City of Williams Lake

City of Williams Lake Municipal Government
Williams Lake, BC Canada
www.williamslake.ca Williams Lake offers a unique combination of breathtaking natural scenery and urban living.

A regional centre with all major amenities and an affordable range of residential opportunities from modern subdivisions and townhouses to large rural properties, Williams Lake is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. Williams Lake has year-round opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. In the winter, the Cariboo offers snowmobiling opportunities and excellent cross-country ski trails, as well as snowshoeing and ice fishing. We are also a short drive to excellent downhill ski hills. Williams Lake truly is the Shangri-La of mountain biking, boasting the largest bike park in British Columbia’s interior. The lake city is a great base for hiking, camping, four-wheeling, waterskiing, swimming, and sport fishing as well. Explore our many trails and take advantage of our beautiful parks, including the Nature Center, trails and walking bridge at Scout Island. Our indoor recreation facilities are top-notch, and recent upgrades to the Cariboo Memorial Recreational Complex include a water slide and training lanes, as well as a lazy river and beautiful fitness centre, in addition to two ice rinks. Williams Lake’s downtown core offers a wide variety of shopping, dining and service opportunities. We have vibrant arts community, music scene and theatre company, and are proud to host a variety of arts and culture activities throughout the year. From the world-famous Williams Lake Stampede to weekly summer concerts and farmers markets to an impressive variety of recreation opportunities, Williams Lake offers excitement, relaxation, and a strong sense of community and belonging. To help maintain a safe and constructive environment, we do not allow:

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• Comments posted on this page are also subject to the terms and community standards of the applicable social media platform.
• Residents can also contact the City of Williams Lake by phone at 250-392-2311 or by email at [email protected].

The Notice of Election by Voting, including a full list of candidates, voting opportunities and voter eligibility requir...
09/30/2026

The Notice of Election by Voting, including a full list of candidates, voting opportunities and voter eligibility requirements for the City of Williams Lake’s General Local Election is now available to view on the City’s website at:
www.williamslake.ca/DocumentCenter/View/7248/Notice-of-Election-by-Voting---Sep-2026pdf

For more information on the upcoming City of Williams Lake General Local Election, visit the City’s Election 2026 webpage at:
www.williamslake.ca/562/Election-2026, or contact:

Ross Coupé, Chief Election Officer
Rena Schill, Deputy Election Officer
City of Williams Lake
250-392-1773 / 1774
[email protected]

City Hall will be closed on September 30, 2026 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orang...
09/29/2026

City Hall will be closed on September 30, 2026 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

This day provides an important opportunity to continue meaningful reflection, while honouring Indigenous residential school survivors, their families and communities. We are grateful to the Orange Shirt Society for its tireless dedication and advocacy, and encourage everyone to take time to participate in this year’s special events.

Paving work is expected to begin in early October on Pioneer Drive and at Courthouse Square.Residents can expect tempora...
09/28/2026

Paving work is expected to begin in early October on Pioneer Drive and at Courthouse Square.

Residents can expect temporary traffic impacts, detours and parking restrictions while work is underway.

Read more at:
https://www.williamslake.ca/m/newsflash/home/detail/1009

Notice to Residents:The playground at Kiwanis-Rotary Park will be temporarily closed for approximately two weeks beginni...
09/28/2026

Notice to Residents:

The playground at Kiwanis-Rotary Park will be temporarily closed for approximately two weeks beginning Monday, September 28, as crews replace the rubber safety surface.

Please obey all posted signage and barriers and use caution in the area while construction crews and equipment are present.

For more information, visit:
https://www.williamslake.ca/m/newsflash/home/detail/1012

Today is HR Professionals Day, a chance to recognize the important work of human resources professionals across our comm...
09/26/2026

Today is HR Professionals Day, a chance to recognize the important work of human resources professionals across our community and beyond.

From recruitment and onboarding to employee support, training and workplace policies, HR professionals help organizations build strong workplaces and support the people who deliver services every day.

Thank you to all HR professionals for the work you do.

09/24/2026

Interested in taking the steps required to become a lifeguard?

The Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex is offering a Bronze Cross certification course from October 2-4, 2026.

Bronze Cross develops advanced lifesaving and rescue skills, leadership and decision-making abilities and is a required step toward National Lifeguard Certification.

Course Schedule:

• Friday, October 2: 4-8 p.m.
• Saturday, October 3: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Sunday, October 4: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Participants must attend all three days. The registration deadline is September 29, 2026.

Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion

To register, visit www.williamslake.ca/programregistration. Or, if you have questions, call us at 250-398-7665.

For more information on the steps required to become a lifeguard, visit:
https://www.williamslake.ca/405/Become-a-Lifeguard

Residents are invited to attend a community gathering recognizing Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Re...
09/24/2026

Residents are invited to attend a community gathering recognizing Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Wednesday, September 30.

Hosted by the Orange Shirt Society, the event will take place from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Central Cariboo Arts Centre, 90 Fourth Avenue North.

The gathering will include food and beverages, drumming and singing, and more. Admission is free and all are welcome.

For more information, contact the Orange Shirt Society at 250-302-0440 or [email protected].

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Williams Lake, BC

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12503922311

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