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Artist: Dwayne Davis, 2012
Funded by: Friendship Society, Downtown Williams Lake BIA, City of Williams Lake
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Dwayne conducted in-depth research at the local museum, online, and with people at the Friendship Society to make this mural as true to history as possible. Research was difficult as very little of the Secwepemc culture has been recorded. The garments worn by the figures picking berries are considered to be accurate by locals as well as the cedar or birch bark baskets they are holding. Other traditional regalia would have been buck skin and feathers or fur. Dwayne had input from many Elders who confirmed and collaborated on getting the details right, especially with the sweat lodge. Modern sweat lodge structures are much the same today, however, instead of hides tarps and blankets are now used. Dwayne remembers seeing the Tsilhqot’in people himself in the 70’s, scraping hides with a flattened hoe on wooden scaffolding as depicted in this mural. The salmon drying in the mural is laid out in Secwepemc style as opposed to Lillooet style. The end result is like a thin jerky. A local dip net builder made sure Dwayne got the dip net tool painted correctly. Depiction of Secwepemc culture’s day-to-day living before colonization. The scene is set behind the Fraser River by Soda Creek where the current Xatsull Heritage Village site is located. Man in foreground is holding a dip net, a tool for fishing that is still used today by the Secwepemc and Tsilhqot’in First Nations in the Fraser. In the background are drying racks for fish and a sweat lodge made of hides. A woman is scraping a hide as it is stretched out on wooden scaffolding.
Artistic Notes:
The painted mural area leads down into a lower entry space, beckoning the viewer to the bottom stair where they become surrounded by the mural. This was a unique opportunity, to paint outside and still have a surround-styled mural. Dwayne focused on making the corners of the space disappear, while merging the separate scenes into a panoramic whole. Two amateur artists, Miranda Fontaine (staff at Friendship Society) and Jamie Moore (summer student at Downtown Williams Lake BIA) helped to paint this mural.
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Painted during the summer of 2022, Mural of Dreams is a student-led mural project, combining creative forces from Foundry Cariboo Chilcotin and Cariboo Art Beat. The mural was painted by 36 youth ranging in age from 9 – 22; their contribution also included the planning and design of the mural. Mural of Dreams is the largest mural in downtown Williams Lake. The project was completed with mentorship from Tiffany Jorgensen and Sarah Sigurdson.
Foundry Cariboo Chilcotin is part of a network that provides mental health and wellness service to young people aged 12-14. Foundry centers offer a wide range of services, including primary care, mental health and substance user services, peer support, and social services, all in once convenient location. The Province of British Columbia developed Foundry in partnership with non-profit organizations. The centers are funded by the government and through private donations. The initiative aims to provide young people with access to the care and support they need to help them navigate the challenges of mental health and well-being. The Cariboo Chilcotin Child Development Centre is the lead agency for Foundry Cariboo Chilcotin.
Established in 1961, Williams Lake Association for Community Living is an accredited, non-profit organization. We recognize the inherent value of each person within our community. We also understand that every individual deserves the right to make their own choices. Our goal is to create the support structure needed to ensure adults with diverse abilities have the freedom to live and work on their own terms. WLACL works to address our participant’s unique needs and helps every individual integrate with the larger community through access to employment services, residential initiatives, education opportunities, social activities, and more.
Independent Respiratory Services (IRS) is a BC operated full service respiratory company. We have been providing sleep apnea and home oxygen therapy to British Columbians since 1996. We are committed to providing outstanding respiratory therapy, timely reporting of results and ongoing client care.
Our operations are clinic based with over 40 locations across the province of BC that also facilitate the respiratory therapy needs of people in all areas around these locations.
Grace Space Boutique sells new and gently used women’s and children’s fashions and accessories, all of which have been donated or are sold on consignment. Proceeds support the Adult & Teen Challenge Society of BC, an organization that helps people overcome addiction issues. A community care office has been opened in Williams Lake and offers group recovery classes, one-on-one recovery classes, mental health coach, and a concerned persons class (for people who are concerned about someone in addiction).
Welcome to Axis Family Resources. Our Mission is to be the leader in the delivery of community social service while enhancing the lives of the diverse people we serve, our employees and our partners. We specialize in providing community based programs, resources and opportunities for families seeking support.
The Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN), or the T’exelcemc (people of WLFN) have belonged to the Secwepemc (or Shuswap) Nation for over 6500 years. Today, the WLFN community includes a growing population of over 800 registered members who live on reserve in Sugar Cane, in nearby Williams Lake, BC, and across the globe.
The docbraces Williams Lake team is excited to welcome you and your loved ones into the docbraces patient family! We know that a smile can change a life, and that’s why we do what we do each and every day! We can’t wait to meet you and learn about your treatment goals and needs.
Holistic health and wellness services as a certified masseuse offering fascia/deep tissue, relaxation, & Thai massage. I specialize in long massages for women from 1.5 up to 3 hours in length, by appointment. I often complement your session with therapeutic yoga & movement practices.
I am also a certified yoga teacher with expertise in therapeutic yoga, which is accessible to all bodies and abilities for adults 40+ yrs. Yoga and other movement disciplines are used to build mobility, flexibility, balance, and strength, along with breath work and mindfulness practices. Personalized private yoga lessons and yoga classes are available.
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The staff at each Charm’s shop posses a non-judgment attitude, based on our client’s various desires and genders. We believe in providing a sex positive atmosphere, sexual wellness and a 100% inclusive environment.
We are focused on providing quality services with the highest levels of customer satisfaction. We will do everything we can to meet your expectations! With a variety of products to choose from, we’re sure you’ll be happy doing business with us. Look around our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us. We hope to see you again!
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Tax season comes and goes, but the expert accountants at Pelchat & Co in Williams Lake can look after your finances all year long, and at competitive rates. Individuals and businesses located in Williams Lake and surrounding areas can trust Pelchat & Co for all their corporate and individual tax preparation needs, as well as a range of accounting services
He started his private practice in Williams Lake, BC which offered him the rural lifestyle he looked forward to. From a professional perspective, he enjoyed the challenges and opportunities a rural practice offered, and soon he realized that he needed to master more advanced techniques and procedures to better serve his patients and become a leading dentist in Williams Lake, BC.
The underlying concepts of alternative medicine are far older than those of conventional, allopathic medicine and have in fact infused various healing traditions around the world since the dawn of recorded history.
As early as 5000 BCE, for example, physician-sages formulating the healing traditions of both traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine recognised that human beings were comprised of body, mind and spirit and that health represented a harmonious balance within all three of these aspects of existence as well as the free flow of invisible vital energy.It is important to recognize that we, practitioners of alternative medicine, are not opposed to conventional medical practices and do not hesitate to employ them when dealing with patients faced with acute, life threatening illnesses or injuries.Both systems of medicine have much to offer and the wisest form of health care is one which makes use of each of them in an integrated manner that most fully meets patient needs.
Holistic well being in the Heart of Williams Lake. Unwind with a Indian Head Massage, leg and foot massage or balance your body with a Body Talk Session.
Stretching across south-central British Columbia from the Cariboo Mountains in the east to the Central Coast and the sparkling Pacific Ocean in the west, this is a region that truly encompasses the incredible beauty and variety of British Columbia’s eco-systems.Key communities in our region are: Quesnel, Williams Lake, Bella Coola, 100 Mile House, and Lillooet. The CARIBOO CHILCOTIN COAST is full of pristine, natural beauty, history, culture and endless adventures. Discovered during the Cariboo Gold Rush of the 1860s, this region offers you a step back in time while visiting the old Gold Rush Towns of the Cariboo, the amazing Chilcotin and stunning Central Coast. all providing some of the finest outdoor adventure activities Canada has to offer. Rich in culture, history, and a sense of getting away from urbanity, the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast is truly “A Land Without Limits” where the land is to be respected and appreciated by all.
In August of 2010 the WIlliams Lake Cycling Club, City of Williams Lake and the Cariboo Regional District were proud to open the newly constructed Boitanio Bike Park. Covering over 10 acres, the park is the largest of its kind in the interior of BC. It has 6 major jump lines, pump track, drop zone, flow trails and log work right in the centre of the City. We suggest a run on Fox Mountain (Hillbilly is amazing) then roll down Broadway to the Fox Mountain Brewery, over the bank and you’re in the park. Or just session the park all day while the rest of the family relaxes on the grassy fields of Boitanio Park.
