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May 10, 2024 · 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”. Visit the Learning Place Visitor Centre to discover the traditions of the Ojibway (Nishnaabe) people through the teachings of the medicine wheel.
Petroglyphs Provincial Park is a historical-class provincial park situated in Woodview, Ontario, Canada, northeast of Peterborough. It has the largest collection of ancient First Nations petroglyphs (rock carvings) in Ontario.
Nov 7, 2021 · With a dramatic mix of crystal clear lakes, forests, plains, and boardwalks, Petroglyphs has become one of the most popular parks to visit in Central Ontario. Special attention to Indigenous rights has exploded interest in the park even further.
Aug 11, 2008 · Petroglyphs Provincial Park (established 1976, 1643 ha) is the site of one of Canada's archaeological and cultural treasures. On a flat expanse of rock are some 900 carvings or petroglyphs of symbolic shapes and figures, likely carved by Algonquian-speaking people.
Petroglyphs Provincial Park is a great day trip idea in the Peterborough area. Note that you won't be able to camp at this park. Park closes at 5pm and last cars are allowed in at 4:30 pm.
Petroglyphs Provincial Park borders the Peterborough Crown Game Reserve. Birds such as Gray Jays, Wild Turkeys, Ruffed Grouse and various types of hawks are visible in the summer. Discovery Program. The Natural Heritage Education team offers several evening programs during July and August.
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Petroglyphs Provincial Park. Native rock carvings with ages ranging from 600-1100 years old are protected and interpreted at this park. Over 900 petroglyphs, believed to have been carved by Algonkian-speaking people, are in the park.
Petroglyphs Provincial Park, Ontario. On a smooth, horizontal outcrop of limestone—in a peaceful Central Ontario forest—over 900 figures carefully etched into the rock comprise the most outstanding petroglyph site in all of Canada. The animals, birds, people, spirits and other images carved into the rock are estimated to be around 2,000 ...
