Visitor Centre
The Learning Place, the long-anticipated interpretive centre at Petroglyphs Provincial Park, opened officially on September 27, 2002.

The centre’s purpose is to communicate to visitors the spiritual significance of “the Teaching Rocks” to the First Nations people, and the site’s relevance to all people in Ontario. This is achieved with a display containing colourful information panels, paintings, and videos. A 20 minute movie “The Teaching Rocks” is shown daily, upon request, in a theatre and the movie is shown at evening programs. Visitors are encouraged to see this movie before visiting the petroglyphs site. This movie is for sale in the park store in English or French in VHS or DVD formats. Children and families will enjoy an activity room with hands-on activities. The Learning Place is open daily from 10am to 5pm.

Barrier Free Access
Visitor Centre, paths from parking lots to Visitor Centre and petroglyph site, and the glyph site protective building. A parking lot closer to the glyph site and Learning Place is available for senior citizens and others who cannot walk long distances.

One wheelchair is available at the Visitor Centre upon request, and another is located at the petroglyph site.

Visitors with baby strollers will have no problem on the paths leading to the Visitor Centre and petroglyph site however the hiking trails are too rugged.

Park Store
Visit the Park Store and browse through various books, clothing, and other unique items. Nature books for children and adults are available as are books on rock art and Native culture. Relax in front of our fireplace while enjoying a cup of coffee, tea or cider and a snack in a tranquil setting.

Petroglyph Site

A protective building built in 1984 covers the Native rock carvings and interpreters are available to help visitors understand these intriguing images. An interpretive brochure on the petroglyphs is available and interpretive plaques are located around the site. Please note that some Native people have requested that photographing and videotaping the rock carvings not be permitted for spiritual reasons. Dogs are not allowed in the Visitor Centre or in the protective building over the carvings.

Flush Toilets
No, but vault toilets are available at picnic areas and parking lots.
(Modern amenities will be available at the Learning Place when it opens.)

Off Season
The Petroglyphs site is closed during the off season. The entrance is gated, but park roads are accessible on foot. (Do not park in front of the entrance.)