Kawartha Highlands
Ontario Parks Limited
Petroglyphs
Ontario Parks Ontario
what to expect
Amenities:
- Largest known concentration of rock carvings (Petroglyphs) in Canada
- One of very few accessible Meromictic Lakes
- Visitor Centre highlighting the culture of the Nishnaabeg and the spiritual background of the Petroglyphs site
- Two picnic areas
- Three hiking trails
- One small picnic shelter
Last vehicle entry into the park is 4 p.m. No vehicles may enter after this time. All vehicles must exit the park at 5 p.m.
Out of respect for the significant ceremonial and spiritual nature of th…
the basics
what to know
Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.
No fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.
what to bring
This list adapts to Petroglyphs. no showers means a travel towel;
common questions about Petroglyphs
- how far is Petroglyphs from Edmonton?
- Petroglyphs Provincial Park is 2731 km from Edmonton. Use Google Maps for current drive times — they account for terrain, traffic, ferries, and closures we can't.
- do you need reservations at Petroglyphs?
- Yes. Petroglyphs Provincial Park is operated by Ontario Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
nearby places
Within ~100 km of Petroglyphs.
want to camp at Petroglyphs?
Cancellation alerts are coming. We’ll email when sites open up at this park.
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volunteer at Ontario Parks
Provincial parks rely on volunteer stewards for trail maintenance, beach clean-ups, and shoulder-season hosting. Most parks run programs through their park association.
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