Artist: Dwayne Davis, 2018
Funder: City of Williams Lake
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This display is made up of three murals located in the foyer of the Cariboo Memorial Arena Complex. Each mural celebrates the rich hockey history of our area, and the importance of sports to building a healthy community. The three teams depicted; Alkali Lake Braves – circa 1931, the Williams Lake Stampeders – circa 1961, and the Williams lake Mustangs – circa 1982, were selected for both their accomplishments, as well as their time frame between them to show how long of a time hockey has been played in the area. Many of the players were imported in and have stayed on and have become important leaders and businessmen in the community.
Artistic Notes:
Painting so many faces together proved to be a challenge. One of the most intriguing parts were to get the head sizes for every one correct. One does not realize that the people in the back row will be just a tiny bit smaller than in the front. One size does not fit all!
The Gibraltar Room is a multi-purpose room located in the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex. This room, frequently rented for weddings, conferences, meeting, films, concerts and lectures, can be set up theatre or banquet style and is available for rent.
Artists: Tiffany Jorgensen and Sarah Sigurdson
Funded by: Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex
Come check out our amazing new facility complete with Leisure Pool, Lap Pool, Slide, Lazy River, Car Wash, Climbing Wall, Teacup, Dry Sauna, Steam Room, and our brand new Fitness Centre.
We have a number of aquatic programs including but not limited to Swimming Lessons, Aquafit, Float Fit (yoga on floating mats int he pool!), Family Swims, Lane Swimming, Tot Swims, Adaptive Swims, Maters Swim, Everyone Welcome Swim, and Fun Days in the Pool.
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Renowned for its spectacular scenery, history, and culture, Williams Lake is an ideal pick for those who seek adventure, relaxation, a business stopover, or simply a great vacation stay.
Williams Lake, a picturesque community is known for its rich history. The city is popular for the rodeo and lake activities and a stay at Hamilton hotel puts you at an advantage. Guests get to enjoy sheer luxury when they stay at Hamilton Hotel, which is conveniently located near the center of the town and is close to shopping areas, restaurants and activity centers. We offer the right combination of services for all kinds of vacations. If you are visiting Williams Lake, this is where you really want to be.
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Artist: Dwayne Davis, 2013
Funded by: A Downtown Williams Lake BIA Initiative in partnership with Davis Arts. Project made possible with contributions from Williams Lake and District Credit Union, Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society, Cariboo Regional District and City of Williams Lake.
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In 2013 Williams Lake was coming out of a depression and Dwayne felt inspired to paint the 1920’s era, a time that felt care-free and playful. He chose to paint a speakeasy scene because he noticed there were three windows on the wall, and that made him think of the three entertainment venues in Williams Lake that burned down: The Maple Leaf Hotel (1920-1977) at 1st and Oliver, the Ranch Motel (1919-1921) at Oliver Street and Mackenzie and the Lakeview Hotel (fire 2005) at Oliver and Yorston. The other half of the mural depicts a bakery, which Dwayne chose as a tip-of-the-hat to the building’s current occupant, Taylor Made Cakes. A speakeasy and bakery from the roaring 20’s era. Find Charlie Chaplin enjoying a moment out of the spotlight.
Artistic Notes:
Dwayne’s mural uses a forced perspective to create the illusion that one could walk into the mural. The original plan was for the business there to set up a patio, table and chairs, which would have added depth to the trompe d’oeil effect. Downtown Williams Lake BIA Summer student, Abbigayle Taylor, worked with Dwayne on this mural. Abbigayle is the daughter of the couple that own and run the bakery Taylor Made Cakes, the business directly beside the mural.
Fresh bread, buns, cinnamon buns and assorted goodies, baked fresh daily. We carry many deli items such as sausage rolls, mini pizzas, subs, and salads. We also create beautiful trays of various foods by order.
We are a Certified Drug and Alcohol Collection Site. Urine Drug, Oral Drug, Oral Alcohol, Breathe Alcohol, Hair Follicle testing as well as DNA Paternity testing.
We provide Fit testing for a variety of Masks and Respirators. Qualitative and Quantitative testing on 3M and North Brand. We provide trained collectors (medics) to job sites in order to have D&A testing readily available if needed.
We are a retail first aid supplier. and ship World Wide . Our Head office is stocked with many of the items we carry. Order email or by phone. Specialty / non-stock items ordered and received in a timely manner. Products like ZollAed, the lowest cost AED to own and maintain.
