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MINE TOURS AND OTHER PROGRAMS
Watch this space for summer 2026 activities!For information about amenities at Murphys Point (services, facilities, attractions) during the 2026 season, be sure to check https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/murphyspoint.
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Safe Travels, Monarch Butterflies!
As summer draws to a close, we are given a last look at some of the wonderful migratory species that inhabit Murphys Point for only a fleeting period of time, one of these being the Monarch Butterfly. It is important … Continue reading
Minerals of the Silver Queen Mine: Feldspar
In addition to mica and apatite, you will find feldspar while exploring the Silver Queen Mine. This mineral can present as white or pink and is one of three key minerals that make up granite. βοΈ Feldspar was historically used … Continue reading
Minerals of the Silver Queen Mine: Apatite
Did you know that several minerals were mined at Murphys Point over 100 years ago? Apatite, a green mineral rich in phosphorus, was used for making fertilizer since phosphorus is conducive to plant growth. It was ground and treated with … Continue reading



