Williams Lake City Overview
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Williams Lake BC British Columbia is located in the heart of the Cariboo Chilcotin region, 552 km (343 miles) north of Vancouver. It is situated at the junction of Highway 97 the main north south thoroughfare in the Province; and Highway 20, which provides the only road access to the Provincešs beautiful central coast and Bella Coola. The City is the principal centre in the Cariboo Chilcotin region for transportation, trading, financial, educational, healthcare travel, and administrative services. Many residents from the outlying communities of 150 Mile House, Likely, Horsefly, McLeese Lake, Chimney-Felker Lakes, Wildwood and Springhouse commute daily to jobs or to use the services available in Williams Lake. The map below illustrates how large this service area is in relation to the Cariboo Regional District.

Williams Lake BC British Columbia has a wide range of recreational sport facilities which include: 25-metre - 6-lane pool with a one-metre diving board and Tarzan rope * Twin-ice arena - including two ice surfaces: one full NHL-size rink; one training rink * 6-sheet curling rink * 15 recreational parks; including ball diamonds, soccer / rugby fields, walking trails, Skateboard Park, and BMX track * 18 hole golf course, two mini-golf courses, and two par 3 courses * Equestrian Centre and Rodeo Grounds * backcountry snowmobiling, including but not limited to Yanks Peak Snowmobile Trail.

Williams Lake British Columbia has great opportunities for sport tournaments of all kinds. Sport tourism is a part of Williams Lake and it can offer a wide range of sports.