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Fort Frances and Emo Virtual Marketplace

updated on: December 21, 2020

Safely discover Ontario when the time is right. For the most up-to-date information on where and when it is safe to travel please visit: covid-19.ontario.ca.

Do your part by following public health advice. It is important to wear a face mask or covering, practice physical distancing, and wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.


Visit some of the Fort Frances and Emo area restaurants that are currently offering take-out, delivery, curbside pickup or patio dining, retail shops, virtual tours or experiences, and online events. Want to be included? Please fill out this form. Feel free to email Tracey with any questions.

In Sunset Country, there are many small local businesses who depend on our support. Today, it's more important than ever to shop locally.

Please consider supporting the following businesses in the Fort Frances and Emo area.

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Restaurants & Food
Retail & Services
Virtual Experiences

Restaurants & Food

Restaurants have been offering delivery or curbside pickup meals, and as of June 12th, restaurants are offering outdoor dining. There are many options to choose from and you can even order alcohol to go with your meal! Let’s continue to show support to our friends in the food & beverage industry. Here’s a list of those restaurants that are currently open in some capacity: 

CanAsian Family restaurant

Open for pick-up and take-out. We prepare authentic Chinese, Thai, Filipino, and Canadian foods.

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la place rendez-vous restaurant

Our lakeside patio offers a scenic view of Rainy Lake. Enjoy drinks and a wide variety of house-made dishes. Our fun summer menu as well as classic entrees will ensure there is something for everyone to enjoy. Please call for reservations.

Guidelines: We have a complete COVID safety policy. Employee temperature and wellness questions are performed prior to each shift; restaurant employees wear masks at all times; diligent hand washing and sanitizing of surfaces; social distanced tables on the patio; items are presented in a single-use format; pre-clearing is limited; max group seating of 10; guests are pre-screened for travel and wellness; restroom use is limited to 1; and children are asked to remain with their reserved group.
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Neighbours Modern Diner

We serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day at a fair price. Our purpose is to deliver delicious food made of honest ingredients that will keep guests coming back.

Guidelines: No dine-in services. Order online for delivery in the Fort Frances area or pickup. Pickup orders are ready approximately 20 minutes after checkout.
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the harbourage restaurant

Something for the whole family. Our patio is now open and take-out is also available.

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Retail & Services

Many of our local shops have been offering online shopping and curbside pick-up, and many of them are now open for in-person shopping. Please be considerate and follow their guidelines. It's for the employees and your own safety. Indulge yourself with a variety of shopping throughout the town and discover locally made items, sporting equipment, trendy clothing stores and much more.

807 & Co. Boutique

807 & Co. Boutique was founded on a love for fashion that is affordable, trendy and is inspired by the “807” lifestyle! We ship Canada wide and have a Mini Shop downtown, Fort Frances.

Guidelines: Canada Post shipping has been discounted during COVID-19 for a flat rate of $5. The Mini Shop will open on June 1 for online order pick-up only. The Mini Shop temporarily remains closed to in-store shopping.
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Betty's of Fort Frances

Betty's has been an essential business of the Fort Frances downtown since 1945. They sell a variety of gifts, apparel, games, books, toys, craft items, and more.

Guidelines: Browse and order online through Facebook. Message, call or email to place orders for pickup.
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J.N. Webb & Sons Ltd

Wholesale groceries food service and retail. Check us out online webbswholesale.ca

Guidelines: Order online or by phone, no entry to the building. We will bring your order out to your car. We accept Visa or MasterCard. Please practice social distancing when picking up the order.
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Morgan Fuels

Morgan Fuels is a bulk petroleum business offering propane, lubricants, gas, diesel and aviation fuels, located in Dryden, Kenora, Pickle Lake, Red Lake, Pickle Lake and Manitoba.

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Sysco Food service

Sysco offers a wide range of business resources to help enhance menu offerings, increase operational efficiency and market your business more effectively.

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Virtual Experiences

Our plans may have changed considerably over the last few months, but we can now experience many events online. As events and experiences become available, watch for more listings below.

Fort Frances Heritage Tour

Explore various webpages dedicated to Fort Frances' heritage. Read about special local features such as the Causeway and heritage murals in the downtown.

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For more information on Fort Frances or Emo, please visit the Town of Fort Frances, Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce or the Township of Emo or Emo Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

Erin Rody I grew up on Black Sturgeon Lake in Northwestern Ontario. I am a staff writer for the Sunset Country Travel Association. Through my articles I hope to entice you to visit the wonderful region I call home. We are all about outdoor adventure; with 70,000 lakes and rivers and a whole lot of forests how can we not be? Whether you like to fish, hunt, canoe, kayak, boat or go camping, Sunset Country has something for you. Enjoy!
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