Located at the junction of the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 599, Ignace is in the heart of Ontario's Sunset Country. Tourism and forestry support a population of 1,700 people and Ignace is an important service centre in the Region. This area has many lakes, rivers and forested land that offer locals and visitors excellent hunting and fishing. Whether you are looking for a remote wilderness experience, family vacation area, or just a terrific beach to try during your highway travels, the Township of Ignace welcomes you! Join us in our annual celebration during "White Otter Days" in July. You can shop at a number of retail stores and stock up on all your supplies or grab a bite to eat at several restaurants. Visit the Ignace Travel Centre on Highway 17 West for travel information on the area. Don't miss visiting the Heritage Museum located next to the Tourist Centre.
Link to all the lodges, resorts, hotels, motels and businesses in Ignace at the bottom of this page.
HISTORY OF IGNACE:
Founded in 1879, Ignace has a rich history of frontier spirit and resource development. Since that time, Ignace has forged through a myriad of activities including the early construction of the CPR railway in the early 1900�s to the Trans Canada Highway and Pipeline development throughout the 1950�s and 1960�s. These particular activities led to the natural resource development of mining, logging and tourism.
MAIN INDUSTRIES:
Although forestry is the main industry, a large portion of the population is self-employed. Local businesses include grocery and hardware stores, clothing and gift outlets, as well as numerous restaurants and motels.
POPULATION:
1700
DISTANCE TO NEAREST TOWNS:
Ignace to Dryden - 113km
Ignace to Thunder Bay - 250km
MUSEUM:
The Ignace Public Library & Museum provides an abundance of information on the local community and interactive displays.
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE:
The Ignace Tourist Attraction Centre offers a wide variety of local brochures as well as information on a variety of surrounding communities. A large pond, overflowing with flowerbeds, picnic tables, a playground, and nature trails, surrounds the beautifully architectured building. The public library is just down the boardwalk, which is great for tourists, visiting the area. We also have indoor public bathrooms that are open year round for the convenience of our tourists.
Summer hours of operation: Monday � Friday, 8:30am - 7:00pm Saturday � Sunday, 10:30am � 7:00pm
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS OR �MUST-SEES� IN IGNACE:
Ignace has many special attractions in the area. There are two beautiful sandy beaches, which are located on Agimak Lake. The lake is safe to swim in and it also had excellent fishing. Residents say that Agimak Lake had the best tasting Walleye (pickerel) in the area. We have an area for skating, a bowling alley and fitness centre, a golf course, numerous parks, canoeing, hiking trails, a public library, museum and much more!
SPECIAL EVENTS AND FESTIVALS:
Northern Lights Credit Union Customer Appreciation Day � Friday, July 11th: 2:00pm
Agimak Lake Fishing Derby � Saturday, July 12th: 11:00am
Video Dance Party � Saturday, July 12th: 7:00pm � 11:00pm
Ignace Ladies Golf Party � Saturday, July 19th
Ignace Men�s 2 Man Open Golf Tournament � Saturday, July 26th and 27th
Ignace Mixed Slo - Pitch Tournament- Friday � Saturday, July 25th, 26th, 27th
Ignace Children�s Festival � Saturday, July 26th: 11:00am
Crimestoppers Jail and Bail � Saturday, July 26th: 5:00pm
White Otter Days Idol � Saturday, July 26th: 2:00pm (hours might vary)
6th Annual John Ricci Memorial Music Festival � Saturday, July 26th
HIKING TRAILS IN AREA:
The locally operated IWOC trails provide walking trails right in the heart of Ignace, which in the wintertime is used as a cross-country ski trail. A network of groomed snowmobile trails pass through Ignace interconnecting many destinations in Northwestern Ontario and the United States.
PUBLIC BEACHES IN THE SURROUNDING AREAS:
There are a couple public beaches in the surrounding area. In town, there is Agmak Public Beach and West Beach on Agimak Lake. Agimak Public Beach has a playground, a pavilion that you can use for barbecues, and water so shallow that you can walk out far into the lake which makes it safe for people of all ages. West Beach offers a pavillion, a boat launch, and a dock for swimmers, which separates the shallow water from the deep water. Both beaches also have changerooms and public bathrooms for the convenience of everyone.
