Tag Archives: Murphys Point Provincial Park

Healthy Parks Healthy People!

Posted on July 13, 2015 by

Come out to Murphys Point this Friday, July 17 to celebrate Ontario Parks’ new “Healthy Parks Healthy People” initiative! You can visit the park for free that day and take part in a range of awesome activities! There’s a Silver … Continue reading →

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Silver Queen Mine Open House on Sunday!

Posted on July 7, 2015 by

Join park staff and the Friends of Murphys Point this Sunday, July 12 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a Heritage Mica Days event – an Open House at the Silver Queen Mine! Picture this: The year is 1908 … Continue reading →

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Calling all geology enthusiasts!

Posted on September 20, 2014 by

Do you love rocks? The Friends have a great event for you! On Saturday, Oct. 25 we are hosting a Geoheritage Tour as a fundraiser for Friends activities. It starts in Perth at the Crystal Palace/Tay Basin (click here for a … Continue reading →

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