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Williams
Lake
British Columbia
Part of the BC Adventure Network. Over 5 million web site visitors annually
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Williams
Lake, The Stampede City
Home
to the famous Williams Lake Stampede, this former "cowtown"has
grown into a vibrant city that offers a comfortable blend
of urban living and easy going western charm.
Situated
in the center of this vast region, Williams Lake has earned
it's nickname "The Hub of the Cariboo".
Bringing thousands of travellers north and south each year,
Highway 97 is interior BC's
major route for tourism and commerce.
Highway
20 travels three hundred miles west from Williams Lake,
through BC's 'last frontier', the sprawling ranch land and
forests of the Chilcotin, then makes a breathtaking descent
to the BellaCoola Valley and the
Pacific Ocean.
A
few miles south of Williams Lake is 150 Mile House, the
turnoff to the historic communities of Likely
and Horsefly. Follow the original
Gold Rush Trail into the foothills of the Cariboo mountians.
There you will enjoy some of the regions finest fishing
and camping.
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Anahim Lake Resort:
We offer rustic simplicity, down-home service & excellent fly-in and guided fishing. Relax in a cozy cabin or RV and lakeshore campsites. There’s boat and motor rentals, trail riding, flight seeing, hiking, & even winding surfing -- or just relax and watch t... more | |
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Big Creek Lodge:
Live your dream of untouched nature and pure wilderness at our 4 Star country inn in the Chilcotin - one of the province's most remote areas. Take part in hiking, photo safaris, fishing, horseback riding, gold-panning, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. more | |
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Black Creek Ranch:
Join us winter, summer, spring or fall at the Black Creek Ranch. You’ll find a unique personal vacation alongside a protected world-class salmon-spawning habitat. Contact us as well for home delivery of grass-fed beef raised naturally on BC interior rangeland... more | |
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British Columbia Guest Ranchers' Association:
Our guest ranch membership offers a variety of ranch holidays. Some are working ranches, others remote lodges in pristine back country areas and some are luxury resorts. You're sure to find something to fit your taste with the help of our assocation. more | |
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Cariboo Chilcotin Jetboat Adventures:
We offer exhilarating jetboat tours on the Fraser, Chilcotin & Chilko Rivers – & outdoor wilderness adventure with wilderness / wildlife, native culture, gold rush history, & hiking. Our professionally trained Chilcotin native guides offer exceptional customer... more | |
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Central Mountain Air:
Central Mountain Air currently offer scheduled and charter airline service to over 19 communities throughout BC and Alberta including Vancouver Internationals main terminal, Campbell River, Comox, Williams Lake, Quesnel, Prince George, Kelowna, Kamloops, Smith... more | |
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Chaunigan Lake Lodge:
The wild rainbow trout fishing and the total experience draw our guests back each year. Go trail riding, hike to spectacular viewpoints, or just relax in our legendary hospitality and comfort. It's more than an incredible fishing trip - it's a memorable vacat... more | |
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City of Williams Lake:
Welcome to the "Heart of Cariboo Country". Williams Lake offers the visitor a myriad of activities and outdoor adventures, including the world famous Williams Lake Stampede. Visit the Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin, Scout Island Nature Sanctuary, the River V... more | |
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Crooked Lake Resort:
This is a private & secluded wilderness location, where the peace & silence is broken only by the loon’s mournful cry or a lone wolfs soulful howl. Escape to enjoy back-country recreation - or seclusion & solitude. Be our guest for a relaxing stay you'll reme... more | |
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Ecotours-BC.com:
Adventure in the wilds of BC … untamed, wild and remote. Ecotours-BC will take you to rare ancient forests, glaciers, and the alpine. You’ll see wildlife, mountain grizzly bears, eagles, and salmon – all surrounding Quesnel Lake - the deepest fjord lake on e... more | |
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Elysia Resort:
Our full service getaway destination on Quesnel Lake offers fishing for Rainbow Trout, romantic getaways, great dining, and vacation packages in lakeview rental cabins & guest rooms. You'll be warmly greeted at our small, friendly and secluded piece of paradi... more | |
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Escott Bay Resort:
The adventure starts with fishing, hiking, horseback trail riding, pack trips and hunting – and with the snow comes x-country skiing & snowmobiling. Located between Tweedsmuir and Itcha Ilgachuz Parks, we offer fully serviced cabins and camping facilities. more | |
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Forever Framed:
We sell framed & unframed; prints, posters & original works of art. Forever Framed specializes in unique customized picture framing and matting. Let us "frame your memories" including christening gowns, photo collages, and memorabilia shadow boxes. more | |
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Kokanee Bay Fishing Resort:
Kokanee Bay Fishing Resort is in the heart of the Chilcotin on beautiful Puntzi Lake. Enjoy fishing for Kokanee and Rainbow Trout. We have 6 lakefront cabins, 8 lakefront campsites, and 7 pull-through suites. more | |
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Nature Trails Wilderness Lodge Ltd.:
