Why go
- City in British Columbia, Canada.
- Served by South Cariboo Region / 108 Mile Airport (ZMH).
- Home to roughly 11,369 people.
History
Williams Lake is a city in the Central Interior of British Columbia, in the central Cariboo. Affectionately referred to as "Willy's Puddle" by locals, Williams Lake is one of the largest cities, by population of metropolitan area, in the Cariboo after neighbouring Quesnel. The city is famous for the Williams Lake Stampede, which is the second largest professional rodeo in Canada, after only the Calgary Stampede.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Air Canada AC (BEH) · 2 routes: Quesnel*, Vancouver
- Pacific Coastal Airline 8P (BE1) · 1 route: Vancouver
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is South Cariboo Region / 108 Mile Airport (ZMH); 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YWL has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Vancouver, Quesnel).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Williams Lake, BC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.