Iroquois Falls

The Town of Iroquois Falls is a favorite destination for many travelers who feel that need to slow down, relax and enjoy the great northern wilderness. This vibrant community is located just a few miles off of Highway 11, the main Trans-Canada route. It's ideally located almost midway between the neighboring communities of Timmins and Cochrane.

This is a town built on the shores of the Abitibi River, by the Abitibi paper company just over 90 years ago. It was home to the largest pulp and paper operation in North America. Tours of the plant are still popular. Visitors will be amazed at the papermaking process. The next time you thumb through a book or newspaper, you will have a whole new appreciation for that product. The tours are easily booked through a call or visit to the Iroquois Falls Chamber of Commerce.

Just as amazing is the lifestyle in this part of the North. It's hard to put a dollar value on being able to know all your neighbors, know all the streets in town and be able to drive to work in less than five minutes. The people here are friendly. It shows in the way they greet visitors. There's a lot to see and do in "the Falls". Families and nature buffs can enjoy fantastic nature trails that wander through the heart of the boreal forest. This is how it was when the early explorers and fur traders came through here in search of the riches of the new world. Boaters, campers and ATV adventurers have all made Iroquois Falls a favorite destination.

Summer is a time of fun and celebration in this town. Fishing fans can try their luck in the Moby Pike fishing derby, which will be held in June. There is also the ever popular Porquis Blues Festival, held in July. In August, the whole community celebrates Paperfest.