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.

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.

Artist: Dwayne Davis, 2012
Funded by: Friendship Society, Downtown Williams Lake BIA, City of Williams Lake

About:

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.

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.

Retail – Cobbler Crystals and Curiosities
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Bombshell Factory Studio is a full service studio for hair and esthetics, hair services, nails, pedicures, lashes, waxing and spray tanning in one location.

Providing scrubs, lab coats, nursing shoes, compression socks & stockings, giftware, and more! Group orders available.

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.

Celtic Engineering Ltd provides quality Engineering and Environmental services to the public and private sector as well to industry and resource sectors. Celtic Engineering Ltd. is proud to be an “all encompassing” service provider, and are actively expanding to offer a wider range of services for engineering, environmental and construction requirements.

Insurance agency in Williams Lake, British Columbia

Treatments are available either in-person, on the body, or remotely from a distance.
Distance work is a strange concept, but like dialing a number on the phone and anticipating that you will be able to talk to the person you intended to on the other end of the line, a person can also be treated from a distance.
Everyone has their own energetic identity, like a finger print, which can be accessed. When I connect to it, simply by stating your name and where you are at, energy flows the same as if I were working on you in my presence.
With distance work, you take the time to relax, lay or sit down with no interruptions, as you would if you were on my massage table. You can be treated from the comfort of your own space, regardless of the distance away, eliminating the time, expense or hassle / inability of travel.

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Open Monday to Friday 9-5, Saturdays by appointment. Stylists work extended hours upon request. Full service hair salon and tanning beds.

We serve an assortment of Fair Trade organic coffees, teas, and cold beverages. We also offer a variety of freshly baked goods, including gluten free and dairy free. The Bean Counter proudly serves locally grown products when available.

The Cariboo Regional District Library is an integrated public library system that currently provides library services to residents of the regional district through fifteen branch libraries.

Artist: Dwayne Davis, 2004
Funded by: Communities in Bloom, City of Williams Lake, Peterson Contracting, The Paint Depot, Leon’s Painting, Windsor Plywood, and Davis Arts

About:

Dwayne says the railway wasn’t supposed to travel through Williams Lake originally, it was planned for the much larger centre at the time 150 Mile House, then on to Quesnel. But, “in true wild-west fashion” says Dwayne, “someone paid someone and somehow, the railroad got re-routed to its current location and this City’s future was assured.” Another strong influence that helped to build Williams Lake is the Stampede Rodeo, an event that will reach its 100th year in 2026. Now a popular family attraction, the Stampede started out with dare-devil events and wild parties in the streets and many unruly cowboys locked in jail. As for the mural’s three “Williams,” William Pinchbeck (1831 – 1893) was a gold rush roadhouse operator, ranch owner, and an officer for the British Columbia Provincial Police. Chief William, namesake of the City of Williams Lake, was chief in 1842 when the first priest, Father Demers, visited the Cariboo and New Caledonia. Chief William offered Father Demers his own house to stay in and the Chief himself moved into his son’s house next door. Chief William was responsible for keeping the peace between the Aboriginal people and the early gold miners in 1859. He died in the smallpox epidemic of 1862. His son Chief William Junior took over leadership of the Williams Lake Secwepemc people and after some persistent lobbying he managed to convince the provincial government to give his people the Sugarcane reserve in 1879. While Dwayne was painting the mural, a passerby, William Lyne, told him about his own relative, William Lyne Senior who was an early settler in the Williams Lake area. Dwayne looked at the photo and promptly added the 3rd William to the mural. This mural was painted for Williams Lake’s 75th birthday and depicts the town’s early influences: The Pacific Great Eastern Railway, cowboy & ranching culture, and the City’s three “Williams”: William Pinchbeck (left), Chief William (centre), and William Lyne Sr. (right). The cowboys here are Pierro Squinahan and Patrick Chelsea shown performing an early stampede rodeo event called Roman Racing where cowboys would ride two horses with one foot on each horse.

Artistic Notes:

At a mural price of $4000, and the largest mural Dwayne had ever been commissioned for, his challenge was to keep costs down. During the long painting process, it rained often and at one point the scaffolding got stuck and almost tipped over. Our prolific Dwayne Davis almost became part of Williams Lake history right then and there! Of all Dwayne’s murals in Williams Lake, this one covers the largest square footage. Lion Carrigon donated time to prepare the wall for the mural and Peterson Contracting donated power scaffolding so Dwayne could access the complete wall to paint it.

We offer four main conservation education programs: Water Wise, Waste Wise, Watershed Health, and Sustainable Life. Within these programs we support children, the general public, and businesses in the form of classroom sessions, field trips, community events, workshops, business coaching, brochures, digital campaigns, newspaper columns, signage, and many other educational activities!

Our Mission:

We work within the community, with the community, to maintain and enhance the health of the environment as the basis of a strong economy and vital society.

