Guided Petroglyph Tour for commercial groups

Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

Discover one of the largest collections of petroglyphs in North America along the shores of Kejimkujik Lake. The Guided Petroglyph Tour is available to commercial groups who book in advance. The petroglyphs are in a restricted area and the tours are the only way visitors can access them.

A visitor and Parks Canada guide looking at Petroglyphs in the rocks. — The petroglyphs at Kejimkujik are in a restricted area and the tours are the only way visitors can access them

Access for Mi’kmaw people

Mi’kmaq have an ancestral right to visit the petroglyphs of Kejimkujik.

If you are Mi’kmaw and wish to see the petroglyphs during your time at Kejimkujik, please contact kejimkujik@pc.gc.ca. We will do our best to facilitate site visitations.

Description

Join a Parks Canada interpreter and learn about Mi’kmaw culture by experiencing the wonder of the petroglyphs on the shores of Kejimkujik Lake. These fascinating stone-carved depictions make up one of North America’s largest collections and provide vital clues for reconstructing regional history.

More information about the petroglyphs

Dates, times, location and details

Dates and times

June 1 to October 30, depending on staff availability
Daily between 9 am and 5 pm

Duration

1 hour

Location

Mi'kmaw Cultural Landscape Monument (Merrymakedge P1)

Group sizes

Maximum: 20 people — no exceptions

Languages

English
French

Age requirements

Visitors 16 and under require adult accompaniment
Not recommended for children under 12

What to bring

No pets please

Other important information

Due to safety reasons (wet, slippery rocks), this program is cancelled if it is raining
The petroglyphs are located on the shoreline and may be hidden when water levels are high