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Ivanhoe Park has not always been there. In the 1930s, a dam was built on the east side of the lake to help wash logs down to Foleyet where the mills and railway were located. It is estimated that the dam raised the level of the lake some four metres. The dam lasted for 30 years until it gave way in the early 1960's, flooding Foleyet and causing great loss of property. The dam you see today was rebuilt after the flood, but not to the same elevation.
The park is unique in Northern Ontario as it is so sandy. Many people think the northern part of the province is all trees and rock. This is hardly so at Ivanhoe. The beach is about a kilometre long and has beautiful sand for most of that length.
There are activities planned throughout the summer in the park. There are extensive walking and biking trails. At the south end of the lake is a long arm that extends for about 20 km. ending at a waterfall. It is a long day's travel up and back, but it could be considered for a two or three day trip. There are many boaters who travel up the lake to fish. Some stay at the outpost camps located along the river.
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