New Edinburgh in Ottawa, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Silent Messengers of the Arctic

Inuksuk created by Kananginak Pootoogook, 1997

Photographed By Nate Davidson, June 26, 2008

1. Silent Messengers of the Arctic Marker

Inscription. For generations, the Inuit have been creating impressive stone markers on the Arctic landscape. Inuksuk means "acting in the capacity of a human." They serve many functions, including guiding travellers, warning of danger, assisting hunters and marking places of reverence.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Native Americans.

Location. 45° 26.65′ N, 75° 41.167′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. It is in New Edinburgh. Marker can be reached from Princess Avenue. Located on the grounds of Rideau Hall, the Governor General's Mansion. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ottawa ON K1A 0A1, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sir Charles Stanley Monck (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lady Aberdeen (about 90 meters away); The Gardener's Cottage / La Maison du jardiner (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Canadian Role in the Defense of Hong Kong (approx. one kilometer away); Dr. Harold (Harry) Jennings (approx. one kilometer away); National Research Council Canada / Le Conseil National de Recherches du Canada (approx. one kilometer away); Brûlé House / Maison Brûlé

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(approx. 1.5 kilometers away); The Right Honourable Sir Robert Laird Borden (1854-1937) (approx. 1.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottawa.

Photographed By Nate Davidson, June 26, 2008

2. Inuksuk

Celebrates the heritage of Native Canadians.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,884 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.