Rainbow Camp & Trailer Park

Rainbow Camp & Trailer Park Housekeeping cottages and campground on the North Channel of the historic French River in Noelville, Ontario

The beaver asked for help and we sent in Mills Tree Service! That was that. One of them was already dead and the other...
06/05/2026

The beaver asked for help and we sent in Mills Tree Service! That was that. One of them was already dead and the other two also dying.

Neither on time or under budget, the docks are finally in! Looking at the old picture, they were worth at least worth t...
06/04/2026

Neither on time or under budget, the docks are finally in! Looking at the old picture, they were worth at least worth the wait :)

05/31/2026

Between a dock and a hard place!

How do you get a 32 x 5 foot dock walk in at Rainbow Camp? You buy them from Rob at Nadon Lumber!
05/31/2026

How do you get a 32 x 5 foot dock walk in at Rainbow Camp? You buy them from Rob at Nadon Lumber!

05/31/2026

New docks are looking SO much better in the water!

Who ever thought that excitement over the top of a winch emerging from the water is a real thing! The walkway is open!
05/29/2026

Who ever thought that excitement over the top of a winch emerging from the water is a real thing! The walkway is open!

We are finally starting to see a consistent lowering of water levels . Nipissing is still too high for anyone's liking, ...
05/27/2026

We are finally starting to see a consistent lowering of water levels . Nipissing is still too high for anyone's liking, but fingers crossed the natural flow will now allow the French to normalize over the next couple of weeks. Weather permitting (it's been windy), we are going to try to get at least one dock in over the weekend.

The International Harvester 354 has a rich history rooted in the transition of global agricultural manufacturing during ...
05/26/2026

The International Harvester 354 has a rich history rooted in the transition of global agricultural manufacturing during the early 1970s. It was designed as a highly reliable, compact utility tractor to serve small-scale family farms, orchards, and specialty agricultural jobs.

Origins and Development

The Successor Model: International Harvester (IH) introduced the 354 in 1971 to replace the older International 276 and the aging US-built International 404 Utility.

British Roots: The tractor was primarily built at the IH factories in Bradford and Doncaster, England. This British manufacturing line specialized in making efficient, tight-turning utility tractors for global export.

Global Footprint: While widely exported to North America and Europe, the 354 was also produced under license in India by Mahindra Tractors, a joint venture partner of IH at the time.

Design Evolution in the 1970s

Engine Legacy: To keep the tractor affordable and dependable, IH equipped the diesel version with the BD-144 engine. This engine was a legendary, time-tested powerhouse previously used in the popular McCormick International B-275 tractor.

Modern Upgrades: The 354 stood out from older models by introducing a distinct checkered front grille design. It also integrated a modern independent power take-off (PTO) system, which was a huge safety and efficiency upgrade for farmers using implements.

Legacy and Retirement

End of an Era: The International 354 was built from 1971 until 1975. It marked the final phase of small tractor and engine manufacturing by International Harvester in the United Kingdom.

The 364 Series: In 1976, IH phased out the 354 and replaced it with the updated International 364.

Collector Status: Today, the 354 is celebrated as a symbol of 1970s agricultural mechanization. Because of its simple mechanical setup and lack of complex electronics, it remains a favorite for vintage restoration enthusiasts and hobby farmers.

05/21/2026

And we wait for our water master to leave us alone and not even a beautiful sunny day can take away the frustration!

The Lake Nipissing shoreline remains under an official Flood Warning extended by the Ministry of Natural Resources and the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA).

The lake has officially reached its sixth-highest peak elevation since 1933, creating severe conditions that directly dictate the ongoing flooding downstream on the French River.

Current Water Levels & Conditions

Exceeding Safe Thresholds: The average water level on Lake Nipissing is holding at 196.23 metres, while the localized level at North Bay sits at 196.27 metres. Both measurements firmly exceed the lake's maximum "non-damage" threshold of 196.22 metres.

Heavy Storm Runoff: Recent heavy thunderstorms brought a massive 35 to 64 mm of rain across the watershed in a single day, causing water inflows to surge yet again right as levels were beginning to stabilize.

Saturated Ground: Because the surrounding ground has been fully saturated for over a month, any additional rainfall immediately runs off into the lake rather than absorbing, keeping the flood risk highly elevated.

Structural Operations & Direct Impacts

French River Dam Discharges: To prevent Lake Nipissing from rising to catastrophic levels and engulfing shoreline cities like North Bay and Callander, dam operators have been forced to maximize water discharge. This heavy, continuous release is the primary driver of the historic flooding and dangerous currents further down the French River.

The Parks Creek Structure: The NBMCA is actively running the Parks Creek Backflood Control Structure. This critical piece of infrastructure physically blocks Lake Nipissing from pushing backward and flooding residential areas upstream into the city of North Bay.

West Nipissing State of Emergency: The neighbouring Municipality of West Nipissing remains under its own State of Emergency due to submerged secondary roads and threatened low-lying properties along the lake's western edge.

Timeline & Next Steps

The current official Flood Warning has been formally extended until at least May 26, 2026. Officials caution that even when natural inflows subside, it will take weeks of sustained dry weather for Lake Nipissing to drain back down to normal seasonal levels.

02/18/2026

They don't come cheap but due to on-going security concerns we have hired MOOSEGUARD until we open in May.

Address

606 North Channel Road
Noelville, ON
P0M2N0

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+18888775333

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