Tag Archives: Murphys Point Provincial Park

Healthy Parks Healthy People!

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!

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!

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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