| Petroglyph Provincial Park | |
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Petroglyphs | |
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| Location | Nanaimo, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49°08′27″N123°55′36″W / 49.14083°N 123.92667°W /49.14083; -123.92667 |
| Area | 2 ha (4.9 acres) |
| Designation | Class A Provincial Park |
| Established | August 24, 1948 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
| Website | Petroglyph Provincial Park |
Petroglyph Provincial Park is a Canadianprovincial park located at the south end of the city ofNanaimo, British Columbia. The park was established on August 24, 1948, to protect a collection ofpetroglyphs found near the estuary of theNanaimo River.[2]
The park hosts a remarkably high concentration ofpetroglyphs that date to at least the10th century CE. These carvings depict mythological sea creatures, human figures, and animals that are symbolic of the spiritual and cultural history of theCoast Salish andSnuneymuxw 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 awaterfall orrock formation.[2]
No facilities are provided at this park.[2]
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