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Glad I went but wouldn't go too far out of your way if you're interested in the petroglyphs specifically
It's a 5 min drive into the park to reach parking. 5 min walk to the visitor centre to buy tickets and pay for parking. 5 min walk to the petroglyphs which are inside a building. 15 min to walk through the building in a circle around them with a few plaques with info. Masks are needed to enter. The building is around the actual petroglyphs so they haven't been moved, they are on a rock face on the ground. No pics allowed in the building or of the building.
The visitor centre has some history in it that you can walk through once paid and getting directions. They signal you when it's ok to enter the building and masks are needed. Waited 10 min for two families ahead of me.
Dogs are not allowed into the petroglyph area. They can get half way there. Did see one kid waiting for his family to come back
Gift shop is bare with almost no authentic aboriginal items. Figured they'd at least have some magnets of the petroglyphs
Hiking trails looked nice and many people seemed to be using them over visiting the petroglyphs. I made it by noon on a Wednesday and parking was getting full though the bus area was completely empty and their looked to be a few cars parked on the other side of the...
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This is sacred land operated by ontario provincial park. if your coming here for the petroglyphs it is advised to not use cameras.
Im sure someone could sneak one in, But if you do, you do not deserve to even be there.
this is a very spiritual place I did feel an inner energy that is very hard to explain. I did have a sense of going back in time. Life changing. I will not post photos as I believe it is something you need go experience in person.
Im from the city but I teach my group how to have respect for nature. I will be back for more to explore.
Wish we got here earlier. They close the gate at 5pm. we got there around 3:45 and rushed to see everything we could.
Parking may be confusing for your first time but it easy to figure out if you get a map. Park ranger was informative and helpful, OP needs more rangers like him. I think the same ranger is also native and is very informative.
Thanks for the pleasant experience Ontario parks. The phots were taken outside the park at a secret location, no prohibited driving was done...
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Fascinating! This is an amazing preserved piece of history. No photos are permitted and it is a small walk, but well worth the visit. To further understand the significance, spend time with the knowledgeable, friendly, helpful interpreters.
Clean, modern toilettes are found in the Learning Centre. Outhouse facilities are found at the start of the 3 hiking trails. (Photos are permitted on the trails.)
A gift shop in the Learning Centre offers souvenirs and a small assortment of snacks.
It is a bit of a drive in to the Learning Centre and Petroglyphs (protected by a building). There is parking. There is a fee, payable in the Learning Centre. This allows you entrance to other parks, but check how long it is valid.
On your drive out, be sure to stop at McGinnis Lake. It is one of a small number in the world that is a meromictic lake. The water is clear and the colour is stunning. There is free parking and there is an outhouse at the start of the short trail to the lake. NOTE: Swimming in the lake is not permitted.
This is well...
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