Territorial Acknowledgement
The Town of Fort Frances respects and truly acknowledges that we are on Treaty Three territory, the traditional land of the Anishinaabe and the Métis Nation. We give gratitude and honour to the Ancestors, Elders, and all Anishinaabe and Métis People for sharing their resources and knowledge.
What’s Happening in Fort Frances
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Proclamation: Franco-Ontarian Week 2026
Franco-Ontarian Week
September 21-25, 2026
WHEREAS, by virtue of the Franco-Ontarian Day Act, which was legislated on April 26, 2010, it is declared that September 25th of each year be recognized as Franco-Ontarian Day throughout the province of Ontario; and
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Proclamation: Rail Safety Week 2026
Rail Safety Week
September 15-25, 2026
WHEREAS, Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 15 to 21, 2026; and
WHEREAS, 261 railway crossing and trespassing incidents occurred in Canada in 2024; resulting in 68 avoidable fatalities and 58 avoidable serious injuries; and
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Job Posting: Full-Time Permanent Caretaker
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Public Notice: Time Change Survey
What do you want Fort Frances and Northwestern Ontario to observe for the time change? Take this 1-3 minute survey!
Frequently Visited
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2027 Budget Survey
Fill out the 2027 Budget Survey! You'll be entered in a draw prize of $50 Tagg's Gift Card, 2 Amik Toques, 10 Home Game Lakers tickets.
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Agency One Point Park
Agency One Lands owns Point Park land. For information about camping and other FAQs, please see this page.
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Ribfest
Fort Frances' Ribfest is coming September 18th to 20th at the Sorting Gap Marina! Find out more about this event!
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Business Licence
Any business operating in Fort Frances must have a Business Licence. Complete the form: 2026 Business Licence Application.
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Bids and Tenders
Interested in submitting a bid and tender? Find all our current posted bids and tenders through the Bids and Tenders portal.
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Council Meetings
Find regular meeting agendas, minutes, and watch meetings live from the comfort of your home (link to stream in agenda): Regular Meetings of Council
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Complaints and Requests, or submit, Compliments
Send the Town a Complaint or Request for Service,
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Garbage, Recycling
Garbage Collection schedules and information:
fortfrances.ca/town/operations-facilities/waste-managementRecycling is managed externally by Circular Materials Ontario and GFL:
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Employment Opportunities
We post positions for all departments of the Town of Fort Frances.
Find them on our Employment Opportunities page.
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Pop-Up Elopement Days
Pop-Up Elopements will return in 2027! If you're interested in a specific date or location, or willing to partner on our Pop-Ups, email us at clerks@fortfrances.ca!
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Into the Wild
Wrestle with a muskie on one of 70,000 fishable lakes in NW Ontario or go home with tales of the trophy-sized one that got away.
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Walk About or Lounge Around
Shop Scott Street downtown, where hand-crafted food, specialty products, and friendly faces find a home.
Current Town Projects
About Fort Frances
The Town of Fort Frances was incorporated in the year 1903, but we go back much further than that. Formerly called Lac La Pluie, the Town of Fort Frances resides on an area rich in history and culture. We are surrounded by the Rainy River, Rainy Lake, the Boundary Forest, farmland, First Nation land, and the United States of America. We are on the traditional land of the Anishinaabe people in Treaty #3 territory.
Bordering Fort Frances to the west is the municipality of Alberton, to the east is Couchiching First Nation, and south is the International Bridge which will take you to International Falls, Minnesota. While we no longer have our former Fort, we have a strong community waiting to welcome you, whether you want to live, work, play, visit, or just pass through here.
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