Tag Archives: Voyageur canoes

Happy Birthday, Rideau River!

Posted on July 18, 2013 by

The Friends of Murphys Point are helping our sister park, Rideau River, to celebrate its 50th anniversary! Check out the activities planned at Rideau River this Saturday, July 20. Funds raised at the barbecue will support Friends of Murphys Point … Continue reading →

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Be a Miner or a Voyageur at the Heritage Mica Festival

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

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!

Posted on July 29, 2012 by

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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