Petroglyphs Provincial Park
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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 trail entrance
Sham TSham T
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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 during our visit.
AL EXAL EX
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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 worth the visit.
Lara SeguinLara Seguin
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This is a very special place. The nature in the provincial park is kept intact. The petroglyph carving are being protected by a building that was designed after much research to ensure these carvings don’t disappear through human interactions and by nature. Great, bright building is built around them. No photography is allowed which is fine. Take in all the learning you can from the indigenous guides who are present to answer your questions. Park staff at the visitor Center are also very helpful and friendly. With their permission, I took a photo of an image of one of the carvings inside the visitor Center/gift shop. I would have loved to purchase the map with all the petroglyphs, similar to the one posted on the wall inside the petroglyphs building. Too bad the learning Center is closed due to an issue with their lighting. But this means that I will come back to visit again and for more learning. Lots of poison ivy everywhere so be very careful and stay on the trails. Great hikes and beautiful lakes.
HediaHedia
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We visited Petroglyphs back in May for my birthday. Petroglyphs provincial park is unique in many ways. First, the sacred site makes this provincial park stand out. It was an extraordinary experience to see but also learn about the different petroglyphs and the meaning behind each of them. Secondly, their visitor center had a variety of indigenous pieces for sale (all so beautiful), but on top of that, it gives you a bit of an introduction and a wealth of information leading up to the door that follows the pathway towards the sacred site. Lastly, it was calming. The trails were peaceful, and the lakes were still. We were told by one of the friendliest workers in the visitor center to check out the Nanabush trail since it had the boardwalk, marsh, lakes, etc. We enjoyed that trail. We found it challenging to navigate the other trails, but we look forward to checking out this park again. If you're looking for a unique experience, I highly recommend this park.
ATS 555ATS 555
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I had a group trip and hike to Petroglyphs Provincial Park and I had a lovely experience I found it educational, fun and just overall a beautiful place to be outside in nature. The have a good amount of parking, public washrooms available. I had a guided tour and visited the largest known concentration of Indigenous rock carvings (petroglyphs) in Canada, depicting turtles, snakes, birds, humans and more; this sacred site is known as “The Teaching Rocks”. We visied the Learning Place Visitor Centre to discover the traditions of the Ojibway (Nishnaabe) people through the teachings of the medicine wheel. Finishing off my trip with a hike in the park and visited bright blue/green McGinnis Lake – one of only a handful of meromictic (layers of water that don’t intermix) lakes in Canada. Overall I highly recommend visiting this park it's well kept, you will walk away enjoying your experience and for your hike wear proper weather appropriate clothing and shoes!
Kayo RKayo R
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