The Boat Launch is now open and will close at the end of October

Parks, Trails and Recreation Facilities Brochure

History

Yaqakxaqⱡamki Regional Park (Koocanusa Boat Launch) opened on July 1, 2011. The launch was built through funding from Teck. BC Hydro and the Columbia Basin Trust. The boat launch season opening and closure dates vary depending on water levels. Koocanusa Boat Launch is located on the north side of Kikomun Newgate Road; on the west side of Koocanusa Lake.

Location

Civic Address 2351 Kikomun Road

2.1 km west of the Crowsnest Highway (3) and Highway 95 junction. (Highway 3/93 Dairy Bar) turn onto Kikomun-Newgate Road. Follow for 7.2 km to a four way stop. Continue straight onto Teepee Creek Road for 4.4 km over the bridge and the boat launch will be on the right. (Teepee Creek Road turns into Kikomun Newgate Road)

Amenities

The amenities at Yaqakxaqⱡamki Boat Launch include a boat launch with floating docks, parking for vehicles with trailers, overflow parking for vehicles with no trailers and wheelchair accessible outhouse facilities.

Seasonal Hours

Operational season depends on water levels. Typically, from June to October.
7:00am - 10:00pm daily (gates are locked overnight)

Launch Etiquette

• Prepare your boat for loading and unloading away from the ramp area
• Have your passengers wait ashore- Do not congregate on the dock
• Move your boat and vehicle away form the ramp and launch area as soon as possible
• Do not litter or dispose of debris or waste.
• Keep pets on leash and clean up after them

    
Note the following are not permitted:

• Overnight camping and/or moorage
• Commercial activity
• Repair or servicing of watercraft of vehicles
• No campfires
• No fishing
• No swimming

Inquiries  

If you have additional questions, or to report any issues you can contact the Environmental Services Department at 250-489-6900 or email environmentalservicesdept@rdek.bc.ca.

User Fees and Passes

All User fees collected go directly back into the operation and maintenance of the facility.