Friends of Murphys Point Park

2013 Raffle Winner Receives Prize!

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Friends of Murphys Point

A hearty congratulations to Michael and Kerry-Anne Cartile of Montreal, Quebec, winners of the 2013 Friends of Murphys Point Park canoe raffle! They visited the park with Friends on Sunday to pick up their prize.

Above, from left: Cindy Deachman, Friends treasurer; Michael and Kerry-Anne Cartile, raffle winners; Chris Jones, Park Warden; and Stephanie Gray, Friends president.

The winning ticket was sold at the Park Store in August. The Cartiles won a 16-foot, fibreglass Trailhead Prospector Canoe from Ottawa Paddle Shack, along with two paddles and two PFDs (donated by Canadian Tire in Perth). The whole package is worth about $1,500 and proceeds support our programs.

Thanks to all who supported the raffle!

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Autumn is in the Air!

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Friends of Murphys Point

The air is a lot crisper and the flurry of summer activities is now over, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do at Murphys Point! The Friends still have a couple of Heritage Mica Days activities this fall, and the park’s Natural Heritage Education staff will be offering mine hikes at designated times. The visitor centre will also be open at certain times on the weekend.

Check the Events page for info or click on the owl at the right to see the Fall Activities schedule.

More mine tours this fall! S. Gray photo

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2013 Canoe Winner!

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Friends of Murphys Point

Congratulations to Michael and Kerry-Anne Cartile of Montreal, Quebec – winners of the 2013 Friends of Murphys Point Park canoe raffle! The ticket was purchased at the Park Store in August. (Ticket #1301)

Thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket to support Friends’ activities – your generosity is greatly appreciated.