Ilanaaq Inukshuk

Vancouver, Canada

4.4

9 reviews

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+1 604-873-7000
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1700 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6E
West End
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0.3 mi50052
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9 reviews of Ilanaaq Inukshuk

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Place rating: 4
West Hartford, CT
This was marked as a «landmark» in the Vancouver tourist map I was using to get around the city. After Googling what the «Inukshuk» was, my friend and I decided we had to make a stop since it’s what the Vancouver Olympic logo was based off of. It’s located a little bit south of Stanley Park; a little nondescript, but definitely noticeable when you get close to it. It’s a nice little landmark to stop by. Realistically, you won’t spend more than 5 to 10 minutes here, just enough time to read the plaque and snap a few pictures.
Place rating: 4
Aiea, HI
While we were walking along in Stanley Park we saw this sculpture right on the Seawall. and had to stop by. It’s a landmark apparently and I didn’t realize how iconic it was to Canada until I saw it pop up more during my travels in Vancouver.
The inukshuk is the ancient symbol of the Inuit culture see as a landmark and navigational aid. It also represented northern hospitality and friendship.
It is a beautiful against the English Bay. I’m sure it would be spectacular to see at sunset. I’m sure it would be a sight to see through all of the seasons.
Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada
this landmark is AMAZING and i completely recommend it! its a perfect symbol of Canada, and i recommend coming at sunset!
Place rating: 4
Vancouver, Canada
Even after the Olympics 2010, still a great place to bring my out of town family and friends to.
A 2 for 1 picture shot, with English Bay and the sunset, a gorgeous combination, like poutine and Coke, or something like that.
Does help with seating benches at this tip of land out here.
Place rating: 4
Las Vegas, NV
Stumbled onto this as I was strolling around the city, amazing view, and I knew of it’s significance in the Olympics but not much else, other than reading fellow Unilocalers posts! (the plaque on it was stolen/​gone, when I visited), but I will definitely take a walk back here on my next visit to vancouver (I lost all my real camera photos) to take another photo op !
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
A really beautiful landmark in English Bay park. Really worth the visit to the park and especially beautiful around sunset.
Place rating: 4
Santa Clara, CA
We stumbled across this as we were walking on the shoreline to get to Granville Island. I was in awe of the landmark before I even knew of it’s significance. After learning it was an Aboriginal landmark, I was completely in awe. Definitely worth a stop to grab a photo with and enjoy the views of the water in the background.
Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada
A landmark; literally and figuratively.
The statue makes me think of this Marcus Aurelius quote:
«Let men see, let them know, a real man, who lives as he was meant to live. «
This man is pointing the way…
Place rating: 5
BC, Canada
It’s the logo of the Olympic — Ilanaaq, and it can be viewed at English Bay. The stone statue is an symbol of friendship and an example of an Inukshuk which is an Aboriginal landmark. The emblem has five, stone-​like formations that represent a geographical landmark that can be found in Canada. It was chosen to represent Canada because of the Inuit people’s contributions to history, creativity and culture. It’s a great photo-​op and a must-​see for anyone who hasn’t seen it yet.