Fort Frances Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Rainy River District, Ontario, Canada
About Fort Frances
Fort Frances sits on the international border with the United States where Rainy Lake narrows to become Rainy River. It is connected to International Falls, Minnesota, by the Fort Frances–International Falls International Bridge. The Fort Frances Mill was the main employer in the town until it closed in January 2014. Fort Frances was the first European settlement west of Lake Superior and was established by French Canadian Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, sieur de La Vérendrye, first commander of the western district. In 1731 he built Fort Saint Pierre near this spot as support for the fur trade with native peoples. In 1732 his expedition built Fort Saint Charles on Magnuson Island on the west side of Lake of the Woods. After some time, Fort St. Pierre fell out of use. In 1817, following the W
Top Attractions in Fort Frances
Explore the best things to see and do in Fort Frances:
- ★Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship
- ★Fort Frances Museum
- ★Fort St. Pierre National Historic Site
- ★Logging Tug Hallett
- ★Lookout Tower
- ★Sandpoint Island Provincial Park
- ★The Spry Farm
Where to Eat in Fort Frances
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Flint House
- 🍴Lee Garden
- 🍴Lighthouse Fish and Chips
Where to Stay in Fort Frances
- 🏨La Place Rendez-Vous
- 🏨The Sleepy Owl Downtown
Fort Frances Travel Guide Sections
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