English Bay - Inukshuk
An "inukshuk" is an Inuit word that literally translated means "stone man that points the way." Inukshuks are stone cairns that were erected by Inuit at prominent locations throughout the barrens to serve as guideposts or markers. They were also erected to help herd caribou during their annual migration towards where they could be more easily hunted by the ancient Inuit. These structures are found from Alaska to Greenland. Stanley Park's inukshuk sculpture is made from grey granite, stands 20 feet tall and weighs 70,000 pounds. The traditional Inuit navigational aid was a gift to the City of Vancouver from the Northwest Territories following EXPO '86. It was moved to its present location at the English Bay groyne in 1987 through donation by Coast Hotels & Resorts. "This is a contemporary work created by artisan Alvin Kanak of Rankin Inlet, Northwest Territories (which is now in the territory of Nunavut that separated from the Northwest Territories in 1999). The land has since been donated to the city, and it is now a protected site. Friendship and the welcoming of the world are the meanings of both the English Bay structure and the 2010 Winter Olympics emblem (qv). Kanak's work represents the strength of his people and the modes of communication and technology before modern Canada." This ancient symbol is a well-known symbol in Canada of northern hospitality and friendship.
Movie Scenes shot at this place
| Movie | Scene Title |
|---|---|
| Thank You | 4 guys talking in the park |
