Do I need a boat for Art On The Lake?
Water vessels (including inflatable SUPs, kayaks, canoes, unicorns, donuts and other inflatable recreational floats) are highly recommended for Art On The Lake. Many of our live performers & artists are in locations that are only accessible by boat, so bring a vessel if you want to experience the event in full!
Can I rent a boat?
Mention “Art on the Lake” to receive locals’ discounts on boat rentals at Backroads (Lakeside Park) and Whistler Eco-Tours (Wayside Park) on the event days.
How to get to Alta Lake?
What happens if it’s raining?
We have set weather delays for August 18 & 19 or 25 & 26. Decisions on weather delays will be made 48 hours in advance.
What is WAG.WOOF. WATER?
What could make Art On The Lake any better? How about a doggy dock jumping competition with professional dog photographer Epic PhoDography, with all proceeds going to Whistler Animals Galore – WAG! During Art On The lake on Friday, August 12, dog owners can enter their aquatically-inclined pups into the dock jumping contest from 3-4 pm. Entry is by cash donation ( $5 minimum) with great prizes for the winner. 
Plus dog owners can download the photographs taken by Peter Bailey of their precious pooches!
What a pawsitively fun afternoon out.
- 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 3-4 pm. Last entry 3.45, the winner will be announced at 4pm.
- 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Base of Stone Circle (enter through Lakeside dock-see map)
- 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲: $5 minimum cash donation. Open to all doggies.
- 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨: Bring your dog’s favourite fetch toy!
Will food be available?
Folie Crepes will be at Lakeside Park on August 11 & 12 as part of the RMOW Park Eats program.