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Boat Launch and Water Levels

2011 Boat Launch Decals NOW AVAILABLE

Boat launch decals are now available. Applications are online. There is nonresident fees and day-passes for the launch are available for purchase.

Registration from Transport Canada called “Pleasure Craft License” and proof of residency (i.e. Driver’s license, utility bill) are required.

  • The Town of Chestermere does not provide water rescue services.

Chestermere Boat Launch

The Boat Launch facility is located at John Peake Park on the west side of the lake, just north of the 1A Highway. The facility is open to residents and non-residents.
The phone number at the Boat Launch is 403-235-6601.

Boat Launch Bylaw (Download)

Cash, Debit and Visa are all accepted at the Boat Launch as forms of payment
  • RESIDENTS of the Town of Chestermere who use the Boat Launch facility at John Peake Park, MUST REGISTER THEIR BOATS/WATERCRAFT at the town office or boat launch.

The Chestermere Town Office is located at 105 Marina Road and is open for business between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday – Friday.

  • Permits are issued on an annual basis and expire December 31 of the year of issue. Permits must be renewed annually.
  • Residents who have registered their boat / watercraft are permitted to use the boat launch and parking lot at no charge.
  • Non-residents or anyone who does not have Boat Launch decal are required to pay the following fees to launch their Boat / Personalized Watercraft / Non Motorized Watercraft if using the boat launch for the day:

a) Boat: $40/day/boat
b) Personal Watercraft: (e.g. Sea-Doo) $30/day/watercraft
c) Non motorized watercraft (e.g. canoe/kayak/boat with motor under 10 hp) $10/day/non motorized watercraft

  • Non-residents may purchase a set of ten (10) individual Boat Launch Day-Passes and receive a discount of 10%. These Day-Passes shall expire on December 31 of the year issued.
  • The Town of Chestermere does not provide water rescue services.
NO REFUNDS
  • Property owners or tenants that are charged a launch fee for not having a Boat Launch decal will not receive a refund.
  • A refund will not be issued after a boat, personal watercraft or non-motorized watercraft is launched.

Please be advised you are using the boat launch and parking area at your own risk.

Water Levels

The Western Irrigation District controls the level of the water in Chestermere Lake. Dependant on the spring ice sheet, filling of the lake can begin as early as April 16th, 2012, with operational level begin reached by no later than May 1st, 2012. WID maintains the operating level at 1025.50 metres to 1025.60 metres until after the Thanksgiving long weekend at which time it is dropped to the winter level. For more information please see the WID website.

Lake Level Lowering as of October 10, 2011
  • WID will hold Chestermere Lake elevation until the evening of Monday the 10th of October 2011, (Thanksgiving Long Weekend) as has been normal operating practice. It should take 8 to 10 days from the time we begin diverting water out to reach the requested winter elevation.
  • For more information about lake levels, please contact the Western Irrigation District – 403-934-3542.