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6. Silver Queen Mica Mine
Silver Queen Mica Mine
The Silver Queen Mica Mine is located at Murphys Point Provincial Park in Tay Valley Township. In the early 1900s minerals were mined and shipped by barge along the Rideau Canal and by train from Perth, providing extra income for local farming families. The mine symbolizes the hardships and importance of small-scale mining in this area and is open for tours in summer.
From Purdon Conservation Area to Murphy's Point Provincial Park/ Silver Queen Mica Mine
Start at: Purdon Conservation Area Concession
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Head south on Concession Road 8 (Umphersons Mill Rd S) for 2.1 km, toward Watson’s Corners Rd (County Road 8)
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Turn right at Watsons Corners Rd (County Road 8) for 3.1 km
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Turn left at McDonalds Corners Rd (County Road 12) for 9.7 km
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Turn right at Fallbrook Rd (County Road 7) for 5.8 km
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Turn left to stay on Fallbrook Rd (County Road 7) for 2.7 km
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Turn right at County Road 511 for 6.8 km
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Turn left at Highway 7 for 650 m towards the Town of Perth
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Turn right at Wilson St (signs for Perth Business Section) for 1.4 km
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Turn left at Foster St for one block
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Take the 1st right onto Gore St and proceed southeast through town for 1.3 km
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Continue southeast (Gore St. becomes Rideau Ferry Rd./ County Rd. 1) for 6 km
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Turn right at Elm Grove Rd (County Rd 21) heading southwest for 11 km
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Entrance to Murphy’s Point Provincial Park and the Silver Queen Mica Mine is on the left
Address:
Murphys Point Provincial Park
R.R.#5
Perth, Ontario
K7H 3C7
Website:
http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/murp.html
(P):613-267-5060
(E): friendsofmurphyspointpark@yahoo.ca
Hours & Admission:
Minimum Base Fee for Daily Vehicle Permit $10.75
Other:
PLEASE NOTE: The mine is a seasonal attraction and is closed throughout most of the winter. Please phone ahead if you are unsure.
Attachments:
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Murphy's Point on Lake 88.1fm.wma |
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