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Iroquois Falls is not just another paper town – we are “The Garden Town of the North”. Our vibrant flower beds are spread over town for all to enjoy. We may have one primary industry but there is so much more to our little town.
We have so much to offer - golfing, swimming, fishing, camping, tennis, hockey, bowling, curling, and skating. Our summer festivals are top notch. The Porquis Blues Festival and Summer Paperfest bring people from all over the region to listen to great music. If you enjoy fishing, there are two fishing tournaments to choose from, the Annual Ice Fishing derby in March and the Search for Moby Pike tournament in June.
We are home to the Jr. A hockey team, the Abitibi Eskimos. They play throughout the winter at the Jus Jordan arena which is nicknamed the Igloo. Come out and join the Igloomaniacs and watch some great hockey.
Snowmobiling is still going strong. Our trails connect you with the surrounding areas as well as great scenery.
The local Pioneer Museum has a vast variety of our local history. Come visit and they will take you back in time. The Chamber of Commerce offers tours of our Paper mill, AbitibiBowater. They also host Garden Town Celebrations in August.
These are only a few things that we have to offer, there is so much more.
We not only have a great quality of life but affordable as well. We are only 45 minutes away from Timmins and our cost of living is much lower. More and more people are settling into our small community and commuting to work in other communities. Our low cost of living allows young people to afford luxuries such as ATV’s, boats and larger homes. We are close to nature but do not have to sacrifice any necessary services such as health care. We have a Family Health Team who will soon be moving into their new offices.
We are a proud community and our warm, friendly atmosphere shines through like no other. It’s a great place to live!
JUS JORDAN RECREATION CENTRE
705-258-3436
Aquatic and Fitness Centre -25 meter indoor swimming pool
Whirlpool - Saunas
Squash Court
Weight Lifting and Cardio Room
Community Hall + multi-purpose room
Tennis Courts
Arena
NHL size ice surface (200' X 85)
Spectator capacity of 1500
Community volunteer built project
Indoor summer sports
Curling Club
5 sheets of ice
Guest lounge
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Groomed snowmobile trails
Jackpine Snowmobile Club
Timiskaming Abitibi Trail Association
Cross country skiing
(groomed trails from Porquis Junction)
Iroquois Falls School of Dance
Fishing
Hunting
Skating
Hockey
Iroquois Falls Minor Hockey Association
Abitibi Eskimos
Baseball
Curling
Snowshoeing
Hiking trails
Bicycling
9 Hole Golf Course
Roller Blading
Judo
Kung-Fu
Water skiing
Canoeing & Boating
Twin Falls Marina &
Campground
Volleyball court
Badminton Club
Bowling
Swimming
Tennis Court
Many beaches, lakes and rivers and
Camping
Cameron's Beach
PARKS & PICNIC SITES
- Anson Park - M.A.A. Park (across from Anson General Hospital)
- Dr. Haskins and Dr. Hall Park
- Devonshire Park (Corner of Devonshire Avenue)
- O'Mara Park- Hwy 11 Just north of the municipal airport
- Monteith Park
The Historic Gibbens and Davis Boats
Located at Devonshire Park: The Trueman Gibbens and the Clark Davis Boats were transported from Owen Sound by train and were assembled and launched in Lowbrush in 1947 and 1951 respectively. Specifically designed for work in the shallow waters of Lake Abitibi of depths less than 10 feet, the boats used their 3000 pound anchors to move large tows exceeding 7000 cunits of wood. These boats had an all steel construction, were 85 feet in length, 18 feet across the beam, and had a crew of ten men. They had drafts of only 3 feet 6 inches. Their anchors were attached to 5000 feet of 1 1/8 inch cable. The boats would sail to an area selected by the captains, drop anchor, hook their tows and then winch the log booms to their anchors. These gigantic log booms would then journey by water to the paper mill for pulp and paper production. The final year of service for the boats was 1972, when a change in the company's cutting methods meant that wood for the mill be transported by land instead of waterways.
Open to Public * 9 Hole Golf Course * Green Fees * Club House
Earl Renewly refinished facility features 6 lane bowling * Snack bar * 1 pool table * Arcade games
Book your special events party here! Birthdays, Anniversary, Reunion, you name it!
THE SHAY ENGINE
The Shay engine was built in 1924, at the Baldwin Lima Hamilton Corporation Works, Lima, Ohio. The shay-geared class 70 three-truck locomotive 3298 was designed by Ephraim Shay for steep grades, poor track, sharp curves, and the inferior engineering of North America's logging and mining railroads. With the three vertical cylinders, the Shay locomotives were built for power and traction, not speed. Their speeds averaged only 12 - 18 MPH. Our Shay 3298 (Number 70) was believed to be the last working Shay in North America. It worked in the Iroquois Falls bush operations from 1947 to 1956, and in the mill yard until the mid 1970's. In the spring of 1979, the Shay was donated to the Town of Iroquois Falls, and became a static display next to the old train station. It is now situated in Devonshire Park where it has been restored.
Veterans Memorial Park
Located on corner of Veterans Drive and Devonshire Avenue.
Veterans Memorial Park was built (2005-2009) as a tribute to the servicemen and women of Iroquois Falls who served in Canada's Armed Forces in the Boer War, World War I, World War II, Korea, Un, Nato.
It was made possible by the combined efforts of the town of Iroquois Fals, volunteers, many local contractors and businesses, and by the generous financial contributions of the families, friends and supporters of this tribute to Canadian veterans from this municipality.
Branch 70 of the Royal Canadian Legion has been honoured to develop this park as a lasting memorial to our comrades.
We will remember them.
HISTORICAL SITES
DeTroyes Plaque
Located on the corner of DeTroyes Ave., and Teefy Street. This plaque is dedicated to a remarkable military expedition led by Chevalier Pierre Detroyes, The expedition passed through here in early June 1686
Sgt. Aubrey Cosens V.C.
Located in front of the Tourist Booth on highway 11. This plaque honours one of Ontario's Victoria Cross winners for extreme bravery. Aubrey Cosens, raised in Porquis Junction, was posthumously awarded the Commonwealth's highest dedication for valour.
Frank H. Anson Monument
Located in the Anson Park. This monument was erected by the Abitibi Pulp & Paper Company and the citizens of Iroquois Falls. It commemorates the founder of Abitibi-Consolidated Inc., and Iroquois Falls. Located in Devonshire Park.
705-258-3730
Lake Abitibi Cultural Heritage
Project ( Artifacts) exhibits on display
Discover the history of Iroquois Falls
Open seasonally during the summer months
THE JORDAN ARTIFACT COLLECTION
at The Iroquois Falls Public Library
705-232-5722
Housed in the Iroquois Falls Public Library, there are over 1000 pieces and the collection is the 15th largest in the world. Some dated pre-aged historic and pre-historic.
Public Internet Access is also available.
HISTORICAL & SIGHT-SEEING TOURS
Pulp and Paper Mill Tour - Combination Tour of Mill
Iroquois Falls Power Corp. (Co-Generation Plant) 705-232-4656
Nighthawk Aerial Tours 705-232-6435