Williams Lake Art Walk
byIt’s amazing what you can discover about a community when you get out of your vehicle and explore its downtown core, rather than breeze right through on the highway. Last summer I had the distinct pleasure of touring around the Cariboo region and one of the places that really caught my attention was Williams Lake. I went mountain biking, I hung out with some Timber Kings, and I discovered cool shops and cafés with my new BFF, Arty the Art Walker.
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Did you know that Williams Lake is the Mural Capital of the Cariboo? I met up with Arty at the Cariboo Arts and Culture Centre, where a sidewalk pottery sale was taking place. From there he showed me some of the participating venues for the Williams Lake Art Walk. The concept is that visitors can pick up an Art Walk passport, visit the venues (shops, services, and eateries) view the artwork on display from local artists in the Cariboo, get stamps and enter to win a prize. It not only shows you some awesome local art (which you can buy) but introduces you to the community through these venues.
“It gets people into stores they might not usually go into,” local event videographer John Dell told me as we walked past a mural by Dwayne Davis Arts.
From the coffee shop and library, to the toy, hardware and furniture stores, discount carpet outlet, women’s boutique and bistro – the Art Walk is not only a great way to see Downtown Williams Lake, but also meet local business owners, socialize with other Art Walkers, and get a lot of shopping done. Not to mention discover (and purchase) some beautiful pieces by Cariboo artists, each with their own style, esthetic, and flare.
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The 2018 Williams Lake Art Walk is coming up August 10th to September 8th so plan your late summer adventures in the Cariboo and be sure to stop in when you’re traveling Highway 97 between Kamloops and Quesnel.
If You Go
- For more information about the Williams Lake Art Walk, visit their Facebook page.
- Sure you can go here and visit, but we think you might even consider moving here because this rural community puts a whole new spin on life. Check out this website that might just inspire you to investigate more.
- Learn about the Cariboo region and all the things to experience, search on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram #ExploreCariboo
