Williams Lake

Williams Lake

Williams Lake (population: 10,744) has it all. Hundreds of fishing spots make the area a haven for anglers. Bird watchers flock to see the colourful waterfowl and migratory birds of the Scout Island Nature Centre.

You can walk, cycle or hike the magnificent River Valley Trail. See the hoodoos - ancient, pillar-like sandstone formations - and the remarkable shifting sand dune of Farwell Canyon. Spot the world's largest population of non-migratory bighorn sheep in Junction Sheep Range Provincial Park. Enjoy fine paddling, river rafting and world-class cycling trails.

BC's ranching and rodeo heritage comes alive at the Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin and the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame. Don't forget to visit nearby Quesnel Forks, a historic ghost town.