This is one of three public restrooms in Downtown Williams Lake. Please note that these washrooms are closed during the winter months.
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Artist: Dwayne Davis & Steven Davis-Gosling
Made Possible by: Dan and Vivian Simons, Spectre Automotive, City of Williams Lake, plus individuals and community groups. (The most prominent of these are acknowledged in a plaque dedicated to the mural.)
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(From Dwayne Davis, artist) The mural’s purpose is to show the moose that reside in our area, and to bring awareness to their environmental needs to help keep a healthy and strong population for future generations to enjoy.
The project was originally the brainchild of Kane Fraser. He mentioned to Dan Simons that the wall on the building would make a great spot for Dan to have a mural. Dan in turn asked me at Davis Arts to come up with a concept and a quote. I made a concept package that Dan took around. The original design for the wall was laid out with more sky and smaller sized moose, to help to limit the cost of the project. I was asked by Scott Nelson to make the moose more prominent in the design … “Go big or go home!” So I changed the layout to the design that became the framework of the now finished mural.
Artistic Notes:
Painted mostly in acrylic exterior house paints, the 22 X 55 foot Cow Moose mural was painted over 25 days.
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Spearheaded by Andrew Sandberg, president of the Daybreak Rotay Club, this mural salutes all of the volunteers in our community. The Rotary Recognizes Volunteers mural was painted in 2022 by Dwayne Davis, with the Rotary logo, trees and many helping hands providing a foundation, volunteers from our community were then invited to participate in the finishing of the mural, adding their own hand prints as the leaves on each of the trees in the mural. It is a true testiment to our community, and the spirit of giving to one another through our time and efforts. This mural was funded by public art grants from Downtown Williams Lake BIA and City of Williams Lake, and by Williams Lake Daybreak Rotary Club and Rotary Club of Williams Lake.
We are a very RV-friendly town! We have free RV-only parking right in the core of the downtown, across from beautiful Boitanio Park and just steps from all amenities.
We are a very RV-friendly town! We have free RV-only parking right in the core of the downtown, across from beautiful Boitanio Park and just steps from all amenities.
Williams Lake’s top restaurant for Asian cuisine. Sushi Sakura serves authentic Japanese, Korean and other Asian dishes that has pleased the Cariboo community for over 10 years. *Sushi Sakura is not affiliated with businesses outside of Williams Lake
The Williams Lake Curling Club is a not-for-profit society that has been around since 1947.
The Stampede Park is home to the world famous Williams Lake Stampede.
A focal point of the community, the Stampede Park contains the rodeo grounds and grandstand, an indoor riding arena, equestrian race track, cattle penning arena and stables.
No need to turn around or backtrack with the Downtown Williams Lake “mini circle route”. We make it easy for you to visit us, stretch your legs, and stock up on supplies. Enter Downtown Williams Lake via Oliver Street and leave town via Mackenzie Avenue, or vice versa. Or don’t leave at all, and book your full service hook-up at the Stampede Grounds.
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This is the longest standing trail network in Williams Lake and is host to some of the most stunning scenery in the Cariboo. The network has 28 trails totalling over 45Km of single track riding. The network is 28% beginner, 37% intermediate and 40% advanced. All trails can be accessed via a nice climb up Jimmy’s Fox or by shuttling up Fox mountain road. There are three trailheads on the network, all of which has a large kiosk with maps and other information about the trails.
This network is just north of Williams Lake and can be accessed at Deep Creek or Soda Creek. For a super fun quick loop, park at the top of the road leading to X’atsull Heritage Village. Follow the trail under the highway, up, around and down. Looking to extend your ride? Take one of the trails down to X’atsull. This beautiful site is nestled on the banks of the Fraser River. Looking for a killer cross country? Check out Trailforks for a 30km ride with awesome views of the Fraser river and the valley. Be prepared for a few down trees and overgrowth on the trails.
Desous is a half hour drive west of Williams Lake and is home to some truly amazing free riding. Descents of 3,500 feet from the top of Desous Mountain all the way to the Fraser River make this home to some of the biggest lines this side of Golden. This area is intended for advanced riders, as there is no real easy way down. If you’re looking for big lines, this is where it’s at!