Petroglyphs Provincial Park

saturday september 14

Group Hike and Cultural Teachings

Experience Indigenous History and Sacred Sites

“The deep crevices in the rock are believed to lead to the spirit world, as there is an underground trickle of water that runs beneath the rock which produces sounds interpreted by aboriginal people as those of the Spirits speaking to them”

Located near Peterborough, Petroglyphs Provincial Park has the largest collection of First Nations Rock Carvings in Ontario.

These petroglyphs are known as the “Teaching rocks” to the Ojibwe First Nation. This is a perfect opportunity to educate ourselves on the history of this land! We will get the opportunity to experience these sacred sites while also getting to hike around the park and end the day by McGinnis Lake – one of only a handful of meromictic (layers of water that don’t intermix) lakes in Canada.


Intermediate: May be hilly, some rough spots or obstacles. Suitable for hikers with some experience and basic fitness level.

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DAY SCHEDULE 

8:00 am - Pick-up at 34 Asquith Ave close to Yonge and Bloor subway

*Note: please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. We can not wait for late participants.

10:30am - Arrive at Petroglyphs Provincial Park and washroom break

11- 12:00pm - exploring Petroglyphs

12:00- 12:30 - Lunch break

12:30 pm - 5pm - Hike trails at Petroglyphs

5:00 pm- Depart for Toronto

WHAT TO BRING

LUNCH! and snacks

Water (at least 2L)

Hat, Bugspray, Sunscreen

Medications

Weather appropriate clothing- As we know, Canada weather can be all over the place. Please keep an eye on the weather and be prepared for a nice warm day or a slightly chilly rainy one, or both!

Camera

Binoculars

Camara

Hiking shoes - Please wear proper footwear (no crocks or flip flops)

Whatever else you need to have fun on the trail and bus :)

WHAT TO EXPECT WITH ACTIVEDAYS

To us, facilitating this event is about creating an environment that you can engage with in your own way. This is your experience and everyone has their own relationship with the outdoors and their bodies. We want to meet you where you are at — you can take part in the hike, or wander off on your own adventure

ActiveDays is also a community. This is an inclusive space to meet new people, share stories and have fun! To us, there is no better place to get to know someone than the outdoors. We all share a desire to get out, explore and move.

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