All About Inukshuks: An Aboriginal Symbol
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The Way of the Inukshuks: A Journey Along Georgian Bay
This lens includes the Wikipedia definition of an Inukshuk and a video explaining what an Inukshuk is. I've included a map of Highway 17 in Ontario, so you can see the route we took on our drive from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to Sudsbury, Ontario.
We like to go rock collecting, so it was natural for us to find the rocks stacked along side the road intriguing. After all, we were on our say to Sudsbury to visit a nickle min and the Inukshuks were our guides all along the way.
There's a video of the Big Nickle Mine, Sudsbury, Ontario so you can see one of the fun places to visit when you make the trip.
Farther down the page, you'll see a video of the North Channel, Gregorian Bay, Ontario, Canada. That's the shoreline you'll follow as you travel Highway 17, what we affectionately call the "Way of the Inukshuks."
I've also included a map of the section of Highway 17, that runs from Thessalon to Espanola one of the prettiest drives we've ever taken. That's Indian Country, but don't let that fool you. Every now and then you'll find a Tim Horton's along the trail!
Be sure to take a look at the list of Inukshuk and Georgian Bay items from Amazon too. Those links include books, pictures, and jewelry, all the kinds of things you need to celebrate the Inukshuk, a symbol of the Winter 2010 Olympics.
Finally, you'll see I've included the video How to Make an Inukshuk, so you can build your own, like we did.
Remember to sign the guest book and let me know if you've made the trip or what you think of Inukshuks, Georgian Bay, or the Big Nickle Mine in Sudsbury!

Highway 17 East and West Connects Sault Ste. Marie and Sudsbury
Your Connections in Sault Ste. Marie
The Way of the Inukshuks
Highway 17 Thessalon, Ontario to Espanola, Ontario
North Channel, Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada
What's the Weather Like Up North Sault Ste. Marie Way?
Big Nickle Mine Sudsbury, Ontario
Your Connections in Sudsbury, Ontario
How to Build a Inukshuk - Part I
How to Build a Inukshuk - Part 2
Leave Your Mark for All to See. Build and Inukshuk or Vote in this Poll
Pick Your Favorite Inukshuk Item?
The Gift of the Inuksuk Edition 1. (Legend (Sleeping Bear)) by Michael Ulmer
As unique and beautiful as a snowflake or footprin more...1 point
Inukshuk Charm, Gold Plated Silver
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Inukshuk Marker at Aupalaqtuq Point, Cape Dorset, Baffin Island, Canadian Arctic, Canada Photographic Poster Print by Alison Wright, 16x12
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The Inuksuk Book (Wow Canada! Collection) by Mary Wallace
The Inuksuk Book offers a fresh glimpse into the culture, more...0 points
Make Your Own Inuksuk (Wow Canada! Collection) by Mary Wallace
In the Arctic, the inuksuk is a stone structure that more...0 points
Inuksuit: Silent Messengers of the Arctic by Norman Hallendy
The mysterious stone figures known as inuksuit can more...0 points
Inukshuk, Inuit Stone Landmark, Churchill, Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada Art Photographic Poster Print by Thorsten Milse, 40x30
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Inukshuk, Inuit Stone Landmark, Churchill, Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada Photographic Poster Print by Thorsten Milse, 16x12
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Inukshuk Marker at Aupalaqtuq Point, Cape Dorset, Baffin Island, Canadian Arctic, Canada Photographic Poster Print by Alison Wright, 12x9
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Dog Sledding with Aventure Inukshuk, Quebec, Canada Photographic Poster Print by Alison Wright, 24x18
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Pick Your Favorite Georgian Bay Item
Kayaking Georgian Bay by Jonathon Reynolds, Heather Smith
It would be hard to design waters more suited to sea more...0 points
Great Canadian Parks - Georgian Bay Islands National Park
The rocky outcrops and spindly windblown pines tha more...0 points
Magellan MapSend BlueNav Local Chart (Georgian Bay, NE)
The Magellan MapSend BlueNav Local Chart (Georgian more...0 points
Alone in the Night: Lighthouses of Georgian Bay, Manitoulin Island, and the North Channel by Russell Floren, Barbara Chisholm Andrea Gutsche
Alone in the Night traces the evolution of 130 yea more...0 points
Georgian Bay: An Illustrated History by James P. Barry
This remarkable book reveals how the waters of Georgian more...0 points
Discover Georgian Bay's 30,000 Islands
Considered to be the best fresh water cruising gro more...0 points
Fighting Sail on Lake Huron and Georgian Bay: The War of 1812 and its Aftermath by Barry M. Gough
Canadian Barry Gough's new work makes an important more...0 points
Ghosts of the Bay: A Guide to the History of Georgian Bay by Russell Floren, Andrea Gutsche
Over 16,000 copies sold! Take a journey to Georgia more...0 points
Who is Quesea?
Have You Seen an Inukshuk? Do you like them? Say Your Peace!
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Shirley Heckman
Oct 19, 2010 @ 3:45 pm | delete
- Yes, my husband and I were along route 17 this year, I found them fascinating and wondered what they were for, my son (who in another life must have been a detective) found the Inukshuk on the internet and satisfied my curiosity.
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susannaduffy
Sep 4, 2010 @ 12:56 am | delete
- I've never seen an Inukshuk in real life but now I want to create one of my own
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Wordwinder Mar 13, 2010 @ 9:02 pm | delete
- Interesting lens. I learnt about something new today. Thanks for sharing.
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BevsPaper
Nov 9, 2009 @ 6:09 am | delete
- How very interesting!
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Rick Naylor
Oct 31, 2009 @ 7:30 pm | delete
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