Category Archives: Murphys Point Provincial Park

This Weekend at the Heritage Mica Festival

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

A busy weekend ahead heralds the beginning of the 2011 Heritage Mica Festival. The festival officially kicks off on Saturday, Aug. 20 with a fabulous BBQ and the music of Skirmish under the main tent at the Main Beach in the … Continue reading →

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Summer Sale Now On at the Park Store!

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

Friends-wear is all the rage – and now you can get it and more at unbeatable prices during our summer sale! CHECK IT OUT: * ALL Friends printed T-shirts and bucket hats are now reduced to the low price of $10! … Continue reading →

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Let No One Go Unfed!

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

We Friends are pretty darned good at feeding campers, so we thought we would extend this talent to town. If you’re hungry this Saturday, Aug. 13, be sure to stop by our fundraising barbecue in front of Barnabe’s YIG at the … Continue reading →

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Help Us Finish Ore Wagon Restoration!

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

Thanks to a wonderful group of volunteers, the 1860s ore wagon that has been located for many years on the Silver Queen Mine Trail has been restored to almost-pristine condition, but we’re not quite done! The dilapidated Adams wagon came … Continue reading →

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Sold Out Pancake Breakfast!

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

The Friends’ latest culinary adventure was a complete sell out! The pancake breakfast held at the Main Beach on Sunday was scheduled to run for two hours, but the campers and visitors at Murphys Point proved to be a very … Continue reading →

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Did Someone Say “Pancakes”?!

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

Join us at Murphys Point on Sunday, July 31 for a fantastic pancake breakfast hosted by the Friends on the main beach at the park from 9 to 11 a.m. Funds raised will support the upcoming Heritage Mica Festival in August and September.  The menu … Continue reading →

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Four Weekends of Heritage Fun!

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

The 2011 Heritage Mica Festival kicks into high gear at Murphys Point in just four weeks and the Friends of Murphys Point are busy putting the final touches on plans for the event. Spanning four weekends from August 20 to … Continue reading →

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Have We Got a Canoe for You!

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

Looking for an easy way to support the Friends that also offers a chance to win a great prize? Then be sure to get your hands on tickets for our annual canoe raffle! This year’s gorgeous canoe has been generously … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Beach BBQ Held!

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

Thanks to everyone who joined us on the beach at Murphys Point Park on Sunday, July 10 for a fabulous BBQ. The day was hot and sunny and there were lots of swimmers and canoeists working up an appetite. Friends’ members … Continue reading →

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Another BBQ on the Beach!

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

Join us at Murphys Point on Sunday, July 10 for a fabulous BBQ hosted by the Friends on the main beach at the park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Funds raised will support Super Kids In Parks and other youth programs, … Continue reading →

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