petting zoo: miniature donkeys, miniature horses, pygmy goats, potbelly and kune kune pigs, silkie chickens.
A historical plaque marks an open grassed area. Constructed in 1731, there are no extant remains of the square fort, which measured 50 feet on each side.
914 ha. No visitors’ facilities. Canoeing, hiking, and nature viewing are recommended activities.
A 4-day event with over $80,000 in prizes. Music, car show & shine.
A rustic modern restaurant. Gluten-free options.
Chinese.
Irish pub meets dive bar. Pool tables.
Resort hotel and convention centre on the shores of Rainy Lake. Free wireless internet in all rooms. Restaurant and bar on site.
24 rooms that include Wi-Fi, fridge, coffee maker, a free gym pass and a free continental breakfast.
By car
Ontario Highways 11 and 71 (both part of the Trans-Canada Highway) run through town. It is 435 km from Thunder Bay and 215 km from Kenora.
By bus
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