Our Story
At French River Outfitters, we specialize in providing an exceptional fishing adventure experience. Our team of experienced guides will take you to the best fishing spots along the French River and Georgian Bay where you can catch a variety of trophy sized fish. Our cottages are fully equipped with modern amenities to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. We offer customized fishing and adventure packages, so no matter your experience level, we will provide you with an unforgettable experience.
For booking, availability, or additional information please email us at: Info@FrencchRiverOutfitters.ca
French River History
The French River has been a major transportation route for centuries, as is evidenced by the many rock paintings and archeological sites of the Shield Archaic and Algonkian peoples. They were followed by the Huron and Ojibwa, who gave the river its current name, describing the route French explorers such as Etienne Brulé took as they explored inland. Explorers Jean Nicollet, Pierre Radisson, des Groseillers and La Verendrye travelled the river between 1629 and 1649.
The river was an important part of the fur trade route and was used by the Voyageurs. Other explorers like Alexander Mackenzie, Simon Fraser, and David Thompson paddled the French on their way to discover the rivers further west that now bear their names. Eventually, lumber production, then tourism replaced the fur trade as the economic lynchpin of this waterway.