Fort Frances, Border town in Northwestern Ontario, Canada.
Fort Frances extends along Rainy Lake, connecting Ontario with Minnesota through an international bridge and serving as the administrative center of Rainy River District.
The settlement began in 1731 when French Canadian explorer Pierre Gaultier de Varennes established Fort Saint Pierre to support fur trade operations west of Lake Superior.
The town maintains strong connections with Anishinaabe and Métis traditions through Treaty Three territory agreements and regular cultural exchanges between communities.
Residents access medical care through a regional hospital, education through multiple school boards, and transportation via Highways 11 and 71.
The temperature in Fort Frances reached 42.2°C on July 13, 1936, marking the highest recorded temperature in Ontario's history.
Location: Rainy River District
Shares border with: Unorganized Rainy River District, International Falls
Website: http://fort-frances.com
GPS coordinates: 48.61667,-93.40000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:56
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