Our Purpose:

• -To provide conservation education to all sectors of the Cariboo Chilcotin public with the aim of changing behaviours to protect our natural environment;
• -To heighten awareness around issues affecting land, water, air, and climate;
• -To inspire stewardship and careful exploration of the Cariboo Chilcotin region via species and ecosystems education; and
• -To leverage our stewardship efforts by taking action and working with like-minded partners in our region

As Williams Lake has grown, so has the need for a store that provides a variety of home products that suites the lifestyle of Williams Lake.

Offering a variety of kitchen, bedding, bath, furniture and home decor products.

Enhancing your home

Serving traditional, authentic, homemade Asian cuisine.

Canada’s forests play a key role in drawing carbon from the atmosphere and storing it in trees and other organic matter. Cariboo Carbon Solutions’ mission is to increase carbon storage in forests, reduce emissions of carbon from forests, and make forests more resilient to changing climate. While reforestation is key, so are fiber supply, wildfire impacts, stand tending and harvesting techniques.

Bettina Egert is a professional counsellor with a Master’s degree from Antioch University. She has over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Bettina will help you develop a better understanding of yourself and create effective tools to deal with a wide variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addiction, relationship and family issues, and behavioural matters.

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.

Painted in 2023 by Tiffany Jorgensen and Sarah Sigurdson of Cariboo Art Beat, Unbreakable was designed to represent the culture of Williams Lake. This mural pays homage to the business that has made it’s home at 48 Yorston Street for many years, as well as to our World Famous Williams Lake Stampede. The mural was painted with an air of realism, showcasing our cityscape as the background. Jorgensen commented that the mural depicts the essence of Williams Lake being rooted in tradition, while simutanously breaking through as new and exciting. For her, it holds a true feel of Williams Lake – familiar, beautiful, evolving, and a powerful yet natural presence. This mural was funded by Public Art Grants from Downtown Williams Lake BIA and City of Williams Lake, and by Stampede Glass.

Consus completes a variety of work, mainly specializing in the forestry and utilities sectors. Projects vary annually, with a mix of both direct award and tendered contracts. Based in Williams Lake, BC the majority of Forestry work is completed for clients in the Williams Lake, Quesnel and 100MH TSA’s. Our utilities department provides company services throughout the province. Program and project sizes vary depending on client requirements, but for a more detailed list of services we provide please visit our Services page

Welcome to Williams Lake and District Credit Union. We are a local, member-owned full service financial institution offering a complete range of competitive products and services to meet all your financial needs.

Registered Massage Therapy, direct billing, 15 years experience

Our eye doctor, Dr. Kate Dalrymple, and our eye care staff are here to care for all of your vision needs. We handle everything from comprehensive adult and children’s eye exams and hard-to-fit contact lenses, keratoconus, dry eye, to the treatment of eye diseases like glaucoma and co-management of eye surgery such as LASIK. We also welcome eye emergencies.

Lake City Glass in Williams Lake, BC has been a locally owned and operated glass shop since 1985. We are fully equipped to handle all of your automotive, residential, and commercial glass needs. You can also visit us for a full line of automotive accessories at reasonable prices. Our glaziers are experienced, efficient, and always professional. You will receive high-quality services with great attention to detail and clear, accurate quotes.

Artist: Dwayne Davis, 2014
Funded by: Downtown Williams Lake BIA and City of Williams Lake on Williams Lake’s 85th Anniversary

About:

Dwayne wanted to paint a scene from a roadhouse which were vital centers during the goldrush era before the railroad. Dwayne says the stage coaches could only make 20-30 miles a day, so we had a lot of these roadhouses dotting the gold rush trail. They provided a post office, café, and hotel services to gold miners. Towns like Williams Lake grew up around the roadhouses. The practice of the day was for gold miners to stop and get rest and supplies on the way to Barkerville and then, depending on their luck, they would return to the roadhouse to either buy it, or work there until they could afford to get back on the goldrush trail. This is the scene from a typical roadhouse, a stopping place for stage coaches on their way to and from the Barkerville gold rush. The mural is dedicated to the many posts that serviced the road-weary travellers of the 1860’s to the mid 1900’s from Lillooet to the Cariboo to Barkerville. The car and truck are from the 1920’s. The man on the horse is Antoine Boitanio (1880’s – 1940’s) who was born on the Alkali Lake Reserve and was instrumental in starting the Williams Lake Stampede. Boitanio Mall, Boitanio Park and Boitanio Lake all bear his hame. The man smoking is Charlie Twann, honoured in 2006 by BC Cowboy Hall of Fame after 70 years of working on cattle ranches. When Dwayne was a child he saw Twann’s photo and he always remembered it – he painted Twann’s photo into this mural because his pose reminded Dwayne of all the Tsilhqot’in cowboys. The man in the middle is the property owner’s dad who is still alive and well and living in the area.

