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GeoCaching -- the Canadian Way!
Geocaching is an entertaining outdoor adventure game for GPS users worldwide.
The basic idea is to hide stuff, find stuff, enjoy yourself getting there and then back again. Welcome to the world of geocaching!
Scroll on down to find news and resources to help you enjoy this activity, in a Canadian way!
Canadian Geocaching
An introductory article from Canadian Geographic.
The March 2005 issue of Canadian Geographic has a rather good introductory article on GeoCaching - titled "Geocaching in the Eastern Townships". The article deals with a newbies pursuit of the ubiquitous tupperware container. A pretty good read - Canadian Geographic also has an online site where a brief excerpt is posted, along with some Geocaching links. National Organizations
- Canadian Geocaching Association
- Canada Geocaching Association - A geocaching association of geocaching associations.
Regional Groups
- AB - Calgary Area Cachers
- CAC Forums
- AB - GeoCachingEdmonton.com - Edmonton and area's GeoCaching Community Resource
- GeoCaching Community site for Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Edmonton's GeoCaching Resource and Discussion Forum
- BC - Vancouver Island GPS
- Vancouver Island GPS - A community for all Vancouver Island GPS users. ,
- BC - Mid Island Geocache Home
- Mid Island Geocaching is a resource area for all geocachers located in the mid-island area of Vancouver Island
- BC - Wack Area Geocaching
- Wack Area Geocaching
- ON - Golden Horseshoe Geocachers
- Golden Horseshoe Geocachers
- ON - Kingston Area Geocachers
- We use GPS to find tupperware in the woods.
- ON - Your Central Ontario Geocachers Resource
- Central Ontario Geocachers Resource
Provincial Groups
- British Columbia Geocaching Association News
- News Hide it and they will come.
- MANITOBA GEOCACHING ASSOCIATION WEB SITE
- We provide information and resources for Manitobans in the sport of geocaching
- The Maritime Geocaching Association
- Not all those who wander are lost... Welcome to the home of Geocaching in the Maritimes! If you are a fan of Geocaching, an avid geoca
- Ontario Geocaching Association
- Ontario Geocaching Association deals with the education and promotion of geocaching as a recreational activity in the province of Ontario. Sometimes called the high tech treasure hunt, geocaching is a great sport for young and old alike. It requires only a GPS, computer and a sense of adventure.
- Le monde du GPS
- Des questions concernant les GPS, comment s'y retrouver.
- Saskatchewan Geocaching
- This group is for Saskatchewan Geocachers or people interested in the sport / hobby of geocaching.
- Yukon Geocaches
- Yukon geocaching information, includes interactive map showing geocaches in and around Yukon Territory, Canada.
Other Canadian Resources
- Canadian Geographic - Overview, Index , Terms, Gear, etc
- A great collection of information about GeoCaching in Canada. Good list of GPS units, terms, GeoCaching rules, etc.
- Geocaching.com's Canadian Forum
- All Canadian, All the time, 'eh?
Forum posts, news, links..etc.
Links and postings of note from various sources online.
- GeoCachingEdmonton.com :: GeoCaching Aid for Newbies!
- A good thread discussing tips and tricks for new GeoCachers.
- GeoCachingEdmonton.com - GeoCaching restricted in National Parks?
- Link to a local discussion and article about Parks Canada's move to restrict GeoCaching in National Parks.
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News from the BC Geocaching Association
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Parks Canada is currently soliciting comments on a draft policy to manage geocaching activities in protected heritage areas administered by Parks Canada, including national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas. Geocaching is an outdoor activity that involves establishing a "cache" in a public location for participants to find using Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates. Forms of the activity include physical caches (a container of items such as candles, toys, and a logbook), or virtual caches (i.e. GPS coordinates lead to a point of interest such as a view or historical plaque). GPS coordinates of cache locations are posted on websites such as www.geocaching.com for participants to find. The activity is growing in popularity worldwide and is currently occurring across Canada....more
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- yukonbooks yukonbooks Feb 19, 2007 @ 3:53 pm
- I have never heard of this. Very interesting, especially to see there is a Yukon geocaching website which I will definitely be checking out.
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