Welcome Figure (2012) – Alta Lake loop from Whistler

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Welcome Figure (2012) – Alta Lake loop from Whistler

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Welcome Figure (2012) – Alta Lake loop from Whistler

03:01

11.4km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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223 m

Welcome Figure (2012)

Highlight • Monument

The 2012 carving by Tawx'sin Yexwulla and Poolxtun Aaron Nelson-Moody, Squamish Nation, depicts the Squamish Nation and Lil'wat Nation. Whistler Village lies in their shared territory. The artwork showcases the …

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2.50 km

Alta Lake

Highlight • Lake

Alta Lake was formed by glacial retreat and subsequent sediment deposition, creating depressions that filled with meltwater. Alta Lake and other nearby lakes, such as Green Lake, are part of …

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2.90 km

View of Alta Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lakeside Park is located on the southeast shore of Alta Lake. During the summer months, the beach is used for swimming.
whistler.ca/parks-recreation-culture/parks/lakeside-park

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3.63 km

Wayside Park at Alta Lake

Highlight • Beach

Wayside Park is located on the southern shore of Alta Lake. During the summer months, the beach is used for swimming.
whistler.ca/parks-recreation-culture/parks/wayside-park

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4.00 km

World’s Largest Pine Cone Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

The 2013 Pine Cone sculpture by Paul Slipper and Mary-Ann Liu is crafted from local basalt and is a nod to trail markers made of cairns.
The installation is part of Whistler's public art collection, established in 1996.
Source: whistler.ca/parks-recreation-culture/arts-and-culture/public-art/collection/worlds-largest-pine-cone

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4.59 km

Nita Lake

Lake

5.49 km

Lakeside Couple – Poet’s Pause Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Artist Joan Baron conceived the idea of creating Poet's Pause, a fusion of sculpture, site design, and poetry. Lakeside Couple, created in 2007, is one of two sculptures in Alta …

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5.52 km

Alta Lake Park

Highlight • Structure

Alta Lake Park is the informal name for a section of land at the southwestern end of Alta Lake. The two Poet's Pause sculptures, "Lost in Sound" and "Lakeside Couple," …

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7.41 km

Rainbow Park at Alta Lake

Highlight • Beach

Rainbow Park is the largest park on the shores of Alta Lake. Access to this bustling park is via Alta Lake Road.
The park features several wooden buildings that once …

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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.52 km

1.01 km

442 m

301 m

143 m

Surfaces

8.06 km

2.55 km

436 m

377 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Thursday 15 October

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Comments

May 26, 2025,🇨🇦 BC Whistler – Alta Lake Loop

It rained continuously last night; in the morning, dark clouds hang over the valley. The snow-capped peaks are shrouded in darkness. Rain showers pass through intermittently, and the weather doesn't break until the early afternoon.
Around 3 p.m., we set off for Alta Lake, a nearby lake. We mostly follow the Lake Trail. Occasionally, we can reach the lakeshore; small …

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