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Williams Lake

(pop. 10,744)



Williams Lake is located in the heart of the Cariboo Chilcotin. Located 552 km north of Vancouver and 240 km south of Prince George, Williams Lake is the hub of the Cariboo Chilcotin. With its vast landscape that stretches from the wildness of the Pacific Coast to the tranquility of the rolling Coast Mountains, and with miles upon miles of forests, hidden lakes, and golden plains, the Cariboo Chilcotin is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, mountain bikers, and nature lovers, and has often been referred to as the "Land Without Limits".

Situated at the junction of Highway 97 (the main north-south corridor in the province) and Highway 20 (the only road access to Bella Coola and rest of BC’s beautiful central coast), many residents from the surrounding communities of 150 Mile House, Likely, Horsefly, McLeese Lake, Chimney Lake, Wildwood, and Springhouse commute daily to jobs or use the wide range of transportation, trading, financial, educational, health care, travel, and administrative services available in Williams Lake.

Due to its prime central location, Williams Lake is ideal for hosting events and consistently draws thousands of people into the community for annual events such as the Williams Lake Stampede and Indoor Rodeo.

Sport Hosting Services

  • Free assistance to non-profits and sporting organizations
  • joint bid preparation and bid support
  • provide financial and in-kind support
  • facilitate event planning process
  • help develop & implement marketing strategies for your event
  • provide our experience hosting & planning events in Williams Lake
  • provide visitor services before, during, and after the event
    volunteers

Sport Hosting Portfolio

Annual Williams Lake Stampede
2010 BC Barrel Racing Provincial Championships
2010 Summer Slammer (WL vs. PG Roller Derby Bout)
2010 Indoor RODEO
2002 BC Winter Games


Facilities

Community contact

Geoff Paynton
Director of Community Services
City of Williams Lake
250.398.7665
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More Information

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Map and Directions

Williams Lake is located in the
Northern British Columbia region of BC
Williams Lake, BC
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  • Williams Lake Golf & Country Club
    - 18 hole championship course - driving range - short game practice facility - 3 tennis courts - full service pro shop - CPGA golf instruction available - power carts & club rentals - restaurant - meeting space - locker facilities
  • Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex
    - two NHL regulation sized rinks - 25 m pool - Fitness Centre - mountain bike park - 2 tennis courts - ample parking - meeting & banquet space
  • Fox Mountain Bike Trail Network
    The Fox Mountain trail network is legally designated for mountain bike use through section 56 of the Forest and Range Practices Act and is government by the Trail Partnership Agreement between the Williams Lake Cycling Club and the Ministry of Natural Resource Operations. The network is comprised of 49 KM of single track trails. The difficulty distribution of the trail network is 23% Beginner, 37% Intermediate and 40% Advanced. The network can service a range of event type including cross country, enduro and downhill races.
  • Boitanio Bike Park
    • Progressive Jump Line, suitable for all ages but favors children • A wooden stunt area • A series of advanced jump lines (3 large progressive lines)
  • Williams Lake Stampede Grounds
    - stadium (4500+ capacity) - campground with 57 full service stalls - FREE overnight stabling for travellers - ample parking - picnic areas - 5/8th mile race track - VIP seating - announcer's booth - stage - 2 concessions - ticket booth - 5+ pastures - fully accessible