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Williams Lake

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· James MacDonald

Key facts

Province British Columbia[1]
Region Cariboo[1]
Incorporated 1929[2]
Population approximately 11,150[2]
Land area 33.03 square kilometers[2]

Williams Lake is a city in the Central Interior of British Columbia, Canada, in the Cariboo region. It is also the name of a nearby lake, and the city is named after Chief William.

Context

Williams Lake is a city in the Central Interior of British Columbia, Canada, in the Cariboo region [1]. The city was incorporated in 1929 and has a population of approximately 11,150 [2]. The name also refers to a lake in the same area, which is fed by the San Jose River and drained by the Williams Lake River to the Fraser River [3]. The city is located at the junction of Highways 97 and 20 [5]. It is named after Chief William [5].

Documented claims

  • The city is named after Chief William. [5]
  • The lake's main inflow is the San Jose River, and its outflow is the Williams Lake River to the Fraser River. [3]

Questions and answers

What is Williams Lake, BC known for?

Williams Lake is known for its cowboy culture and as a gateway to the Cariboo region [4].

What is the population of Williams Lake BC?

The population is approximately 11,150 [2].

Is Williams Lake worth visiting?

Williams Lake offers outdoor recreation and a taste of cowboy culture, making it a worthwhile stop for many travellers [4].

Sources

  1. Facts & Figures | Williams Lake, BC - Official Website — williamslake.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Williams Lake 1977 and 1985-2021 — bclss.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada Vacation Info — lakelubbers.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Explore Williams Lake BC | Cowboy Culture — landwithoutlimits.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  5. Williams Lake - The MILEPOST — themilepost.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Places