Silver Queen Mine Trail

Murphy’s Point Provincial Park             

Starting at the Lally Homestead, this trail crosses abandoned farm fields to the Silver Queen Mine, a turn-of-the-century mica mine.

Before you start, sign up for a guided tour of the mine at the Gatehouse. An interpretive trail guide, available at the beginning of the trail, tells the mine's story.

Located on the historic Rideau Waterway, this park near Perth offers tours of a restored mica mine and trails – groomed in winter for cross-country skiing – to sawmill ruins and pioneer homesteads.

At Big Rideau Lake, pitch your tent at a boat-in campsite and enjoy boating, canoeing and exceptional fishing.

For more information on trails or to view a trail video by activity please go to the OTC Youtube Channel

Ontario Trails do not own or manage any trails. Check with the identified manager before using this trail. Do not trespass, allowed uses only.

For more information on the great sport of snowshoeing please see our partner Snowshoe Canada

Characteristics & Access

Weather

2°

Clear throughout the day.

TODAY

3°

 

-9°

Mon

1°

 

-9°

Tue

4°

 

-10°

Wed

2°

 

-4°

Thu

3°

 

-4°

Fri

4°

 

0°

Sat

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-10°

Sun

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-12°

Upcoming Events

• Murphy's Point Snowshoeing: 2022-12-17 - 2022-12-17
  Suggested snowshoe routes are along non-groomed hiking trails.
• Murphy's Point Snowshoeing: 2022-12-18 - 2022-12-18
  Suggested snowshoe routes are along non-groomed hiking trails.
• Murphy's Point Snowshoeing: 2022-12-24 - 2022-12-24
  Suggested snowshoe routes are along non-groomed hiking trails.
• Murphy's Point Snowshoeing: 2022-12-25 - 2022-12-25
  Suggested snowshoe routes are along non-groomed hiking trails.
• Murphy's Point Snowshoeing: 2022-12-31 - 2022-12-31
  Suggested snowshoe routes are along non-groomed hiking trails.
• Murphy's Point Snowshoeing: 2023-01-01 - 2023-01-01
  Suggested snowshoe routes are along non-groomed hiking trails.
• Murphy's Point Snowshoeing: 2023-01-07 - 2023-01-07
  Suggested snowshoe routes are along non-groomed hiking trails.
• Murphy's Point Snowshoeing: 2023-01-08 - 2023-01-08
  Suggested snowshoe routes are along non-groomed hiking trails.
• Murphy's Point Snowshoeing: 2023-01-14 - 2023-01-14
  Suggested snowshoe routes are along non-groomed hiking trails.
• Murphy's Point Snowshoeing: 2023-01-15 - 2023-01-15
  Suggested snowshoe routes are along non-groomed hiking trails.
• Murphy's Point Snowshoeing: 2023-01-21 - 2023-01-21
  Suggested snowshoe routes are along non-groomed hiking trails.
• Murphy's Point Snowshoeing: 2023-01-22 - 2023-01-22
  Suggested snowshoe routes are along non-groomed hiking trails.
• Murphy's Point Snowshoeing: 2023-01-28 - 2023-01-28
  Suggested snowshoe routes are along non-groomed hiking trails.
• Murphy's Point Snowshoeing: 2023-01-29 - 2023-01-29
  Suggested snowshoe routes are along non-groomed hiking trails.
• Murphy's Point Snowshoeing: 2023-02-04 - 2023-02-04
  Suggested snowshoe routes are along non-groomed hiking trails.
• Murphy's Point Snowshoeing: 2023-02-05 - 2023-02-05
  Suggested snowshoe routes are along non-groomed hiking trails.
• Murphy's Point Snowshoeing: 2023-02-11 - 2023-02-11
  Suggested snowshoe routes are along non-groomed hiking trails.
• Murphy's Point Snowshoeing: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-12
  Suggested snowshoe routes are along non-groomed hiking trails.
• Murphy's Point Snowshoeing: 2023-02-19 - 2023-02-19
  Suggested snowshoe routes are along non-groomed hiking trails.
• Murphy's Point Snowshoeing: 2023-02-18 - 2023-02-18
  Suggested snowshoe routes are along non-groomed hiking trails.
• Murphy's Point Snowshoeing: 2023-02-25 - 2023-02-25
  Suggested snowshoe routes are along non-groomed hiking trails.
• Murphy's Point Snowshoeing: 2023-02-26 - 2023-02-26
  Suggested snowshoe routes are along non-groomed hiking trails.
• Murphy's Point Snowshoeing: 2023-03-04 - 2023-03-04
  Suggested snowshoe routes are along non-groomed hiking trails.
• Murphy's Point Snowshoeing: 2023-03-11 - 2023-03-11
  Suggested snowshoe routes are along non-groomed hiking trails.
• Murphy's Point Snowshoeing: 2023-03-18 - 2023-03-18
  Suggested snowshoe routes are along non-groomed hiking trails.

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