Williams Lake River

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Williams Lake River is a tributary of the Fraser River in the Canadian province of British Columbia.

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Williams Lake River originates in Williams Lake, whose main tributary is the San Jose River. From Williams Lake the Williams Lake River flows a short distance west to join the Fraser River. [1]

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  1. "Williams Lake River". BC Geographical Names .

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