Part of the Valley Trail series, Cycling Salmon is adjacent to the River of Golden Dreams. The art celebrates life in Whistler, including the spawning of Kokanee near this spot. The artist held a community tile making workshop and the tiles were incorporated into the piece along with her own creations to form the sculpture.
Periodically, the River of Golden Dreams is filled with spawning Kokanee. Kokanee are Sockeye Salmon that live their whole lives in fresh water. In an epic spawning year the nearby bridge will be filled with people watching the red fury of Kokanee spawning. Visit the Whistler Naturalists’ website for articles on the Kokanee and other Whistler wildlife.