Sports and Recreation
Iroquois Falls is home to the Abitibi Eskimos, formerly the Iroquois Falls Junior Eskis, of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League. The Iroquois Falls Curling Club has 5 rinks with a comfortable licenced lounge suitable for rentals, receptions and catered events. Each summer brings the "Search for Moby Pike" fishing derby on Lake Abitibi. MusicMusicMusic, a live music event featuring local musicians is a popular annual event. Occurring on the second weekend of August, it is a fund-raising event for local community charities. Porquis Junction, a small community 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) south of the town centre, is home to the Porquis Blues Festival.
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