Petroglyph Provincial Park

Petroglyph Provincial Park is a provincial park located at the south end of the city of Nanaimo in British Columbia, Canada. The park was established on August 24, 1948 to protect a collection of petroglyphs found near the estuary of the Nanaimo River.[2]

This article is about the park in British Columbia. For the park near Peterborough, Ontario, see Petroglyphs Provincial Park.
Petroglyph Provincial Park
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)[1]
Petroglyphs
Location in British Columbia
LocationNanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Coordinates49°08′N 123°56′W
Area2 ha (4.9 acres)
DesignationClass A Provincial Park
EstablishedAugust 24, 1948
Governing bodyBC Parks
WebsitePetroglyph Provincial Park

Cultural history

The park hosts a remarkably high concentration of petroglyphs that date to at least the 10th century CE. These carvings depict mythological sea creatures, human figures, and animals that are symbolic of the spiritual and cultural history of the Coast Salish and Snuneymuxw First Nations.[3]

The locations of these carvings were almost always made where forces of nature were believed to be especially strong. These areas are usually marked by a natural feature such as a waterfall or rock formation.[2]

Facilities

No facilities are provided at this park.[2]

References
  1. "Protected Planet | Petroglyph Park". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
  2. Environment, Ministry of. "Petroglyph Provincial Park - BC Parks". bcparks.ca. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
  3. "PETROGLYPH PROVINCIAL PARK PURPOSE STATEMENT AND ZONING PLAN" (PDF). bcparks.ca. 2003-03-01. Retrieved 2020-10-28.


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