French River (Ontario)
| French River Rivière des Français, Emitigoozhii-ziibi | |
|---|---|
Recollet Falls of the French River near Hwy. 69 | |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Districts | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Lake Nipissing |
| • location | Nipissing District |
| • coordinates | 46°12′30″N 79°49′30″W / 46.20833°N 79.82500°W |
| Mouth | Georgian Bay |
• location | Parry Sound District |
• coordinates | 45°56′26″N 80°54′06″W / 45.94056°N 80.90167°W (for main outlet) |
| Length | 110 km (68 mi) |
| Basin size | 19,100 km2 (7,400 sq mi) |
The French River (French: Rivière des Français, Ojibwe: Emitigoozhii-ziibi) is a river in Central Ontario, Canada. It flows 110 kilometres (68 mi) from Lake Nipissing southwest to Georgian Bay. The river largely follows the boundary between the Parry Sound District and the Sudbury District, and in most contexts is considered the dividing line between Northern and Southern Ontario. The French River was designated a Canadian Heritage River in 1986.