Geocaching Day at Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Cap-Rouge, Cape Breton Highlands National Park

On International Trails Day, June 5th, 2010, Cape Breton Highlands National Park  and the Atlantic Canada Geocaching Association will host a Geocaching Day in Cheticamp. 

The newest geocache is located on one of the most pristine coastlines in the park and coordinates will be released at noon the day of the event.  Hint it is on the Fishing Cove Trail…. Last year, marked the launch of geocaching in Cape Breton Highlands National Park which now has an extensive offer consisting of 14 geocaches.

Here is the schedule of activites for Geocaching Day on the June 5th :
10:00 am. at Cheticamp Visitor centre,  meet and greet 
10:30 am.  Wilderness Safety presentation 
11:00 am.  Geocaching workshop 
12:00 pm. the coordinates of the new geocache will be released. 
4:00 pm. event wrap-up and prizes.   A special 125 anniversary coin of Parks Canada will be given to geocachers when they complete the event.

For more information visit the geocaching website – http://www.geocaching.com . You will need to register as a member its is free.


Related posts

CBHNP Geocaching Weekend – A Success
July 23, 2009 - Comments Off on CBHNP Geocaching Weekend – A Success
Cape Breton Highlands National Park – 1st Annual Geocaching Weekend, July 17-19
July 15, 2009 - Comments Off on Cape Breton Highlands National Park – 1st Annual Geocaching Weekend, July 17-19
Introduction to Geocaching Workshop
June 15, 2009 - Comments Off on Introduction to Geocaching Workshop
Backpacker – Get Un-Lost with GPS Video & Gear Chick Column
October 3, 2008 - Comments Off on Backpacker – Get Un-Lost with GPS Video & Gear Chick Column