petroglyphs provincial park

A great place to visit. Would like to return with my son some day. One of my favorite Provincial Parks. Too bad there is no camping but had found nearby camping that was not too far away. Very informative video presentation should be seen before viewing the site.

I did like it here, but sadly I seem to be one of the few that just didn't pick up on the special vibes. Totally fascinating to see such history. Do be warned to apply bug spray as the walk to the actual building is like a human feast for flies.

I visited Petroglyphs as part of the 2014 Ontario Archaeological Society Symposium which included an interpretive program by the chief naturalist for the Park. As an Anishinaabekwe, I felt very grounded, privileged to be there. It is a shame that the Petroglyphs must be protected and encased in a massive structure, but it is nature of the time we live in. They would be destroyed otherwise.I am so pleased that Curve Lake First Nation is able to co-mange this park with Ontario Parks as it is such a sacred site.

Went for a beautiful snowshoe walk through the Petroglyphs park last weekend. Our group was made up of 3 couples and we met 2 other groups on our travels. Trails were marked fairly well and there had been someone through prior to us, maybe a couple of days before. We lucked out on the weather; sun was shinning and the temperature was manageable once we started moving. Incredible scenery, the snow was perfect, deer everywhere. We walked into Eel's Creek and to High Falls....amazing. Parking is a little awkward; wish there were more spots cleared out.

I'd wanted to see what this site was all about the last several times we drove past the signs for it on the way to my boyfriend's cottage. He'd been driving that road for 30 years and somehow never noticed or been! So for my anniversary, we made a point to stop.The site is really impressive - the visitor's centre has an impressive and very well produced collection of information to really help you understand the cultural context of the petroglyphs that you'll be seeing a ways out into the forest. We had a nice time viewing the various videos, pictures, and interactive items that helped illustrate the various aspects and symbols of First Nations culture that were so crucial to the site.The petroglyphs themselves were haunting. While the site is smaller than you might first imagine, you'll find yourself spending exponentially more time viewing them than you would anticipate. The glyphs seems to reel you in and not quite want to let go of your imagination and spirit. And seeing some of the remnants of the First Nations religious ceremonies that are still regularly held here was a special honor. (As someone who holds a degree in Religious Studies, it was especially meaningful.)There were also some really lovely hiking trails around the area, going through the forest and swampy areas. We had a good time strolling through nature after being among the ancient figures.Overall, it was extremely enjoyable, and I was happily visit again!

I found the atmosphere of the grounds to be teaming with spirits and healing energy. The enclosed petroglyphs brought stories to my awareness. Sitting by the glacier-formed lakes was also magical.

I have enjoyed the Petroglyphs before it was a park and protected with a group of Boy Scout Leaders on a hike. We could feel the indentations in the rock while we enjoyed a picnic. Great to see it is protected now. We take visitors to our area to view it and also enjoy a picnic along the many trails.

I went in feeling like - Really...... what are we about to waste money on. The whole time there - I felt like someone was there with me.... it was oddly magical and mysterious. As long as you can open your mind and feel what the writings along the routes describe to you - it really is a magical mystery tour!

This is a fascinating place to get a better understanding of Canadian history, it tells the story of the indigenous people from about 1000 years ago, it has lots of trails and the carvings in the enclosed visitor centre are remarkable, the staff are very welcoming and are happy to explain things to you if you get a bit confused by the ancient carvings.great place for a picnic.

Want to learn about Canada before the coming of the Europeans then wander over to this park. It will give you a better understanding of the way life used to be before the white man arrived here in Canada. The drawings created tell a story of life and religion in the area. The craving were created sometime between 900 AD and 1400 AD.If your a history buff like me or just want your children to have a better understanding of the country we live in, it is well worth the trip.

This place was amazing . A must see it is a vital part of our history . Peaceful trails . Great staff very informative have answers to all your questions . The petroglyphs are unbelievable ,take a moment and think about the people that have been here :) a carload 14 bucks very cheap entertainment u can do this and Warsaw all in the same day if u leave early or and spend the night at the Warsaw campgrounds and explore Warsaw caves the next day

Interesting park...liked the trails...the petroglyphs were interesting and fun to look at...liked this spot...should see this once you will not be disappointed....try to go after buggy season though that's why we went in August...no bugs:-)

We visited in August. It is an easy day trip from Toronto. Once you enter the park you drive along the narrow road to the visitors center. There you can pay for your tickets and visit the museum which has some really educational displays and a short documentary movie. The glyphs themselves are housed in a building which is a short easy walk from the center. It is impressive to think that they are about a thousand years old and they still are considered sacred. On the way back we trekked to the McGinnis lake - again a short fairly easy hike. This is truly a beautiful spot. Very quiet. We could have spent a lot more time there had it not started raining. Would love to go back on a sunny day and spend more time by the lake. I am not sure whether you can hike down to the lake but the views from above were awesome.

visited the park in July 2014. The deer fly were bad - remember your bug spray (and sunscreen if sunny day). Nice drive into the visitor centre and short hike from the parking lot (2 - 3 minutes). Provincial park fee per car was $14.00. Another 5-7 minute hike to the Petroglyphs building showcasing the Petroglyphs. Friendly staff at the desk to offer assistance and answer questions. Not quite what I thought - but understandable in order to preserve the Petroglyphs for future generations.

We visited this park in June. If we had known the the daily park permit could be used at the other surrounding parks, we would have planned accordingly and visited more than one park that day. It did not take us as long as we thought it was to see the site and also visit Mcginnis Lake. There is a lot of information around and you can learn a lot of about Native culture. The staff are friendly and eager to answer any questions you may have. We were not sure what to expect. The carvings on the rock have a building/structure built around them to help preserve them. We thought that we would be going into caves. That was not the case. The area is one of worship and no pictures are allowed on the petroglyph site. It is worth a visit if this is of interest to you.