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100 Mile House
Give it one night as a Highway 97 break, or two if you ski: the town itself is 2 hours, the trails and lakes are the reason to stop.
100 Mile House is the service town of the South Cariboo, about 1,900 people on Highway 97 between Cache Creek and Williams Lake. There is little to see in town beyond the marsh and the giant skis, but the surrounding ranch country has groomed cross-country ski trails, lakes and heritage buildings. Most travellers pass through; a stop pays off if you ski, fish or want a quiet night off the highway.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for cross-country skiing
- avoid Nov and Apr (trails closed, lakes cold, mud season)
- Airports
- YWL · YKA
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for 100 Mile House911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- 100 Mile District General Hospital+1 250-395-7600
- BC health advice line (24 h)811
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about 100 Mile House, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyLow-crime small town; the real risks are winter driving, wildlife on Highway 97 and long distances between services.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · +1 250-395-7600 100 Mile District General Hospital · 811 BC health advice line (24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckYWL Williams Lake Airport (About 1 h 15 min south by car; small regional flights, check schedules).
- Getting aroundA car is effectively required: the town is small but the trails, lakes and heritage site are 2–25 km (1.2–16 mi) out on Highway 97.A car is effectively required: the town is small but the trails, lakes and heritage site are 1.2–16 mi (2–25 km) out on Highway 97.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–5 (≈ US$2–4)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$15–40 (≈ US$11–30)
- Budget bedProvincial park campsite (per party), a night, per roomC$18 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedHighway motel double room, a night, per roomC$140 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedHighway motel double room, a night, per roomC$200 (≈ US$150)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$80 (≈ US$60) · Mid C$140 (≈ US$110) · High C$250 (≈ US$190)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YWL Williams Lake Airport (About 1 h 15 min south by car; small regional flights, check schedules) · YKA Kamloops Airport (About 3 h south by car; larger airport with connections via Vancouver and Calgary)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Feb
Best
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Mar
Best
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Apr
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Nov
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Dec
Best
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Best: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar. Avoid: Apr, Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C) low), wettest Jun (11 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
100 Mile House: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
9 rd
Feb
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
7 rd
Mar
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
8 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Oct
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
11 rd
Nov
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
11 rd
Dec
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is effectively required: the town is small but the trails, lakes and heritage site are 2–25 km out on Highway 97. BC Transit runs two local routes in the 100 Mile House area (check current times and days). Ebus stops in town three days per week per direction between Kamloops and Prince George.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
108 Mile Ranch Heritage Site
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Drive north on Highway 97, about 15 min
Pioneer buildings and Canada's largest log barn; museum open daily late May to early September, grounds viewable any time.
Lac La Hache Provincial Park
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Drive north on Highway 97, about 25 min
Lake beach, boat launch and campground; good for a swim or a picnic in summer.
Williams Lake
goDoor to door: 1.25–1.5 h
Drive south on Highway 97, about 1 h 15 min; Ebus about 1 h
Bigger town with more services and the Williams Lake Stampede in summer.
Quesnel
overnightDoor to door: About 2.75 h
Drive north on Highway 97, about 2 h 30 min; Ebus about 2 h 45 min
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep one night.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Highway 97 south end
Chain motels on Alder Ave at the highway junction; cheapest beds, walk to groceries and the Red Rock Grill.
Town centre
A few blocks of shops, the art gallery and the hospital; quiet at night, still car-dependent.
108 Mile Ranch
About 15 km (9.3 mi) north: guest ranch, heritage site and ski trails; you need a car for everything.About 9.3 mi (15 km) north: guest ranch, heritage site and ski trails; you need a car for everything.
Lac La Hache
About 25 km (16 mi) north: provincial park campground on the lake, mid-May to September.About 16 mi (25 km) north: provincial park campground on the lake, mid-May to September.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $70–110 (≈ US$55–80) excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–180 (≈ US$80–140) excl. bed
- High
- $180 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Highway motel double room1 × 1 night × C$140 | C$140 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$140 | C$280 |
| Ski trail day pass, per person2 × C$14 · check | C$28 |
| Ski equipment rental, per person2 × C$18 · check | C$36 |
| Groceries for a self-catered day, per person2 × C$25 | C$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$53 |
| Trip total≈ C$294 per person per day, bed included | C$587≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; fuel and long-distance transport excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–5 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Diner or pub main | $16–28 (≈ US$12–25) |
| Grocery run for two, one day | $40–70 (≈ US$30–55) |
| Vehicle-accessible campsite, per party per night | $18 (≈ US$14) |
| Ski trail day pass | $8.50–20 (≈ US$7–15) (check) |
| Ski equipment rental | $14–18 (≈ US$11–14) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $15–40 (≈ US$11–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter temperatures can drop far below −20 °C (−4 °F); the record low is around −48 °C (−54 °F). Carry a blanket and check the forecast before driving at night.Winter temperatures can drop far below −4 °F (−20 °C); the record low is around −54 °F (−48 °C). Carry a blanket and check the forecast before driving at night.
- Highway 97 is a two-lane road with logging trucks and wildlife (deer, moose) at dusk and dawn.
- Cell coverage is patchy on side roads and at some lakes; download offline maps.
- Many businesses close early or on Sundays; fuel up when you see a station.
- Groomed ski trails need a day, week or season pass; pay at the lodge or guest ranch.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- 100 Mile District General Hospital
- +1 250-395-7600
- BC health advice line (24 h)
- 811
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- BC health advice line (24 h)811
- 100 Mile District General Hospital+1 250-395-7600
Embassy
No embassies in town; the nearest consulates are in Vancouver. US citizens: consulate general in Vancouver.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ebus Williams Lake → 100 Mile House: about 1 h; book ahead, runs three days per week per direction
- Ebus Kamloops → 100 Mile House: about 2 h 15 min
- Fuel, Vancouver → 100 Mile House (450 km): roughly $60–90 (≈ US$45–70) depending on vehicle (check)
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Sorry — Sorry / Excuse me
- Where is the trailhead? — Where is the trailhead?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is the pass good for today? — Is the pass good for today?
- Where is the nearest gas station? — Where is the nearest gas station?
English is the working language; a few Secwepemc place names are worth saying slowly.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for 100 Mile House. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep for lakes and hiking; Dec–Mar for cross-country skiing · avoid Nov and Apr (trails closed, lakes cold, mud season) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- official100 Mile House official site
- officialDiscover South Cariboo (visitor centre)
- officialBC Transit — 100 Mile House
- officialEbus
- officialBC Parks — Lac La Hache Provincial Park
- official100 Mile Nordics
- official108 Mile Ranch Heritage Site
- officialParkside Art Gallery
- officialInterior Health — 100 Mile District General Hospital
- secondaryWikivoyage: 100 Mile House, revision 5225571 (CC BY-SA 4.0)