- HikeType Coach Trips
- HikeIcon https://hikes.brucetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/7/marker_bus-hikes.png
- PaceTypes Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
- TerrainTypes ,Hilly,Level 2 (Intermediate - some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot),Rocky,Variable
- PaidOuting Yes
Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:00
Return to City Time: 19:00
Departure Point: York Mills Bus Pickup
Registration Required:
Registration Costs
Members - $45.00
Child Members - $22.50
Non-Members - $50.00
Child Non-Members - $27.50
Additional Costs
Parking Fee: $2.40
A late return is anticipated
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Trip Activities
Hiking ($.01)
Optional Items
Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Coach Trips
Location (Google Maps): Petroglyphs Provincial Park
Hike Leader(s): Robin Crombie and Felix Wan Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate - some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Rocky, Variable
Distance (km): 8
Description
In recognition of June being National Indigenous History Month in Canada, join us for a visit to Petroglyphs Provincial Park.
The day will be divided into two portions. We'll begin by touring the exhibits and watching a 20-minute video at the Learning Place Visitor Centre to discover the traditions of the Ojibway (Nishnaabe) people, which will be followed by a 45-minute guided tour of the Kinoomaage Waapkong (aka The Teaching Rocks or the Peterborough Petroglyphs), the largest known concentration of Indigenous rock carvings (petroglyphs) in Canada. Afterwards, we will hike along the Nanabush Trail, stopping near Minnow Lake for a lunch break, then continue our hike along the Marsh and West Day Use Trails.
Although the total hiking distance is short (approximately 8 km), the trails are in the heart of the Canadian Shield and are rugged. There are rocks and roots, and some hilly stretches. Bring hiking boots and poles if you have them. Also bring a lunch and snacks, at least 2L of drinking water, rain/sun protection, and insect repellent.
If time permits, we will have a refreshment stop in the town of Lakefield.
Expect a late return to Toronto (approximately 7:00 p.m., traffic conditions permitting).