A Cowboy, Ranching, and Rodeo Museum!
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Williams lake BC

Home of the Famous Williams Lake Stampede

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Click here to see our BC Cowboy Hall of Fame!
BC Cowboy
Hall of Fame


click here to see the Ranching Display!
Ranching


click here to see the Rodeo Display!
Rodeo

click here to see the Stampede Display!
Williams Lake Stampede


click here to see the Western Art Diplay!
Western Art
Gallery


click here to see the First Nations Display!
First Nations


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Whats New and
Coming Events


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A Model of the Olde Train Station Williams Lake Station Williams Lake Stock Yards
This section is on the history of Williams Lake

The first newcomers to the Cariboo Chilcotin area of BC were fur traders. They left few footprints. The Great Cariboo Gold Rush, however, began in 1858, and while it lasted less then a decade, it opened the doors for the cattlemen.

Cattlemen won the west! Cariboo ranches established in the early days of the gold rush are still in operation today. Alkali Lake Ranch is on record as the oldest beef cattle producer in Western Canada!

"The museum has written and published a complete history of Williams Lake from the days of the fur trade to present. The title of the book is "Williams Lake the Heart of the Cariboo". Books are $30 each and are available at the museum. Email and telephone orders are accepted. Shipping is extra. For your convenience we have Visa, Master Card, American Express and Interac or you can send a cheque or money order.
  Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin
113 North 4th Avenue
Williams Lake, BC
V2G 2C8
Phone (250) 392-7404
Our New Book - Williams Lake the Heart of the Cariboo!  
Click on the photos, to see larger pictures! To read the introduction Click Here!
Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin
113 North 4th Avenue
Williams Lake, BC       V2G 2C8
Phone (250)392-7404

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mccwl@uniserve.com
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