Inukshuk, Bowron Lakes Provincial Park, British Columbia

Inukshuks are piles of rocks traditionally used as landmarks by the Aboriginal peoples of the north, such as the Inuit.  The land north of the Arctic Circle is mostly flat and lacking in natural landmarks, so these markers are important to help guide travelers.  Often these rock piles are shaped like people.

This Inukshuk was sitting on the shore of Isaac Lake, the largest of the lakes forming the canoeing circuit that Bowron Lakes is famous for.   It was a nice decoration set against the lake and Caribou Mountain range, but not really needed as a marker.

The week in fall I spent canoeing here was quite memorable as the park is beautiful!