This day use–only park, 50km northeast of Peterborough, has Canada's largest collection of petroglyphs (ancient indigenous rock carvings), depicting turtles, snakes, birds, humans and more. Rediscovered in 1954, this important spiritual site is home to over 900 icons (although only a small percentage are discernible) carved into limestone ridges overlooking bright blue-green McGinnis Lake. There are 5km to 7km hiking trails, and visitors will be pleased to find that the site isn’t overrun with other tourists.
Petroglyphs Provincial Park
Eastern Ontario
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25.6 MILES
Displaying the world's largest collection of canoes and kayaks, this museum is a must-visit. The phenomenal display of around 150 canoes (500 are stacked…
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On a peninsula in the lakes, off Hwy 23, some 34km north of Peterborough, this gallery, shop and cultural center has a wonderful collection of indigenous…
Warsaw Caves Conservation Area
10.22 MILES
Off Hwy 28, some 26km northeast of Peterborough, the Warsaw Caves Conservation Area offers hiking, swimming, camping ($47 per night), canoe rental ($12…
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1. Warsaw Caves Conservation Area
10.22 MILES
Off Hwy 28, some 26km northeast of Peterborough, the Warsaw Caves Conservation Area offers hiking, swimming, camping ($47 per night), canoe rental ($12…
18.81 MILES
On a peninsula in the lakes, off Hwy 23, some 34km north of Peterborough, this gallery, shop and cultural center has a wonderful collection of indigenous…
25.6 MILES
Displaying the world's largest collection of canoes and kayaks, this museum is a must-visit. The phenomenal display of around 150 canoes (500 are stacked…