High Water Levels on The French River
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- Published: Monday, 08 May 2023 11:40
High Water Levels on The French River
Title: Paddling Perils: Hazards and Safety Tips for River and Stream Enthusiasts
Paddling on a river or stream can be an exciting and peaceful way to ex
plore nature, but it’s important to be aware of the potential hazards that come with it. From floods and swift water to low head dams, strainers, hypothermia, and foot entrapments, there are many risks involved that paddlers need to understand to stay safe.
Arguably one of the most frequently paddled waterbodies, the French River offers an incredible maze of channels that lead back to the 
It’s no secret that the 2020 season was a tad disappointing, and we don’t really know where 2021 is headed… But we thought it would be a great idea to look back to the last time we were impacted by a natural disaster - the Parry Sound 33 forest fire which left incredible devastation as it swept across the northern coast. 
Hartley Bay Marina has always been a friendly place, where visitors are a part of one big, extended family forged by the sense of community that has been created over many years. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic, we have to be extra careful if we want to keep our family, friends, and employees safe and healthy. We have to maintain social distancing guidelines in order to continue operating and providing services to our visitors. Therefore, we ask that all our visitors please follow the etiquette suggestions in this article to help everyone launch within 15 minutes. 
A tribute to Michael Daniel “Mike” Palmer (June 20th, 1946 - February 29th, 2020)
Visitors to the French River Provincial Park agree that it is a hidden gem amongst provincial parks in Northern Ontario and other regions of Canada. While our country is a wonderful place for outdoors adventure - and maybe we’re just a little bit biased - home is where the heart is. If you’re fortunate enough to call 
Nothing beats sitting around a campfire, roasting s’mores, strumming a guitar and singing and laughing and reminiscing with friends and family. There’s something about a campfire that warms up weary bones after a long day’s hiking and fosters lifelong memories. However, if you don’t pay caution, a campfire can ruin your trip.
While most of us are sitting in front of the fireplace with hot chocolate and flipping through our phones, looking at pictures of our last camping trips of the season, some die-hards are out there in the snow, donning long johns and drowning out the hypothermia with alcohol… Huge respect to those guys! 
