Williams Lake, Commercial hub in Central Interior, British Columbia, Canada.
Located at an elevation of 586 meters, Williams Lake extends across the central Cariboo region between expansive forests and mountain ranges.
The settlement originated in 1860 during the Cariboo Gold Rush when Gold Commissioner Philip Nind established a local government to maintain order.
The Williams Lake Stampede ranks among the largest professional rodeos in Canada, featuring national and international contestants during the Canada Day weekend.
The city maintains an extensive network of hiking trails, recreational facilities, and outdoor spaces, including the Scout Island Nature Centre with wetland observation areas.
The Orange Shirt Day, a national memorial day for residential school victims, originated from events at the former St. Joseph's Mission School in Williams Lake.
Location: Cariboo Regional District
Elevation above the sea: 586 m
Website: https://williamslake.ca/
Shares border with: Soda Creek
Website: https://williamslake.ca
GPS coordinates: 52.14167,-122.14167
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:40
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