City: Fort Frances
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Fort Frances is a town in, and the seat of, Rainy River District in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. The population as of the 2016 census was 7,739. Fort Frances is a popular fishing destination. It hosts the annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship.
Restaurants in Fort Frances
1. Northwoods Gallery & Gifts
Overall Ratings
5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By dordor543 - Fort Frances, Canada
Situated in the heart of downtown shopping in Fort Frances, is this most unique shopping experience. There is no way that you could leave this store without finding something for a special someone, or just for yourself because it is so very different. The staff a very helpful, gift wrapping is offered at no cost.. Remember to have lots of spare time, as you'll not want to miss anything. The original art work on display is done by the local renowned artist Connie Cuthbertson.
2. The Fort Frances Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Caribbeanjunkies - Oklahoma
We drove over to Ft. Frances for the day from International Falls without any particular plan of action. We popped into this museum on a whim, and were SO glad we did! This small museum crams an incredible number of exhibits and artifacts into a comparatively small space and provides a wonderful glimpse into the history of the entire area and the Ojibwa people and Europeans who shaped it.
In addition to touring a wonderful museum, our paid admission ($4.00 adults, $2.00 for seniors) also got us the code to gain access to self-guided tours of the nearby Logging Tug Hallett, and the Lookout Tower (both very much worth seeing!)
So unless you have zero interest in the history of an area you're visiting, this museum is a MUST DO!
3. Betty's of Fort Frances
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
The Amazing Pink Store with More in downtown Fort Frances!Try fabulous new fashions, get Canadian made quality, express your creativity, celebrate regional culture, prepare to get down & play, read and relax, with Up the Lake.
Reviewed By Ronald D - Stillwater, Oklahoma
Betty's has a wide range of goods for sale from great toys, to clothing, to craft supplies, art supplies, books, fabrics, you name it. It's great for browsing. The two owners are extremely friendly and make it a point to greet visitors. A Neat place.
4. The Lookout Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Alicetas - Ontario
You can climb the Tower or tour the Hallet on Fort Frances waterfront. The Tower is the best place to see great views of Fort Frances and Rainy Lake. The hike requires good footwear but isn't too far up for anyone to go.
5. Heron Landing Golf Course
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By TiMark5 - Winnipeg, Canada
Heron Landing is a very nice golf course set in beautiful Northwestern Ontario. It is highlighted by its signature hole number 10 that challenges golfers in every aspect of their game. The whole course features wonderful Forests and wildlife. You may even get to the see the occassional black bear. Also if you are travelling away from the course the Fort Frances area features great fishing and sportsman adventures. The price to play a round is very reasonable but you should take a cart to play as some of the holes are very long and far away from the club house. I am writing this review in the opinion of a teenager who has played the course with family, friends and on my own. The golf course also has a club house that has washrooms, a shop to buy golf clubs and more. Attatched to this is a wonderful restuarant with reasonable prices as well. Sometimes the restuarant will make different bakings like cookies and cinnamon buns that are to wonderful! This is one of the nicest golf courses in Northwestern Ontario and i highly recommend you play it.
6. Logging Tug Hallett
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By skipro4720 - Mission, Canada
Was transferred to the hallet from another tug for 3 weeks in 1971. We towed from wood down the sceine river to Fort Frances. The hallet looks much smaller now, especially the top bunk that was mine,you learnt not to sit up too fast. Great 3 weeks,good food ,good company and a dream to work on the largest working boat on rainy lake. nice to see them save this piece of local history. Will return next time I'm back in town
7. Player Vibe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Megan Z - Fort Frances, Canada
I've had a great time every time stopping in. Such a wide array of video games, and the pool tables were a fun new challenge. It's a really clean building, spacious, and the prices on everything are very reasonable. I will definitely be back!
