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Petroglyph Provincial Park

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Address: 990-960 Trans-Canada Highway , Nanaimo V9R 6K5, BC, CA
Phone: (250) 474-1336
State: BC
City: Nanaimo
Zip Code: V9R 6K5


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I read some fairly poor reviews before going and can't say I disagree. The parking lot was large. However, the pull off comes up quick as your driving. The short hill up was a bit steep for my bad knees but was not far from the parking lot. They have a main circle of casts to view with a path going further up. I sent my son to take pics of the real petroglyphs but he only found one, after he stepped on it accidentally. The park was a bit overgrown, many rocks were defaced by graffiti and people have used trails as toilets so watch where you walk. I read there was a cave somewhere with homeless people and needles but we didn't find any of that. Ultimately, if we weren't wasting time before a ferry, I would have been annoyed at the wasted effort. It's sad to see it in poor shape and disrespected, otherwise it could have been a cool little place to explore.
This is a very short trip so definitely have more on your itinerary for the day. This place takes about 20 minutes to see, very short walk up a small hill. The petroglyphs need to be preserved and the area taken care of, it would be horrible to lose this piece of history. I think I come down to a lack of respect for the people that built this area as there are signs of vandalism and graffiti in and around the site. Thankful to have seen this place and experience this historic petroglyph in person.
The petroglyph was amazing. But a really short walk. Maybe around 5 minutes. This park is easy to commute by bus. Calico Cat Tea House is close to the place.
This is a neat little park, perfect for stretching your legs for a few minutes while checking out 1,000+ year old petroglyphs. The petroglyphs are easy to miss if you don’t know where to look. I recommend starting at the interpretation centre and checking out the signs and replicas, so you get an idea of what you’ll be looking at, then follow the paved path until you see a rock face on the right. If you reach the end of the paved path, turn around because you’ve gone too far! Most of the petroglyphs are in this spot. After you check them out, walk up the rest of the paved path, past the wooden “blockade” at the end, and turn right. Take the smaller dirt path until you reach another rock face with trees in the middle. There are a couple more petroglyphs here! The “cave” is also a few steps further along. My daughter and I took pictures of the petroglyphs we found and then went back to the interpretation area to re-read about them. It was a fun mini trip and we both enjoyed looking for and finding the petroglyphs! If you’re looking for something “more” to do after, head into downtown and grab some gelato from Cold Front since it’s close by!
Short walk to the petroglyphs. This park is not in the best condition. The petroglyphs were covered by grass and dirt. Looks like there’s some vandalism happening. We still enjoyed the visit to the park. It’s good for a 30 min quick stop. Read up on history, look around and imagine what it would be like there during the time when petroglyphs were getting carved out.
Short but neat forest trail walk to see some petroglyphs. They are all located in one spot in a circle. There are some informational plaques you can read. Not much parking maybe 10-15 spots. 5-10 minute visit here. Was not busy early in the morning. Saw some dead wildlife mouse and duck on the trail. There is a small mountain view clearing near some houses at the end of the short trail.
We took the 515am Ferry and this place caught us by surprise when we got off. Our family enjoyed the history of this indigenous site but it was really cold first thing in the morning on our trip to Tonino. But it is a site that was beautiful during sunrise.
Instead of shooting past Nanaimo heading North on Highway 19, go on the old Trans Canada route and stop in at the Petroglyph Provincial Park for 15 - 20 minutes and then explore the old town of Nanaimo. There is a good interpretation section for the petroglyphs. The site itself has carvings on a few visible flat rocks. Certainly of interest as a historical item and well worth taking in with other rock art sites on the coast - see the map at the interpretation area for some other nearby sites.
A very small interesting park with many ancient first Nation carvings. Plenty of parking is available, access through busy Island highway, safely can be accessed this park while driving north direction. No washrooms available on site. At the top border of this park you get to the glimpse of ocean, Protection and Gabriola island.
All the way in the back are the Authentic petroglyphs. Explanation about it is clear. Unfortunately it does not mention when they were made. I would suggest a QR code with which one can download all petroglyphs on the island. And some more explanation about the First nations that made it. This has the potential to be a very educational short trip. But it isn't.
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Old Victoria Rd at McKenzie Rd 220 meters
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Haliburton St at Highview Terr 250 meters
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Old Victoria Rd at Bowlsby St 310 meters
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Old Victoria Rd at Melideo Rd 340 meters
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1000 Blk Haliburton St 370 meters
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