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Welcome to Sunshine Houseboat Vacations


We are located at Lake Koocanusa, one of British Columbia’s most beautiful natural playgrounds. Whether you are into the adrenaline pumping excitement of powerboating and watersports, a relaxing day fishing in the sun, late night campfire songs and star gazing, or swimming at dawn to the lyrical call of loons, with 1 houseboat for every 10km of shoreline, Sunshine Houseboat Vacations is perfect for you.
 

Koocanusa Today!

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Lake Koocanusa in January


Date posted: January 11, 2012


Lake Koocanusa in November


Date posted: November 29, 2011


Our 2011 Season is Officially Closed


Date posted: October 12, 2011

The majority of the houseboats have been moved to shore  to have then prepared for winter storage.The marina may be quiet but the Cranbrook office is abuzz with activity. Keep your eye out for our All New 2012 Pricing and exciting events that Sunshine is organizing. If you book before October 31, 2011 you may [...]




Happy Thanksgiving!


Date posted: October 8, 2011

We at Sunshine Houseboats are thankful for the amazing experiences we have shared with all of you. We are thankful for the wonderful weather we had and we are thankful this season for a successful year. We wish you all the best in life, love and happiness!




Our 2011 Season Comes to a Close


Date posted: October 3, 2011

The time has come for our marina staff to be extra busy pulling houseboats and preparing them for winter storage.
Our Cranbrook office is also busy with 2012 reservations, creating new pricing, amazing savings and exciting events for our 2012 clients!




Koocanusa Adventure – Come Follow Us!


Date posted: September 27, 2011

“A very happy family, happy because of the great fun we had. I have spread the word about the event and hopefully others will follow.”




A Fisher’s Paradise


Date posted: September 6, 2011

Fishing in Lake Koocanusa makes for a very successful fishing experience. Whitefish, Burbot, Kokanee, Yellowstone cutthroat and Gerrard strain rainbow trout are stocked here, all reaching good sizes. Trolling with baited or small silver and red lures are the most popular methods used by anglers. Ford fenders, wedding Rings, kernel corn, maggots and worms have also [...]




MEMORIES MADE ON LAKE KOOCANUSA


Date posted: August 30, 2011

“Our Houseboat adventure in July turned out to be the highligh of our month! We were celebrating our 40th Anniversary. There were 19 of us on the houseboat, 8 of them being our grandkids between the ages of 3 and 8 yr.
Every one of us would say it rated 10/10. I always thought that house-boating [...]




Get Your Share of the Sunshine!


Date posted: August 16, 2011

Special thanks to one of  our clients who shared this photo of their vacation on Lake Koocanusa!
Send in your photos to receive a special gift!




Boats in the water!


Date posted: June 27, 2011

Our season has begun and boats are in the water! We’re prepared and ready for you! So c’mon over and get your share of Sunshine!




“Amazing holiday all together! My group of friends and I enjoy having theme holidays and it’s so great doing it on a houseboat."

"Pirate theme – search for buried gold, scavenger hunt and walking the plank! Full of fun, laughter and all around great time had by all.”

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