Inukshuk

The Inukshuk is a stone sculpture standing beside English Bay in Vancouver, made of stacked granite blocks arranged in a human-like form. Its towering shape rises noticeably above the surrounding landscape and is visible from the waterfront.

An artist created this sculpture originally for a major international exposition in the 1980s. The city of Vancouver then received it as a gift and has kept it as a landmark since then.

This stone structure represents a traditional Inuit landmark type and shows how indigenous peoples marked their lands across the Arctic regions. Visitors can see here a meaningful monument to the knowledge and presence of northern indigenous peoples.

The sculpture sits directly beside a popular beach and is easy to reach on foot from nearby streets. It occupies a public space that is freely accessible at any time and offers a good spot to stop and look around.

The two extended arms of the sculpture point in specific directions, creating a connection to Arctic navigation methods that visitors often overlook. These details add a layer of meaning to the site for those who notice them.

Location: Vancouver

Inception: 1986

Made from material: stone

GPS coordinates: 49.28432,-123.14375

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:08