Travel Tips

Text from the plaque to be found at the foot of this statue situated at the southern end of English Bay Beach.

"Ancient symbols of Inuit culture traditionally used as landmarks and navigation aids, this grey granite statue representing a human form with outstretched arms is a well-known symbol in Canada of northern hospitality and friendship.

Constructed originally by Alvin Kanak of Rankin Inlet, this monument was commissioned by the Government of the Northwest Territories for its pavilion at Expo 86, and given to the City of Vancouver.

Permanent location of the Inukshuk on this site was sponsored as a gift to the city in 1987 by Coast Hotels through the Vancouver Legacies Programs.

Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation"

I had to get my picture took here, living in Labrador, Eastern Canada we are very familiar with Inukshuks and my travels in other northern regions like Iqaluit, Nunavut.

Here is a local artist on one of the beaches in Stanley Park balancing rocks.

I have more information in my must see activitiy tips but these guys are really good.

At certain points of the park there are maps like this one that can help guide you along but the walk around is 9 kilometers and you won't find one of these around every corner.

It's a good idea to get a map from the Internet or at the park entrance to help guide you around without any doubts in your mind of where your going.

There is a lot of activity at Prospect Point. Here is a local busker adding to the atmostphere at the lookout point.

This gun is a naval type twelve pound muzzle loader. Cast in 1816 at Woolwich England. It was brought to Vancouver about 1894. The crests of King George III and of the Earle of Mulgrave, Master General or Ordnance are on the barrel.

Gun restoration and pavillion were centennial gifts in 1986 to the city of Vancouver from corporate donors.

Mr. Harry Jerome was the British Columbia Athlete of Century from 1871 - 1971. In 1971 he was also honored with the Order of Canada.

On the plague at the monument Harry held six world records:

1960 - 100 Yars
1960 - 100 Meters
1962 - 100 Yards
1962 - 4 x 110 Relay
1964 - 60 Yards
1966 - 100 Yards

If entering the park via Georgia Street the Vancouver Rowing Club will be one of the first buildings you will see when entering the park. This is a nice area with lots of grass. You will still see many great city views from this area.

http://www.vancouverrowingclub.ca

Right after the Rowing Club you will find the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club.

If you like sail boats and yachts there are plenty to view in this area.

http://www.royalvan.com