South - St. Victor
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    Tours originate at Monarch Lodge Interpretative Centre, run by the Friends of St. Victor Petroglyphs, which is situated on Main St in St. Victor.
    Latitude: 49.41638° N,
    Longitude: -105.8705° W
    The Friends of St. Victor Petroglyphs, a volunteer advocacy and education group, is dedicated to protecting this unique site and to educating the public about its history and importance. They have funded a number of planning and management studies, and a book, St. Victor Petroglyphs: The Place of the Living Stone, that comprehensively discusses and illustrates all the images of this wonderful rock art site. As part of their mission, they have established a small Interpretative Centre in St. Victor (called Monarch Lodge), which showcases Saskatchewan’s largest rock carvings site. The displays include 10 professionally-produced panels discussing the petroglyphs, as well as archaeological artifacts and palaeontological specimens from the local area. The Centre is open seasonally.
     
    The Centre also features displays dealing with the arrival of the Métis in the area, a full-sized replica of a Red River Cart, and a mural, painted by David Munro ​and Tracy Britton, on the shed that holds the Cart. A Dakota tipi is located beside the Centre. As well, a post and beam mud-plastered house owned by Mr. McGillis in the late 1880s is on display. The Centre has bathroom facilities, drinks, and a small souvenir shop.

    The petroglyphs site (2 km south of the Centre) is fenced, with no close access to the carvings, so visitors are strongly advised to visit via guided tour offered by the Friends. The Friends offer pre-booked guided group tours, with the best viewing time in the late afternoon until sunset. All visitors are requested to exercise respect for this special and sacred site, and to not enter the fenced site on their own.
     
    Both the Interpretative Centre (free entry) and the guided tours (modest fees) are available seasonally. Check the Friends of St. Victor Petroglyphs website for open hours; phone 306-642-5386 to book a tour. 
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    Open Jun to Sep.

    Interpretative Centre open Jul 1 to Aug 24, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; guided tours available Jun 1 to Sep 30; Centre/tours available other times by appointment. Call 306-642-5386 to book or confirm open hours. 

    Rates And Discounts

    Tours: $10 adults, free admission for persons 16 years and under. Comprehensive book on the petroglyphs ($22.95) and self-guiding booklet ($8). 
    • Group rates

    Certifications and Affiliations

    • Provincial Heritage Property designation

    Access

    • Country / Rural

    Services

    • Bus parking
    • Estimated viewing time (hours): 1.50
    • Guided tour
    • Tourist information available
    • Tours upon request

    Amenities

    • Gift shop
    • Interpretive signage
    • Modern washroom
    • Picnic area

    Maps & Docs

    Contact Info

    Phone(s): 306-642-5386 |
    st.victor@sasktel.net

    Open Jun to Sep.

    Interpretative Centre open Jul 1 to Aug 24, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; guided tours available Jun 1 to Sep 30; Centre/tours available other times by appointment. Call 306-642-5386 to book or confirm open hours. 

    Tours originate at Monarch Lodge Interpretative Centre, run by the Friends of St. Victor Petroglyphs, which is situated on Main St in St. Victor.

    Latitude: 49.41638° N, Longitude: -105.8705° W

    South - St. Victor

    The Friends of St. Victor Petroglyphs, a volunteer advocacy and education group, is dedicated to protecting this unique site and to educating the public about its history and importance. They have funded a number of planning and management studies, and a book, St. Victor Petroglyphs: The Place of the Living Stone, that comprehensively discusses and illustrates all the images of this wonderful rock art site. As part of their mission, they have established a small Interpretative Centre in St. Victor (called Monarch Lodge), which showcases Saskatchewan’s largest rock carvings site. The displays include 10 professionally-produced panels discussing the petroglyphs, as well as archaeological artifacts and palaeontological specimens from the local area. The Centre is open seasonally.
     
    The Centre also features displays dealing with the arrival of the Métis in the area, a full-sized replica of a Red River Cart, and a mural, painted by David Munro ​and Tracy Britton, on the shed that holds the Cart. A Dakota tipi is located beside the Centre. As well, a post and beam mud-plastered house owned by Mr. McGillis in the late 1880s is on display. The Centre has bathroom facilities, drinks, and a small souvenir shop.

    The petroglyphs site (2 km south of the Centre) is fenced, with no close access to the carvings, so visitors are strongly advised to visit via guided tour offered by the Friends. The Friends offer pre-booked guided group tours, with the best viewing time in the late afternoon until sunset. All visitors are requested to exercise respect for this special and sacred site, and to not enter the fenced site on their own.
     
    Both the Interpretative Centre (free entry) and the guided tours (modest fees) are available seasonally. Check the Friends of St. Victor Petroglyphs website for open hours; phone 306-642-5386 to book a tour. 

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    Location Information

    Tours originate at Monarch Lodge Interpretative Centre, run by the Friends of St. Victor Petroglyphs, which is situated on Main St in St. Victor.

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    lat. 49.41638° N, long. -105.8705° W

    Contact Info

    Phone: 306-642-5386 |
    st.victor@sasktel.net

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