Indigenous Teaching Rocks at Petroglyphs Provincial Park • 1-Day Bus Tour from Toronto

Day Trip to Petroglyphs Provincial Park
Indigenous Teaching Rocks Tour • The Learning Place • Hiking at McGinnis Lake • Lunch Included!

Get ready for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Indigenous history and natural beauty. Today, you'll explore Petroglyphs Provincial Park, home to the largest known collection of Indigenous rock carvings in Canada. Over 1,000 years ago, Algonquian-speaking peoples etched their sacred stories into the rock. This revered site is known as The Teaching Rocks.

With a knowledgeable guide leading the way, you’ll uncover the powerful cultural and spiritual significance of this awe-inspiring location, where history speaks through stone.

Your adventure begins at The Learning Place Visitor Centre, where the vibrant traditions of the Ojibway (Anishinaabe) people come to life. Explore captivating exhibits and discover the deep wisdom embedded in the medicine wheel.

After your guided experience, enjoy some free time to explore the park's natural beauty. Take a peaceful hike around McGinnis Lake, a rare meromictic lake known for its unique water layers and important scientific history.

To complete your visit, a delicious boxed lunch is included so you can relax and recharge while surrounded by the serenity of the park.

Tour Dates

1-Day Tour
Wed June 25, 2025

Price

All prices are per person, in Canadian dollars. All taxes and tips are included!

$159 per person

Pickup Locations

7:30 AM Mississauga Hurontario & Courtney Park Drive
8:15 AM York Mills Station
8:45 AM Scarborough Town Centre
9:25 AM Whitby Hwy 401 & Brock St. South

Reserve a Seat

To book over the phone
please call (866) 208-2950

Inclusions

Round trip transportation on highway motorcoach with a washroom and WiFi.
Admission to Petroglyphs Provincial Park. Guided tour at The Teaching Rocks included.
Boxed picnic lunch included.
Rest stops at highway service centres in morning and afternoon.
Escorted tour with ShortTrips.ca tour director available during tour.
All tips & taxes included.

Approximate Return Times

Whitby 7:15 PM
Scarborough 7:50 PM
York Mills Station 8:15 PM
Mississauga 8:45 PM

Deposits, Payments, Cancellations & Refunds

100% full refund if you cancel at least 7 days before the trip departure date.
Sorry but no refunds if cancellation is received less then 7 days before trip departure date.
You can transfer your seat to anyone else you know, up to the time of departure. without penalty.