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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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Category Archives: Friends of Murphys Point
Perseid Meteor Shower
Have you ever watched a meteor shower before? Murphys Point is an excellent place to view the Perseid meteor shower which happens every year from mid-July to late August. The shower is predicted to peak the night of August 12, … Continue reading
Minerals of the Silver Queen Mine: Mica
When hiking around Murphys Point, especially near the Silver Queen Mine, you might notice sparkly silver flakes on the ground. These are pieces of mica, one of the minerals that were mined here in the early 1900s. The mica mined … Continue reading
Recognizing Reptiles: Eastern Garter Snake vs. Northern Ribbon Snake
Do you know how to tell apart an Eastern Garter Snake from a Northern Ribbon Snake? Garter snakes tend to have stockier bodies, shorter tails, wider heads, and stripes running along their body close to their belly. There may be … Continue reading
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