Pics around town

I took some random pics outside yesterday because it was sunny (but definetely not warm). We lasted about 10 minutes on the ski-doo because it was so cold. It wouldn't have been as bad if I didn't have to take my hands out of my mitts to take these pictures.


These are a couple of Inukshuks built between the town and the airport. The middle one is about 20-25 feet tall and is the official symbol of Nunavut (it is on the flag).


This is the middle Inukshuk from the previous photo. Inuit traditionally used these as markings for trails. Everything is flat here and there are no trees so it is easy to get lost. On some trails to people's cabins, you see one of these inukskuks (in much smaller scale at about 3 feet tall) about every 50 yards or so.


An old abandonned sailboat located just east of our house. It is on shore but is covered by snow and ice.


This was earlier this week outside of our house. The sun was almost up when we went to school. In about a week, we will enjoy the same amount of daylight as Sault Ste. Marie. We currently have about 8 hours of sunlight.


An old Bombardier snowmobile. Not sure if this is from our town or just visiting. This was the first time we saw it and it was flying around in the fields. Looks very cool!