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OVERVIEW
Visit the charming city of Williams Lake in Central BC. Located along the historic Cariboo Gold Rush Trail and surrounded by lakes, rivers and forested hillsides, you can discover rich local history and enjoy a wide variety of year-round outdoor activities.
Top things to do
Credit: Destination BC / Michael Bednar
Experience white-water rafting
Go kayaking or canoeing, or take a jetboat or white-water rafting excursion on the Quesnel River or Fraser River.
Credit: Williams Lake Cross Country Ski Club
Explore the backcountry
Hike or travel on horseback in the summer, and ski or snowmobile in the winter at Bull Mountain to discover beautiful backcountry trails with breathtaking views.
Credit: CC Image courtesy of Moosealope on Flickr
Attend annual events
Attend annual events like the Williams Lake Stampede or the Williams Lake Harvest Fair.
Nearby cities
Quesnel
Visit the charming small city of Quesnel—once the commercial centre of the Cariboo Gold Rush—to enjoy the city's rich cultural heritage, nearby lakes, rivers, provincial parks and farmers markets.
Barkerville
Visit the preserved gold-rush town of Barkerville for an authentic 1860s experience. You can wander around the old town and explore over 100 heritage buildings, including: saloons, museums, churches, homes, blacksmiths, general stores, barber shops, butchers, a Chinatown and more.
Anahim Lake
Surrounded by the Coastal Mountain range and the wide open Chilcotin Plateau sits the remote community of Anahim Lake—perfect for year-round outdoor activities or the perfect place to kick back and take in the gorgeous sights.
Bella Coola
Known for once-in-a-lifetime wilderness tours, Bella Coola has everything your inner explorer needs. From travelling through the Great Bear Rainforest, to discovering rich Indigenous history, to watching grizzlies fish in the Bella Coola River, plus endless outdoor fun.
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