Artistic Notes:

Sepia tones are used to capture the feel of a time long ago. Dwayne used the truck and car to anchor the foreground of the mural in the actual modern-day parking lot, to give the viewer the impression that one could step into the past and join the gold rush fever. Dwayne had help from his uncle Stew Davis, who is not an artist but was willing to do blocking-in work. Artist Elizabeth Hoelderl contributed her skills to parts of the pick-up and the car wheels.

Downtown Williams Lake is a not-for-profit business improvement association which engages in a variety of revitalization and marketing activities geared specifically towards attracting residents, tourists, investors, entrepreneurs, workers, and ultimately more shoppers, diners, and service-seekers to the downtown.

Mission
To enhance our dynamic and flourishing community, with downtown at its heart.

Values
We support our mission with the spirit of collaboration, integrity, and respect, and with a deep-seated sense of community.

Vision
As the heart of the Colourful Cariboo Culture, we will become a highly prosperous and socially desirable business, multicultural, and recreational destination.

Colt Barbershop & Mens Spa specializes in the art of men’s grooming. Our Master Barber trained at Blanche Macdonald, a world class educational institution.

Car rental agency in Williams Lake, British Columbia

Lo’s Florist proudly serves the Williams Lake area. We are family owned and operated. We are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt. Because all of our customers are important, our professional staff is dedicated to making your experience a pleasant one. That is why we always go the extra mile to make your floral gift perfect.

We are a small, close-knit firm. Many of our employees have worked for Exton and Dodge for a long time –with careers spanning two to three to even four decades! All of this experience translates to a wealth of knowledge that aides surveys to be done on time and on budget.

Our practitioners are committed to optimizing patients’ health through team-based practice. We will strive to reduce our clinics’ impact on the environment and to support local businesses whenever possible.

Since 1999, family owned and operated Lakecity Appliance Repair has provided 100 Mile House, Quesnell, Chilcotin Plateau, Horsefly and the surrounding communities with superior appliance parts and repair services. We repair all major brands of appliances and sell high quality individual parts for the DIY repair at competitive prices.

Domino’s Pizza in Williams Lake, BC offers both carryout and delivery options for your convenience! Located at the intersection of 2 Ave. N. and Borland St., Domino’s is never far away! Order pizza delivery to your home after attending an event at the Cariboo Memorial Complex, or pick up a fresh, hot carryout on your way home from class at Thompson Rivers University, Williams Lake Campus. No matter what the occasion is, Domino’s can help provide you with a worry-free meal!

Artist: Dwayne Davis, 2012
Funded by: Downtown Williams Lake BIA, Cariboo Friendship Society and support of the Cariboo Regional District and City of Williams Lake through the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society

About:

The “What a Boy Wants” sign above the bike for sale is Dwayne’s tip-of-the-hat to the biking community that was just starting to take off at the mural’s painting in 2012. General Mercantile & Tack did not really exist, but it is the kind of store that would have been the hub of each community during the 1890’s. Featured in the mural are the real historical figures Judge Begbie (1819 – 1894), standing beside the entry to the store, and Lloyd Cyclone Smith (1895 – 1932), standing in the doorway holding a saddle. The Dry Goods salesman, sitting with a cat, was painted from a photo of the property owner’s grandfather.

Artistic Notes:

Dwayne chose to paint in sepia tones to give the mural a 19th century feel. The only detail not in sepia tones are the flowers in the window boxes, which Dwayne added to bring colour to the mural. Dwayne wanted to make this mural approachable and he capitalized on the empty space in front of the mural wall by creating a design that lends itself to interaction. His goal was to make the viewer feel they are part of the mural. The many people who pose in front of this mural, with vintage cars and clothing, or just for fun, are a testament to Dwayne’s success. Two amateur artists, Miranda Fontaine (staff at Friendship Society) and Jamie Moore (summer student at Downtown Williams Lake BIA) helped to paint this mural. Dwayne likes to mentor amateur mural artists. Typically, he creates the mural design and then shows the artists how to paint rough work, or specific details. On this mural, the young artists had the opportunity to paint quite a bit, and Dwayne spent as much time mentoring as he did painting himself.

Quality hair services offered in the comfort of my home or downtown at a new salon. I offer all hair services including hair colouring, foils, perms and all ages of haircuts. I also am carrying Kenra retail and Wet brushes. I will also special order almost all other brands of retail or appliances. I have added to most of my colour formulas Matrix bonding treatment and sealer when asked for. Clients have found a thicker fuller feel to the hair and of course super softness.

We are an Indigenous broadcasting group supporting revitalization and restoration of Tŝilhqot’in language and culture while building on the need to discuss relevant indigenous issues on a shareable platform to thousands across the country. As the Tŝilhqot’in Nation won Aboriginal Title in the Supreme Court of Canada- a first in Canadian history- we broadcast important discussions relevant to First Nations, Inuit and Metis across Canada

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.

