Williams Lake
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Williams Lake is a charming small city set in the Cariboo region of British Columbia, known for its lively natural beauty, friendly community, and access to both outdoor adventures and local heritage. The city is a gateway to the surrounding mountains, forests, and lakes, making it an outdoor enthusiast's paradise.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
10,753
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
52.14°, -122.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,012
Local Cost
$1,239
Local Income
$2,550
Cashless
75
English
98
Temperature
3.6°C
Summer Avg
15.2°C
Winter Avg
-7.7°C
Record High
34.7°C
Record Low
-42.2°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
608 mm
Internet Speed
202 Mbps
Upload
189 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
23.0
Airport
YWL
Distance
8 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.