Petroglyph Provincial Park - Nanaimo

Name: Petroglyph Provincial Park - Nanaimo
Address: 990-960, Trans-Canada Hwy, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, Canada

3.6/5 ★ based on 8 reviews

Contact Petroglyph Provincial Park

Address :	990-960, Trans-Canada Hwy, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Phone :	📞 +7
Website :	http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/petroglyph/
Categories :	Park , Tourist attraction ,
Description :	Hilly, wooded area with interpretative plaques & examples of ancient, native stone carvings.

990-960, Trans-Canada Hwy, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

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I	Ila Farshad on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ All the way in the back are the authentic petroglyphs. Explanation 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.
P	P Zhang on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Can be an interesting spot for history or archaeological buff, but for ordinary folks this park is underwhelming. I wish Parks can build a small interpretation center on the site that can host more indigenous artifacts and serve as a lookout to the sea.
P	Patricia Dol on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Interesting spot to stop and learn about the petroglyphs. It's a short walk so easy to manage and although the carvings were covered by moss it was still neat to see. I think the park could benefit from some updates of the signs and information to make this park more appealing again.
A	Andrew Cripps on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 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.
M	Mike W on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 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.
M	Marta Borowska on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 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.
E	Eugenia S on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 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.
T	Tere Arboleda on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 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.