Williams Lake

Williams Lake is located in the heart of the Cariboo-Chilcotin along the historic Gold Rush Trail. Situated at the junction of Highways 97 and 20, Williams Lake is less than a one-hour flight and only a six-hour drive from Vancouver.

Renowned for the world famous Williams Lake Stampede, this 4-day event entices competitors from around North America and captures the authentic western spirit of the region where ranching is still a way of life.

The City boasts a unique downtown core with many original and one-of-a-kind shops as well as a 50-store mall and all modern amenities. Williams Lake’s rich culture and history are evident in the Station House Art Gallery, the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame and the Museum of the Cariboo-Chilcotin that portrays the area's Western Heritage. Scout Island Nature Centre situated on Williams Lake and the First Nations Xatsu’ll Heritage Village offer a fun and educational opportunity for the whole family.

The Cariboo Chilcotin is often referred to, as the “land of 8,000 lakes” with opportunities ranging from small fly-fishing lakes to deep, broad waters like Quesnel (the deepest fjord lake in the world) and Horsefly Lake. Many are noted for their world-class rainbow trout, Kokanee and lake trout. From the snow capped mountains of the Cariboo Mountains in the east to the Pacific coastal community of Bella Coola in the west, Williams lake is the centre to an abundance of year round activities including trails for horseback riding and hiking, river rafting, jet boating, mountain biking, skiing, snowmobiling and much more.