New Indigenous-owned Fort Frances hotel to open later this month

The newest hotel in Fort Frances will open its doors to the public on November 15th.

The Studio 6 Extended Stay Hotel Fort Frances, located in the west end of Fort Frances, is owned by Mitaanjigamiing First Nation and managed by Rideout Bay Management, a real estate development firm based out of Winnipeg.

Construction started late last year.

“We’re thrilled to bring this project to life,” states General Manager Chris Martin in a release.

“Our team has worked tirelessly to prepare for this opening, and we can’t wait to welcome our first guests and showcase what makes Studio 6 Extended Stay Hotel Fort Frances special.”

The 70-room hotel features several amenities, including a mini-hockey room.

“This opening represents more than a new hotel. It’s a proud moment of collaboration between Indigenous ownership and local business leadership,” states Ed Morrison of Mitaanjigamiing First Nation.

“We’re creating jobs, strengthening tourism, and providing a new level of hospitality for visitors to our region.”

The hotel will host a Community Open House on Saturday, November 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to celebrate the opening, which will take place later that week.

A new A&W Restaurant is also slated for the same site.

Rideout Bay is also collaborating with First Nations in the Sioux Lookout and Dryden areas on similar projects that are scheduled to open in the near future.