CHURCHES IN AREA:
There are four churches in the area. There is a Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and Gospel Church that welcomes everyone to visit.
PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCHES IN AREA:
There is a public boat launch located at West Beach on Agmak Lake. There are also several lakes in our area that are accessible by driving. Stop by the Ignace Tourists Attraction Centre or our local bait shops to find out more.
HOSPITAL OR NURSING STATION:
Ignace has a Mary Burgland Community Health Centre that offers many services to the community.
PICNIC AREAS OR PARKS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY:
There are many picnic areas within our community. You can visit our beaches, which have pavillions and picnic tables, the Tourist Attraction Centre, and many other beautiful places within our community.
OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:
You can enjoy many outdoor activities in our community. Please stop into our Tourist Attraction Centre for more details.
WINTER ACTIVITIES:
Ignace offers such a beautiful terrain that you can cross-country ski anywhere. The Trans Canada Trail that runs through Ignace is an excellent area to ski.
For more info, call the Ignace Regional Travel Centre at (807) 934-2202.
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Agimak Lake Resort
Agimak Lake Resort has 13 fully modern and fully equipped cabins - dishes, coffeemaker, toaster, TV, hot water, full plumbing, ...
Box 8 Ignace, Ontario P0T 1T0
807-934-2891
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Andy's Graystone Camp
Make you next vacation a memorable
one! Our camp is situated 53 miles north
of Ignace,Ontario in the heart of some of
Can ...
Box 600 Ignace, Ontario, Canada P0T 1T0
807-934-6933 or 888-749-0052
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Berglund Outposts
When it comes to remote outposts, fishing and hunting locations, you can't find any better than Berglund Outposts. We are a thi ...
19364 North 600 St. Montrose, Illinois 62445
217-683-2396
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Cobb Bay Lodge
Cobb Bay offers some of the
best Walleye, Northern and
Lake Trout fishing on
Sturgeon Lake.
Our secluded bays are fille ...
Box 500 Ignace, Ontario P0T 1T0
807-934-6966 or 800-434-1963
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Cozy Camp
Dan & Anne invite to the
gateway of adventure and
excellent fishing and
hunting. Experience a
wilderness vacation in on ...
Box 1169 Ignace, Ontario P0T 1T0
807-934-6901 or 877-934-6901
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Ignace Outposts Ltd. / Falcon Outfitters
Have you ever dreamed of
owning your own private
camp on a remote lake?
(Even if for only 1 week)
Have you ever imagine ...
Box 244, 166 Lakeshore Dr. Ignace, P0T 1T0
807-934-2273
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Wabakimi WildWaters and Eco-Lodge
Wabakimi Provincial Park is a world-class canoeing and recreational area in the heart of Northwestern Ontario.
Wabakimi is a r ...
RR #14, Dog Lake Rd. Thunder Bay, P7B 5E5
807-767-2022 (Year Round)
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Whiskey Jack Lodge
Whiskey Jack's spread
covers 13 acres, including 8
fully modern cabins and a
beautiful knotty pine paneled
lodge. Hous ...
General Delivery Ignace, P0T 1T0
807-934-6704 or 888-788-7436
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Young Lake Lodge
Young Lake Lodge in
Ontario, Canada is the only
fishing and hunting camp on
a chain of three good sized
lakes. There's ...
Box 500, Highway 599 Ignace, Ontario P0T 1C0
807-934-6980
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Flayer's Lodge
Box 156 Ignace, Ontario P0T 1T0
807-934-2360 or 800-567-8442
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Greenpines Campground RV Park
Box 357 Ignace, P0T 1T0
807-934-2112
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Harley's Supermarket (Ignace) Ltd.
Box 99 Ignace, P0T 1T0
807-934-2277
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Sac Bay Lodge
Box 215 Ignace, P0T 1T0
807-934-6908 or 800-363-9044
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Trading Post Motel
Box 402 Ignace, P0T 1T0
807-934-2386
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Vern's Minnows Ltd.
Box 67, Highway 17 East Ignace, P0T 1T0
807-934-2254
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