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Fort Frances at the Border of Our Family Route

Regular drives from Sioux Lookout turned Fort Frances into more than a crossing point.

We passed through Fort Frances on the way to family in the United States. The road, Rainy Lake, and familiar local stops became part of our travel story, which is why I wanted the drawing to hold more than the border itself.

Artist Ashley Ann’s hand-drawn process for The Fort Frances Mug
The Fort Frances drawing in progress.

See the finished mug

Explore the artwork and find current shop information on The Fort Frances Mug page. The mug is carried through Rainy Lake Sports; please check the mug page or contact the shop before making a special trip.

A gift idea with a real place behind it

Rainy Lake and Rainy River give this design two points to recognize on a return visit. For someone who knows Fort Frances through trips rather than an address, pair the mug with a note about a particular stop or a plan to go back. It keeps the gift tied to an experience instead of a generic destination.

Soli Deo Gloria,Ashley Ann’s handwritten signature

Ashley Ann

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