Random Wild Flowers
These awesomely weird wild flowers were growing in the backyard! Never saw them there before… We saw these pretty wild flowers while hiking at Pine Creek in West Arm.
French River Destination Guide
Historic Waterway
Pond near the Pickerel River, part of the French River Delta
Having grown up in largely uninhabited Northern Ontario, a seemingly endless wilderness characterized by the boreal forest and the Canadian Shield has been my playground. In particular, the French River corridor spans from the Georgian Bay to the West Arm of Lake Nipissing, offering any combination of outdoor adventure, history, culture, and relaxation, whether travelling for leisure or trekking for a rugged escape.
Browse the selection of articles below about travel and trekking in French River.
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Water Snake
I saw this water snake while hiking at Pine Creek in West Arm. It wasn’t in a lake or pond or anything — the water snake was just hanging out in a big puddle on a quad trail… This is a pretty cool shot, what with the water snake’s head poking out of the water…
Reverse Tourism in French River
The same day I finished my sola La Cloche Silhouette Trek in Killarney, I randomly met two backpackers and hosted them in my parents’ home in Noëlville for four days. Our guests, Matte and Anne, travellers from Holland and Germany, enjoyed hiking and sightseeing in the area. I was happy to show them things they never would have […]
March for Merazonia: The La Cloche Silhouette Trek
I was out on a day hike in Killarney Provincial Park, located on the shores of Georgian Bay between Parry Sound and Sudbury, Ontario, when the idea struck for the March for Merazonia. It was early May, the weather was beautiful, the northern verdure was blooming and blossoming in every direction, and I was inspired. I thought to […]
Rescuing Baby Squirrels
Found three abandoned baby squirrels in a nest, one already stiff and cold! So I rescued the other two… One suffered from dehydration (on the left above — notice how the skin is a bit wrinkly), and only made it a week and a half :((frowny face). Was able to rehabilitate the last one before releasing it into […]
Moose!
Sighted off the roadside near Noëlville… For a couple of really great moose stories, read — and learn why I think eating wild meat is ethical, too!
Letter to David Ramsay, Minister of Natural Resources: Please Help Us Keep Halton Recycling Out of French River!
Dear Minister Ramsay, I am a resident of Noëlville. I would like to draw your attention to a matter of great concern to the citizens of the Municipality of French River. Bylaw 2007-41 rezones a parcel of land from a Rural area to a Waste Disposal area. Halton Recycling Ltd. has entered into negotiations with the owners of […]
Open Letter to the Council of the Municipality of French River: Respect Your Citizens!
The Municipality of French River is currently experiencing major upheaval due to Bylaw 2007-41, which rezones a Rural area to a Waste Disposal area. On Wednesday, September 5, at 7 p.m., a Council meeting was held at which a petition with approximately 1,800 signatures asking to rescind Bylaw 2007-41 was presented to Council. Residents were allowed 30 minutes […]
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