Hunting, fishing, boating, aquatic sports, hiking, trail riding, snowmobiling, ice-fishing and skating are all available. Downhill skiing is available at the Timothy Mountain Ski Hill south of the city. Excellent cross country ski trails are also nearby. The city has beautiful parks and a recreation system including a curling rink, golf courses, a twin ice arena and swimming pool complex, tennis courts, soccer fields, baseball diamonds and a racing oval. Williams Lake also has a thriving cultural and artistic community.
Art galleries feature contemporary and historic work by local artists and artisans.
Cultural exhibits and historic photos contribute to this broad range of visual work. Travellers and residents can also treat themselves to theatre productions. The Gibraltar Room, located in the Cariboo Memorial Complex, is a useful multi purpose room. It can accommodate 400 people and be utilized for various purposes including the Arts. The four-day rodeo competition is Canada's second largest stampede.