It’s anchors away for a new access site along the Elk River after Tourism Fernie unveiled the latest boat launch in Morrissey Provincial Park last month.
Located roughly 15 kilometres south of Fernie, the Morrissey boat launch is the result of four years’ worth of logistics and construction at the site.
“The work that Tourism Fernie has done on this project and the contributions from the funding partners involved is greatly appreciated by the angling community,” said Paul Samycia, owner of Elk River Guiding.
“It is so nice to see progress being made on boat launch improvements that we as angling guides had struggled with for many years.”
Source: Tourism Fernie
The province funded the concrete launch with a $300,000 grant in 2021, with the Outdoor Recreation Council providing an additional $25,000. Upgrades also included accessibility and parking improvements, as well as sign installations for river safety, navigation and fishing etiquette.
“The project is an exceptional example of how it takes a village to improve outdoor recreation infrastructure, especially when it comes to funding,” said Louise Pedersen, executive director for the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC. “We are very pleased to already see the positive impact for water recreationists on the Elk River and the ripple effects for residents, local businesses and tourism in the region.”
Visitors are invited to angle, fly-fish and paddle out of the boat launch. More information is available through Tourism Fernie’s website.
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