The Toronto Inukshuk Park — Attraction in Toronto

If you travel around northern #Canada, #Alaska, or even #Greenland, you may spot large rock formations towering over the landscape, resembling the shape of a person with arms stretching out. They are called #Inukshuk.

Inukshuk, a structure made of stones piled on top of each other, was used for navigation in the frozen north where, in the snow of Tundra, everything could look the same.  Peoples of the #Arctic use them to mark hunting grounds for #caribou, #seal, #walrus, #whale or landing sites for boats and kayaks or to warn travellers of dangerous currents beneath the ice.

#Inuksuit are also sacred to the #native peoples. Many #Inuit retain strong attachments to inuksuit believed to have been built by their ancestors. Evidence shows this tradition is as old as 9000 years.  And, some of these landmarks have been standing for 2000 years.

Traditionally constructed by the Inuit, Inuksuit are often intertwined with representations of Canada...

A busy park full of life and activities to go with your family.

A favorite haunt for bikers and runners, with new paths added in 2018 makes for a decent distance to practice. Trillium parka is not far away and the running/biking path connects to the longer Martin Grove trail that runs beyond Ashbridges Bay on the east right up to Lakeshore West - Norris Crescent.

Proximity to the Ontario place is both good and bad. It is convenient to get to, but also crowded when the weather gets warmer. The park provides for excellent views or the flights taking off west from Billy Bishop airport. With the water of Lake Ontario providing a blue/green background, great place to do photo shoots. I have seen lot of personal model protfolios to wedding pictures being shot here.

There is ample parking right next to the park which is great! It is a must visit, but be prepared for the crowds during summer. A couple of runs/races end here during spring and later summer, look out for road closures when you plan...

This is one of the largest of these Inuit stone structures in North America. Inukshuks are important symbols of Canada's First Nations. This one is made of mountain rose granite and stands about 9m tall. Well worth a visit, if you are walking or cycling along the Toronto waterfront. The slight elevation provides great views across to Billy Bishop airport and Lake...