Our unique fly-in lodge, at Tetachuck Lake on the edge of Tweedsmuir Park, is BC’s last true wilderness. Explore, go canoe, hike, go kayaking, fishing, see wildlife, or relax in a cozy rustic lakefront cabin. Be sure to check out our Whitesail Wilderness Out... more | |
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Northern Lights Lodge:
Join us for dry fly fishing on world-class rivers & Quesnel Lake, for the largest most aggressive strain of rainbow trout on the planet. You’ll experience wild native trout and river fishing at its best. We’re located on Quesnel Lake, the deepest freshwater f... more | |
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Pacific Coastal Airlines:
There’s daily scheduled service to Vancouver, Cranbrook, Williams Lake, Victoria, Comox, Campbell River, Penticton, Trail, Kamloops, Penticton, Terrace, Powell River, Port Hardy, Bella Coola, Anahim Lake, Masset, Klemtu & Calgary. Charter & cargo service also... more | |
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Rainbow Waters Fly Fishing Adventures:
Rainbow Waters Fly Fishing Adventures offers guided fly fishing in the pristine wilderness of the Cariboo Mountains of British Columbia. From diverse stillwaters to Sockeye salmon creeks and rivers, the exceptionally beautiful and unique Quesnel Lake ecosystem... more | |
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Sharp Wings Air:
Charter us for fishing, camping, hiking, sightseeing, photography. Our Floats, wheels and skis will get you almost anywhere you want to go. Sharp Wings is an air-taxi operation with flights to and from Bella Coola daily, and flight training is also available... more | |
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Solitaire Retreat:
Surrounded by majestic mountains this lake hideaway, with two rustic cabins is on the shores of a pristine lake. Fly fish, troll or fly cast for rainbows.Bring only tackle, rods, personal items, food, refreshments and camera…everything else is provided. more | |
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Tatlow Mountain Outfitters:
Tatlow Mountain Outfitters is a licensed BC Hunting Guide and Outfitter offering guided big game hunts in the Chilcotin region of British Columbia. We also offer a wide range of wilderness adventures and activities including fishing, pack horse trips and alpin... more | |
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Wildwood Campsite:
We feature full hookups, pull thru sites, sani-station, & free hot showers. Use our campsite as a base for many of the activities that the Cariboo has to offer including fishing, hiking, rodeos, Billy Barker Days, snowmobiling, skiing, & a casino just an hour... more | |
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Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce:
This is the perfect year round playground and in the centre of it all is the City of Williams Lake. Enjoy a dream vacation with the help of the WL and District Chamber of Commerce. The informed and friendly staff is well versed on Williams Lake and area. more | |
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Williams Lake PowderKings Snowmobile Club:
Snowmobiling, heights, magnificent views and trails abounding - Yanks Peak offers 80 kms (50 mi) of marked trails. The 1908 metre (6,300 ft) mountain provides challenges for intermediate or better sledders. The Williams Lake PowderKings Snowmobile Club has a s... more | |
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Williams Lake Stampede Association:
During the July 1st weekend take in the world famous Williams Lake Stampede -- it's exciting Cnadian Professional Rodeo Association action with Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling, Bareback Riding, the Pony Express Mountain Race, Ladies Barrel Racing and more. Don't... more | |
Population:
10,500 city and 19,720 surroundingregion. Total service
area of 30,220.
Main
Industries: Forestry, agriculture,mining; tourism; transportation;
government offices.
Elevation:
599 metres (1,965 ft.)
Climate:
July avg. temp is 22 C. (71.6 F).January avg. temp is -10
C (14 F).
Rainfall:
40 cm/yr (15.75") Snowfall: 145 cm/yr
(57") Frost Free Days: 120
Growing
Season: Late May to late September
Access:
Located 25 km (16 mi) north of 150 Mile House on Hwy
97. 540 km (348 mi) north of Vancouver.
238 km (148 mi) south of Prince
George. The major north-south route is Highway 97. Highway
20 connects with Bella Coola on
the coast. Williams Lake is readily accessible by road,
rail and air. Passenger service is available on both BC
Rail and Greyhound Bus Lines.The airport is located 13 kilometers
north of the city. Scheduled airlines include Air BC to
Vancouver and Aviair which services Kamloops,
Kelowna and Penticton.
Charter Services are available from: Canadian Helicopters
Ltd.; Sharp Wings Ltd.;
Northern Mountain Helicopters; Lawrence
Aviation; Highland Helicopters Ltd.
Accommodations:
Williams Lake offers a variety of hotels, motels, and bed
& breakfasts.
Campsites:
40 bay campsite at the WilliamsLake Stampede grounds; full
facilities campground outside of town at the southend of Williams
Lake; 8 miles north of Williams Lake is another 40 unitcampground
with or without full hookups. The outlying lakes offer numerous
fullservice private campgrounds and many have free rustic
campsites maintained bythe BC Forest Service.
Annual
Events: Williams Lake Stampede & Parade (First weekend
in July); Cariboo Fall Fair (late Aug); 4H Show & Sale
(Aug); Oktoberfest; Medieval Market (Nov); Home Show (Mar);
Indoor Rodeo (Apr); High School Rodeo (May); Great Cariboo
Bed Race (May); Children's Festival (June)
Recreation
Facilities: Golf courses, swimming pool, tennis, Mini-Golf,
curling & skating arenas, parks, hiking trails,auto
racing oval, bowling alley, playing fields.
Local
Attractions: Museum of the CaribooChilcotin; Station
House Gift Shop & Gallery; Scout Island Nature Centre;
Williams Lake River Valley Trails.
For
City Information:
For
Travel & Visitor Information:
Williams
Lake Vistor Info Centre
1660 S. Broadway, Williams Lake, V2G 2V8
Telephone: (250)392-5025
Toll Free: 1-877-967-5253
email:
visitors@telus.net
Visit
Cariboo
Regional Tourism Information for the Williams Lake area.
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