Inukshuk Monument – English Bay – Vancouver

Name: Inukshuk Monument - English Bay - Vancouver
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June 6, 2019July 15, 2019 Carl Blanchet 0 Comments Art Installation, Family Friendly, Ocean Side, Photography Hotspot, Stanley Park, Transit Accessible, Vancouver, Wheelchair Friendly

The Inukshuk monument installed in 1987 at Vancouver's English Bay is an art installation by Alvin Kanak built out of grey granite. This large Inukshuk sculpture was commissioned by the Government of the Northwest Territories to be displayed outside their pavilion at Expo '86, and later was given to the city of Vancouver.

A plaque near the work reads:

This ancient symbol of the Inuit culture is traditionally used as a landmark and navigational aid and also represents northern hospitality and friendship. Constructed of grey granite by Alvin Kanak of Rankin Inlet, this monument was commissioned by the Government of the Northwest Territories for its Pavilion at EXPO ’86 and later given to the city of Vancouver. In 1987 the Inukshuk was moved to this site and sponsored as a gift to the City by Coast Hotels & Resorts through the Vancouver Legacies program.

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Location Etiquette

Do not leave any trash behind. Do not vandalize or climb the Inukshuk monument.

Transit Accessible

Take bus #5 from downtown Vancouver and get off at Denman and Pendrell Street (Stop ID: 50632). From here follow Beach Ave for 6 minutes until at destination.

Parking Available

There is a bit of parking available along Beach Ave.

Family Friendly

The Inukshuk monument is family and stroller friendly. There is grassy areas located all around the art piece for kids to play on and benches to sit.

Wheelchair Friendly

Reaching the Inukshuk monument is wheelchair friendly.

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