The Horse of Whitehorse — Attraction in Whitehorse

Wonderful piece of public art. Fun, interesting. I really like the work that went into it (especially the mane and tail) but I also appreciate the welding and the thought being this artwork.

It’s a metal sculpture by the artist Daphne Mennell: it has different objects that have been welded together, that were donated from people all over the Yukon. Symbolizing not only the horse in Whitehorse but also the way all the different people across the Yukon come together to shape their community. It was...

My daughter is obsessed with horses so this statue was a must-see on our Alcan journey to Alaska! I loved the description plaque describing how the citizens brought the pieces together to make the horse. When you visit- also be sure to see the firefighter statue behind the horse at the fire station! Another really cool piece! My husband is a firefighter so this was really...

It is a very interesting piece of art. You can see different metal items collected from local people buid into the statue of this horse. It has a special meaning for them as well as for the turists. Incredible piece of art. I recommend visiting during the day and when the weather is not windy. It was so cold that we couldn't stay long...