AIR IVANHOE LIMITED

DIRECTIONS TO IVANHOE LAKE/FOLEYET ONTARIO

REVISED JAN 31, 2009

We are not hard to find! We are:

            50 Miles East of Chapleau on Hwy 101

            65 Miles West of Timmins on Hwy 101

             7 Miles West of Foleyet on Hwy 101

            Turn South off Hwy 101 to Ivanhoe Lake Road, just 2 Km (1.5 miles).

The Ivanhoe River Inn is the Seaplane base for Air Ivanhoe. The Ivanhoe Lake Road is also the road to the Provincial Park. Our office is in the Ivanhoe River Inn, the large vertical log building on lakeside. You won’t miss us!

For easy directions please refer to  HTTP://www.mapquest.com

SAULT STE MARIE AREA:

FROM THE SOUTHWEST: Via Sault Ste. Marie east on Hwy 17 to Thessalon, North on Hwy 129 to Chapleau, east on Hwy 101 to Ivanhoe Lake Road, all paved roads 225 miles.  This route is scenic, and winding, and will normally avoid the early morning fog that comes off Lake Superior. Careful on Hwy 101 within 50 miles of Chapleau,. lots of Rookie police officers, and a definite speed trap!!!

FROM THE SOUTHWEST: Via Sault Ste. Marie north on Hwy 17 to Wawa, then take Hwy 101 to Ivanhoe Lake Road. all paved roads 285 miles. The views of Lake Superior make the trip worthwhile. Careful on Hwy 101 within 50 miles of Chapleau, lots of Rookie police officers, and a definite speed trap!!!

PLEASE NOTE: We do not recommend Hwy 556 out of Sault Ste Marie, due to 50 miles of gravel, and lots of winding roads and lumber trucks.

SUDBURY AREA:

FROM THE SOUTH:  As you are driving up on Hwy 69, on approach into Sudbury you will notice a sign that says Hwy 144 Bypass. TAKE IT!! It will take you  west on Hwy 17 for 10+ miles. There is a Hwy 144 bypass sign you need to take. This Highway goes north for about 10 miles then you get to an intersection of Hwy 144. Turn North or Left. Take Hwy 144 North to  Hwy 101. Turn Left towards Foleyet and we are 7 miles past Foleyet and turn south on to Ivanhoe Lake Road, all paved roads 210 miles. Drive Time Sudbury on Hwy 144 to Hwy 101 Turn is 160 Miles, and then about 50 miles west on Hwy 101 to Foleyet. Careful on Hwy 144 within 25 miles of Gogama. Lots of Rookie police officers, and a definite speed trap!!!

FROM THE SOUTHEAST: Via Sudbury on Hwy 144 to Hwy 101 west, all paved roads, 220 miles.

PLEASE NOTE:  Mapquest  can give you information, if you type in Foleyet, Ontario as your destination.  Mapquest is usually keeping you on paved roads, however AAA will put you on the back gravel roads if you ask for shortest distance. 

BUFFALO/CANADIAN CROSSING:  Parties traveling through Buffalo-Toronto area.  Buffalo to Toronto is 2 hours.

Near Hamilton Ontario (1 hour from Toronto) look for a new Hwy called Hwy 407.  If you take the 407 there is an electronic toll and you will be billed by mail. The 407 will by pass most of Toronto and you should exit on Hwy 400 North.  Take 400 North towards Sudbury.  Please do not try to travel through Toronto Monday-Friday between 6AM-9AM or 4PM-7PM.  Arrange your schedule to miss these hours if possible.  There are other routes around Toronto.  Please refer to a current map prior to your Toronto bi-pass.