Williamson Lake
A shallow lake just south of town, with relatively warm summer water, a beach, a floating dock, and a campground. It is where locals go to cool off and swim.
Williamson Lake lies about 4 km south of Revelstoke's town center. It is a small forest-ringed lake. The water is shallow, and in summer it is relatively warm for a mountain lake, so locals call it the best swimming spot in town. The lakeshore has a small beach, a dock, and a diving platform. You can rent canoes or stand-up paddleboards, and the lawn is good for picnics. There is a private campground and a small store nearby. You can also walk or bike along the lakeshore trail, which connects to paths leading toward the resort. Day entry is free, and summer weekends are busy.
Opening hours
all day; daytime in summer is best
Nearby sights
- Revelstoke Mountain Resort
- Pipe Mountain Coaster
- Begbie Falls
- Downtown Revelstoke & Grizzly Plaza
- Revelstoke Railway Museum
- Meadows in the Sky Parkway, Mount Revelstoke National Park
- Revelstoke Dam
- Blanket Creek Provincial Park & Sutherland Falls