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Williams Lake | British Columbia

The page created by Abin Scaria | Doohwan Ahn | Ravi Kumar Pandit | College of New Caledonia

Region:

Cariboo

Known For:

Williams Lake Stampede | Scout Island Nature Centre | Williams Lake waterfront | Rodeo heritage

Best For:

Rodeo Events | Nature Walks | Birdwatching | Lake Views | Regional Hub

Williams Lake Stampede

Kids & Family, Selfie Spot

July 1st long weekend Every year, over the July 1st long weekend, Williams Lake rolls out the welcome mat! Visitors come from far and wide to enjoy several days of Canadian Professional Rodeo Association action at the World Famous Williams Lake Stampede.

Heart of a Champion

Selfie Spot

Heart of A Champion Bull Rider is at the intersection of the Cariboo Hwy. and the Chilcotin-Bella Coola Hwy. The 4-metre-tall design is devoted to long-time nearby bull rider Gerald Palmantier.

Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin

Famous Canadians, Selfie Spot

The Museum is home to the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame. The Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin is the only museum in BC to focus on rodeo. It shows the history of Williams Lake – from First Nation culture to the fur traders and the mining and forestry industries that have since developed in the town.

Station House

History, Selfie Spot

No visit to Williams Lake is complete without seeing the historic Pacific Great Eastern Railway Station. Built-in 1919, this “Standard No. 3 Station” is one of the city’s oldest buildings.

Williams Lake River Valley Trail

Outdoor

If you want to enjoy the Williams Lake River, walk along this trail. Although the trail is a gravel road, you can enjoy jogging, hiking and biking along 14km of the Williams Lake River.

Scout Island

Outdoor

A tranquil oasis to view and learn about nature, in the heart of Williams Lake. The Nature Centre features marsh, island, and lake environments and is a premier location for nature appreciation and education.

RC Cotton Bridge

Selfie Spot

Opened in 2020, this walking experience on a newly built wooden bridge provides 800m of fascinating lake views.

Boitanio Park

Outdoor

A spectacular rose garden adorns the main entrance to the park which is used frequently as a backdrop for wedding photographs.

Gibraltar Mines Tour

Selfie Spot

Gibraltar Mines is an operating mine site with mining activity functioning daily. Safety-related components are set in place to ensure visitors entering the working mine site will be safe while experiencing mining in action.

Tourism Discovery Centre

The Tourism Discovery Centre which is owned by the City of Williams Lake is a “first of its kind” in the province and poses as a gateway to showcase the City’s growing industry, economy, rich culture and history.

Cariboo Chilcotin Jetboat Adventures

Kids & Family, Outdoor

Offering scenic tours and exhilarating adventures on the Fraser River near Williams Lake. This is a locally owned and operated river tour adventure company.

Coyote Rock Golf Course

Outdoor

Coyote Rock Golf Course has a stunning view of Williams Lake and the San Jose River valley. It offers a 9 Hole Master's length Par 33 course.

Belle Acres Golf & Go-Kart

Outdoor

Williams Lake Belle Acres provides a full range of activities for everyone, including Go-Karting and Golf.

Bull Mountain Cross Country Ski Trail

Outdoor

The Williams Lake Cross Country Ski Club offers 28km of beautifully track set cross country ski trails at Bull Mountain, 16km north of Williams Lake.

Xats’ull Heritage Village

History, Selfie Spot

May – October The Xatśūll community invites you to visit and experience our spiritual, cultural and traditional way of life.

Downtown Williams Lake

Selfie Spot, Shop

You can pick up a Culture and Heritage Walking Tour Map from the Visitors Centre or Museum of the CaribooChilcotin.

Bullion Pit Lookout

Selfie Spot

The Bullion Pit is an impressive man-made chasm on the Likely Rd. This gold mine was operated between the 1870s and 1942.

Moffat Falls

Outdoor, Selfie Spot

Moffat Falls is a must-see when you are in the Horsefly area. It is a short drive from Williams Lake.

Mural Tour

Art, Selfie Spot

The iconic Mural Art walk makes city visitors experience colors and culture.