Tourism Fernie 2025 Annual Report
Elk River Access Improvements Project-Elko Boat Take Out
Improvements to the Elko take-out boat ramp and recreation area, another important access and egress site along the Elk River, was mostly completed in 2025 after four years of planning, fundraising, engineering, design, permits and approvals. Recognized as a RDEK Area A Park, this site is now official with a formal boat ramp constructed, parking area improvements, road improvements, picnic table area and pit toilet, and interpretive sign kiosks.
Site surveying was conducted by Align Surveys. Project engineering and management was by McElhanney. Construction and materials was executed by Gally Equipment Services Ltd., Cabin Works, Foothills and Tri-Kon. Sign kiosks were built and installed by Woodlab Timberwork. Elko access required a full Archeological Impact Assessment by Nupqu with Core Heritage-Construction Site Monitoring.
The location will have ongoing maintenance program delivered in partnership with the AmbassadorWILD and the RDEK. Installation of the interpretive signage onto the kiosks will take place spring 2026 followed by a ribbon cutting event with the funders and supporters.
22 Report for 12 month fiscal period of January – December, 2025