Petroglyphs Provincial Park is located 55 kilometres (33 miles) northeast of Peterborough just outside the small hamlet of Woodview at 2249 Northey’s Bay Road and is a very short distance from the nearby Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park. It is open until Thanksgiving daily from 10 a.m. to 5pm except for Mondays and Tuesdays in the spring and fall.
It is a little known park both internationally and also among Canadians and Ontarians themselves and is a quiet and little visited destination somewhat befitting its status as a sacred spot amongst the local First Nations tribes yet the petroglyphs themselves are historically significant and unique within Ontario’s borders.
The parks location in the heart of the Kawartha’s, one on the province’ premier tourist destinations, makes it easily accessible and in time I believe its significance will increase its popularity. A trip through the park should take no longer than half a day or so and it makes for a great stop for those on their way to one of the more popular destinations in the area or for those spending a little more time in the Peterborough region.
Please note however that you must arrive before 3:30 PM or you will not have enough time to reach the petroglyphs due to the distance of the site from the entrance.
Please note that photography of the rocks is not permitted, as they are considered quite sacred.
For more information on Petroglyphs Provincial Park such as opening times and entrance fees visit its official site at: Petroglyphs