Coming soon: Weekly Natural Heritage Education Program Schedules for 2013!
PLEASE NOTE: The Silver Queen Mine is only open during scheduled times. In 2013, the mine will be open during Open House events on Sundays from June 30 to Sept. 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This includes self-guided tours of the mine, ore wagon and bunkhouse. Costumed interpreters will be on hand at open houses. Call the park directly for more info at 613-267-5060.
2013 FRIENDS EVENTS:
Sunday, Feb. 3 - Super Kids In Parks: Snowshoeing and Winter Nature Hike. Ski parking lot, 1-3 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 17 - Super Kids In Parks: Ice Fishing. Park Store, 1-3 p.m.
Sunday, March 3 – Super Kids In Parks: Outdoor Cooking and Shelters. Park Store, 1-3 p.m.
Sunday, April 21 – Annual General Meeting and “Geological Landscape of Perth” walk with Dr. Allan Donaldson. Perth Museum, 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 27 - Friends of Murphys Point Booths at Perth Festival of the Maples. Launch of canoe raffle. Downtown Perth, all day.
Sunday, April 28 – Super Kids In Parks: Spring Pond Study. Main entrance, 1-3 p.m.
Sunday, May 19 - Annual Bird Count. Stay tuned for details!
Saturday, June 22 - Amphitheatre Concert. See Heritage Mica Days.
Sunday, June 23 - Pancake Brunch on the Beach. See Heritage Mica Days.
Saturday, June 29 - Amphitheatre Concert. See Heritage Mica Days.
Sunday, June 30 - Silver Queen Mine Open House, Canada Day Celebration and Freshwater Trade at the Amphitheatre. See Heritage Mica Days.
Sunday, July 7 - Silver Queen Mine Open House and Baked Bean Lunch at the Bunkhouse. See Heritage Mica Days.
Saturday, July 13 - Music Night at the Amphitheatre. See Heritage Mica Days.
Sunday, July 14 - Silver Queen Mine Open House; Music and Barbecue on the Beach. See Heritage Mica Days.
Wednesday, July 17 - Dinner/Theatre at the Silver Queen Mine. See Heritage Mica Days.
Saturday, July 20 - 50th Anniversary of Rideau River Provincial Park. Help our sister park celebrate its birthday! The Friends will be hosting a BBQ at Rideau River, 2680 Donnelly Dr. near Kemptville. There will also be a demonstration by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources canine unit, natural heritage education activities, Rideau Roundtable voyageur canoe rides and music. July 20 also happens to be Canada’s Parks Day, when our beautiful parks across Canada are celebrated. Don’t miss the fun at Rideau River Provincial Park this summer! Call 613-258-2740 for info.
Sunday, July 21 - Miners’ Breakfast at the Lally Homestead; Silver Queen Mine Open House with Music at the Bunkhouse. See Heritage Mica Days.
Saturday, July 27 - Spirit Walks. See Heritage Mica Days.
Sunday, July 28 - Silver Queen Mine Open House; Music and Pancake Brunch on the Beach. See Heritage Mica Days.
Saturday, Aug. 3 - Amphitheatre Concert. See Heritage Mica Days.
Sunday, Aug. 4 - Silver Queen Mine Open House; Hot Dog Roast at the Bunkhouse. See Heritage Mica Days.
Monday, Aug. 5 - Pancake Brunch on the Beach. See Heritage Mica Days.
Sunday, Aug. 11 - Miners’ Breakfast at the Lally Homestead; Silver Queen Mine Open House. See Heritage Mica Days.
Wednesday, Aug. 14 - Dinner/Theatre at the Silver Queen Mine. See Heritage Mica Days.
Saturday, Aug. 17 - Corn Roast at the Campfire Pit; Music Night at the Amphitheatre. See Heritage Mica Days.
Sunday, Aug. 18 - Silver Queen Mine Open House with Heritage Displays. See Heritage Mica Days.
Saturday, Aug. 24 - Spirit Walks. See Heritage Mica Days.
Sunday, Aug. 25 - Silver Queen Mine Open House; Music and BBQ on the Beach. See Heritage Mica Days.
Saturday, Aug. 31 - Amphitheatre Concert. See Heritage Mica Days.
Sunday, Sept. 1 - 2013 Canoe Raffle, Beach, 2 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 1 - Silver Queen Mine Open House; Music and BBQ on the Beach. See Heritage Mica Days.
Saturday, Sept. 14 - Ham and Bean Lunch at the Lally Homestead. See Heritage Mica Days.
Saturday, Oct. 12 - Thanksgiving Dinner/Theatre at the Silver Queen Mine. See Heritage Mica Days.
