Petroglyph Provincial Park
Petroglyphs
Map showing the location of Petroglyph Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Petroglyph Provincial Park
Location in British Columbia
Map showing the location of Petroglyph Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Petroglyph Provincial Park
LocationNanaimo, British Columbia
Coordinates49°08′N 123°56′W / 49.14°N 123.93°W / 49.14; -123.93
Area2 ha (4.9 acres)
DesignationClass A Provincial Park
EstablishedAugust 24, 1948
Governing bodyBC Parks
WebsitePetroglyph Provincial Park

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

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. ^ a b c 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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