Category Archives: Seven Wonders of Lanark County

Be a Miner or a Voyageur at the Heritage Mica Festival

Exciting adventures are in store this month at the Heritage Mica Festival at Murphys Point Provincial Park. Have you ever wondered what it was like to be a miner in the year 1900, working in an underground mine and using … Continue reading

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A Very Special Dinner Opportunity!

Have you ever wondered what it was like to live the life of a miner in 1908? Working  underground, lots of black powder and mucking out, missing your family, partying up a storm on Saturday nights and eating in the … Continue reading

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More Cultural Heritage Celebration on Deck!

The celebration of our rich heritage continues with the Heritage Mica Festival! So far we’ve seen Voyageur canoes on Hogg Bay, the spirits of miners on the Silver Queen Mine trail, Bear the Tinker with fabulous storytelling, heritage games and a fantastic … Continue reading

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