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.

Caribou Ski Source For Sports is a member of Canada’s largest buying group, and is affiliated with over 150 other Source For Sports stores across Canada. This membership gives us access to top level products at competitive prices.

We are a locally owned sporting good and service retailer, specializing in equipment for Curling, Hockey, Baseball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Fitness, Ski, Snowboard & more! We are also your home for lifestyle apparel and footwear like running shoes & hiking shoes to keep you active and in the game. We feature sunglass eyewear, hats, bags, official team jerseys, underwear & kids sports. Custom quality team uniforms, custom apparel and made to order equipment is available in store.

We have proudly been serving Williams Lake and the surrounding area since 1976. We are conveniently located to draw customers from many great surrounding towns including; Quesnel & 100 Mile House

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.

WorkBC Centres are here to help you find your next job.  You will be able to access job search resources, employment planning, skills assessment, training, work experience opportunities and more. Get started using online services or visit your WorkBC Centre today.

John D. Russell (1960) studied law in Vancouver (UBC) and specializes in business law. Since 1992  he has been an attorney, first at Thompson & Elliot in Vancouver, and from 1996 as an independent lawyer in Williams Lake, BC.

His practice includes guiding corporate law transactions, which can involve financing and real estate components. He also has extensive experiences in other related solicitor’s work including leases, wills and estate planning situations.

John has clients in various sectors such as industry, trade and services, including manufacturing, trucking, automotive and timber and timber products.

John has postgraduate courses in mergers, acquisitions, insolvency, real estate and financing transactions, tax and corporate reorganizations.

My Store Offers: onsite battery repairs, trophies & engraving, sizing up or down rings, replacing stones, plastic name tags & much more. Located at TD Mall

Dance in Common is an established accredited studio offering ballet; Cecchetti method, jazz and contemporary classes.

Artist: Dwayne Davis, 2008
Funded by: Communities in Bloom

About:

This garden scene was inspired by one of Dwayne’s earliest trips to the coast where he saw Bouchard Gardens for the first time. Those early memories, combined with input from Communities in Bloom, gave rise to the sanctuary now depicted on the wall. A garden scene from the Artist’s imagination.

Artistic Notes:

The mural was originally planned with a border all the way around, but it was a challenge to create the illusion of the brick receding back towards the painted gazebo. Dwayne achieved the “walk in” feel by extending the painted brick outside the border to the bottom of the wall, where the painting now touches the real parking lot cement. The painting is done in an impressionist style, with details blurred, and is meant to be gazed at from a distance. Artist Lee Sollenberger and friend Darren Thompson worked with Dwayne on this mural. Darren painted the black border surrounding the picture and learned to paint flowers. The three had a great time working on the mural together and Dwayne says that to date, this mural was the most fun to paint.

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.

Cafeteria style restaurant, good home cooked meals, reasonably priced, includes a children’s menu and senior menu as well as appetizers and great food!

Hi my name is Sierra I am certified lash technician. I offer a variety of eyelash extension styles. Anything from cute and natural to big bold and beautiful

NEXT GENeral Mercantile and Refillery – a one stop specialty shop and refillery! Come see us for an amazing array of local Canadian made products for cleaning and hygiene care, as well as other options to lessen your everyday footprint.

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.

Following a storage problem at the Station House Gallery & Gift Shop,  led Diane and then board members to an artistic and historical solution.  The gallery uses a lot of wooden shelving units, tables, and plinths that needed a home on the ground floor. The building at #1 McKenzie Ave. N. is an historical building that can’t have major alterations so after a lot of discussion a storage unit was purchased.  Diane described her vision to Brandy Stecyk, one of the board members, who created a mock up, and the project to beautify the storage container was launched.  Diane, with support from the board, carefully chose people with connections to the building itself and to the arts community in the Cariboo to be depicted in the mural. The mural depicts Libby Abbot, a resident of the Station House in its early days, holding a bucket used for whitewashing the building – her mother’s job. Libby went on to work in the Station House Gallery’s gift shop. Vivien Cowen, the woman with the sketch pad, along with her daughters Sania Cornwall and Dru Hodgson were some of the movers and shakers behind the beginnings of the Cariboo Art Society and the Station House Gallery.
The seated man is George Keener, a well-known member of the community and long time director with the Cariboo Friendship Society. He was also involved with the Williams Lake stockyards for more than fifty years.
Standing on the left is Vivienne Dandridge Lanford, who came by train to teach at the Chimney Valley School in the late 1940’s. She was part of the Canadian Women’s Army Corps and is shown in her uniform. She was a member and supporter of the gallery.
The mural was brought to life thanks to the planning, design, and artistic talents of Brandy Stecyk and Dwayne Davis, in the fall of 2021.