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This deer walked straight at us up to a couple meters. His herd had spent the day on the grass just across from out site. He might have been curious but he also might have been after the dog. A couple years ago, I had a doe get up on her hind legs and take … Read more
Raising the flags at the campground is one of my favourite days. it signifies the opening of the campground that we’re ready for the season. the Country is opening up a bit after our Covid-19 lockdown of 2 months. that currently we are living in a Country without violent protests.
Della and I have a contract at the Williams Lake Stampede Campground for the past 4 years. We’ve been here for the past 2 weeks getting the campground in order for a limited opening June 1st. We welcome self sufficient campers to our fully serviced sites. We are complying with Provincial Health guidelines so our … Read more
We have to take the pandemic seriously, so we were concerned about leaving to start our contract. Both Provinces have a lot of people ill so that wasn’t part of our considerations. Being close to family and being involved in the Stampede always draws us to the Williams Lake Stampede. But, the pandemic is growing … Read more
I’ve written about his topic prior but this article from the Tribune contains more info. Most of us know the location of William Pinchbeck’s grave on the knoll above the Stampede Grounds — Read on www.wltribune.com/community/haphazard-history-william-pinchbeck-is-not-alone-on-the-hill/
This is our 3rd summer as Hosts at Williams Lake Campground. We’re starting to develop friendships with our returning guests and we saw more of the Chilcotin country this year. Often just getting to Williams Lake is an adventure. We sure get to see some beautiful country on the drive out and when we take … Read more
The Williams Lake Stampede is home to one of the most unique and challenging races I’ve seen; its known as the Mountain Race. Here’s a look at the race from 2017. https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=1800036516678376&_rdr
The hill above the Williams Lake Stampede Campground has a lone gravesite. We’ll there are two people buried in the area but time has removed the second grave. As late as 1930 both still existed and there are photos along the trail. The other man died in the 1920’s of a shooting incident. It makes … Read more
The Williams Lake Stampede Grounds contains the rodeo arena, grandstands, campground and Trail Riders arena and barns. On any day, there’s a good chance of horses being ridden, exercised or trained. The campground is a popular stopping location for people headed to Alaska and the hundreds of Europeans headed to the Chilcotin. We often find … Read more
We’re opening earlier this year. The forecast looks great so we’re opening our doors. The Williams Lake Stampede Campground is a great place for people headed north to Alaska, crews working in the area or people visiting the Chilcotin. We’re a full service campsite with great rates. https://youtu.be/W0ZqwfUy_zk