Things to Do

Williams Lake is strongest when it leans into Cariboo country: rodeo culture, local history, lakeside wildlife, and dry river-valley trails.

Guide

Things to Do

01

Williams Lake Stampede

The Williams Lake Stampede is the town's headline event, held around the Canada Day weekend. It brings professional rodeo riders, chuckwagon racing, barrel racing, …
02

Farwell Canyon

Farwell Canyon is a worthwhile drive west of Williams Lake if you want the Cariboo-Chilcotin landscape at its most open and strange. The Chilcotin …

Sight
03

Museum of the Cariboo-Chilcotin

The Museum of the Cariboo-Chilcotin is the best indoor stop for understanding Williams Lake's ranching and rodeo identity. Its collection covers regional history, local …

Museum
04

Scout Island

Scout Island is a small nature sanctuary on the west end of Williams Lake, with marsh, beach, picnic areas, short trails, and a nature …

Sight
05

Williams Lake River Valley Trail

The Williams Lake River Valley Trail follows the creek and valley west from town toward the Fraser River, crossing small bridges and open patches …
06

Station House Gallery

Station House Gallery occupies a restored BC Rail station near the centre of town. Exhibitions change monthly and focus on local, regional, and touring …