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Air Ivanhoe Drive-in Lodge

Air Ivanhoe Ltd.

Ivanhoe River, Ontario — Near Foleyet

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About This Lodge

Full service drive-in lodge, one of Northern Ontario's largest vertical log fishing lodges located on Ivanhoe Lake

Accommodations

Amenities

Running Water: Yes

Hot Water: Yes

Drinking Water: Yes

Shower: Yes

Sink: Yes

Toilet: flush

WiFi

Cell: No

Lounge Area

Dock

Fish Cleaning Station

Tackle Shop: No

Shore Lunch Kit: No

Boats & Equipment

Boats Included

Gas Included

Yes

Lake Information

Located seven miles west of Foleyet, Ontario just south of Highway 101, approximately halfway between Timmins and Chapleau, Ontario

Lake Name

Ivanhoe River

Province

Ontario, Northern Ontario

Fishing Pressure

Significant

Meals & Services

Guide Service

not available

Reviews & Reputation

4.6

Based on 5 reviews from across the web

Review Highlights

Guests rate Air Ivanhoe very highly overall. Most reviews are 4 or 5 stars, and many come from repeat customers. Some have returned for 10 to 25 years, and several say they try a new lake each trip. The Theriault family (George, Jeanne, Joel and Daniella) is named again and again as the reason for the outfit's reputation. Several reviewers call it a family-run, professional operation, and a few who have used other outfitters say Air Ivanhoe's accommodations and service compare favorably.

Reviewers most often praise the walleye and northern pike fishing, with perch and smallmouth mentioned on some lakes. Catch reports include hundreds of fish per trip, such as 250 walleye, 400 walleye in four days, and 479 fish in a week. One group of 6 reported over 1,300 fish. Several guests ate walleye at shore lunch or dinner nearly every night. Guests also like having a whole lake to themselves, the scenery and wildlife, and the seclusion. Staff and pilots are described as friendly, competent and helpful. Guests mention easy check-in, help loading planes, plenty of fuel and propane, and quick responses when something was forgotten or broke. Most outpost cabins are described as well equipped, with working boats, motors, generators and refrigerators, and some have showers. The lodge, inn and log cottages near Foleyet are called clean and comfortable, and the restaurant food gets good marks. A few reviewers also mention hunting trips (bear, moose, duck) with good accommodations.

Several things come up as cautions. Cabin quality varies by outpost. One guest described leaking boats, rotted transoms, mice and a dirty cabin at The Chutes, and another found a VIP cabin at Kapuskasing in poor repair. Fishing results also vary by lake. A few guests found the fishing slower than expected, with mostly small fish or few pike (Kapuskasing, Resound, Biggs, Lemoine, Nemegosenda), and one said the "50 fish on a good day" pitch didn't match their trip. Weight limits on flights are tight, so beer, water and pop add up, and overweight charges apply. Guests should expect outhouses at some camps, bugs, and weather delays on fly-in days. The lodge restaurant is open only some days of the week, and one guest who stayed at the inn found service slow. That guest recommended the outpost fly-ins over the inn. The destination suits groups of friends, couples and first-time fly-in anglers who want numbers of walleye and pike and a remote setting. It is less suited to anglers set on trophy-size fish on every lake, or to those who want hotel-level amenities at every outpost.

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Chris M Nov 1, 2019

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Thanksgiving 2018

I know it shows 2019 but trip was actually in 2018, just getting around to review now. My wife and I and kids rented a cottage for the weekend and loved the size of the cottage and rooms and the rooms were clean with big stove, big fridge and lots of shelves and dishes and microwave. My family does have a cottage on Ivanhoe Lake but when lots of family are there for thanksgiving weekend there is not a lot of room to stay overnight so some had to rent cottages. We loved it and the fact it was so close to our family's cottage as well (just a 5 min walk) was great. Our kids also liked the view and the airplanes doing their last flights of the year thanksgiving weekend. Went back out to the lake again this year (2019) for thanksgiving but came home for the evening rather than staying overnight.

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David G Aug 1, 2019

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Nice but disappointing

We did not fly in but because of age decided to stay at the Inn on the lake for convenience. We caught lots of small fish but nothing of any size in Air Ivanhoe Lake. Very disappointed! The accommodation was very good and the staff is very friendly and helpful, however, at times the staff totally ignore you while they talk around you to other staff who had interrupted to ask a question. Happened all four times I was in the shop including trying to pay my bill. The restaurant is only open 4 days a week and our party of 6 did not use the restaurant after the first night. After waiting 15 minutes to be acknowledged then taking another 65 minutes before we received our dinner and 1 3/4 hours when we left, we decided that was not for us. One waitress and one chef? I would suggest that you only do the Outpost Fly-in with Air Ivanhoe, assuming you will catch more and larger fish at outpost locations. Insider tip: The Jupiter for a group of 6 to 8 is really good and spacious.

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Dominic M Jul 1, 2016

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Fly in fishing trip Ontario

A great stay we had with Air Ivanhoe River Inn prior to our fly in trip to Schewabic Lake. The Inn has that idyllic Northwoods Lodge feel. We stayed at the Inn the night before our trip and enjoyed our clean and comfortable suite. The restaurant is great. We had a dinner and two breakfasts there. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Burgers, fish, and pizza were delicious. Breakfast is done right too. Eggs any way, pancakes, pea meal bacon...it's all delicious. All fishing equipment needs and souvenirs are in the great store. The hosts George, Jeannie, and Joel Theriault really took care of us. The fly in fishing service that originates from the Inn is great too. Stay there, eat there, or fly out from there--it's nice. And the fishing at the lakes they have access to is amazing.

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Andrew N May 1, 2015

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Cottage Log Suite

This review is for a one night stay in one of the cottage log suites near the main lodge. The cottage was beautiful, clean, large, and bright. There was a full kitchen, satellite TV, a fire pit out front, and large windows providing a nice view of the main lodge and Ivanhoe Lake. The $90/night rate was fantastic. The owners and staff are all great people, and everyone went out of their way to ensure my stay was a good one. As my visit was slightly pre-season, the dining room was not yet open, however, all services are available in nearby Foleyet. It is certainly worth the drive to Air Ivanhoe, and I would love to return one day to take part in some remote fly-in fishing.

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Bearhunter1965 Nov 1, 2014

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Great owners!

Bear hunt every year with these fine folks. Great accommodations and service. Friendly staff....can't find a thing to ever complain about. Great food available at the onsite restaurant, however check for the days in operation. Usually it is Thursday-Sunday only if I remember correctly.

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