Before founding Polar Horizons, France Rivet accumulated over 23 years of experience in computer and system development. For 11 years, she managed her own consulting business. She has worked in the private and public sectors as well as overseas.

Her love for adventure & discovery has taken her in more than 17 countries on 3 continents. She has planned and organized the logistics surrounding several trip in Canada and overseas. As often as possible, she tries to share her discoveries. Her  texts and photographs have been published in French-speaking newspapers and magazines in Quebec.  

• List of France Rivet's published texts and photos
• List of France Rivet's photo exhibits

For more than 15 years, she volunteered for the Société de généalogie de l'Outaouais. In 2009, she was awareded the "Renaud-Brochu" decoration by the Quebec Federation of genealogical societies for her exceptional commitment and precious volunteer contribution to genealogy.

France is an active member of the Club de photographie Polarisé de l'Outaouais where she shares the responsiblity for coordinating the activities of the Nature group. She also sits on the board of directors for the Federation Quebecoise de la marche (Quebec's hiking federation).

Link to France's photographs that are part of Polar Horizons' art cart catalog.