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GeocachingAn outdoorAdventuregame.
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Equipment
Global Positioning System
GPS
Computer with internet access
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www.geocaching.com
N 45o 02.215’W 078 13.364’
Longitude and LatitudeCoordinates
(A Waypoint)
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A cache could be any shape and size
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Inside…
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How Geocaching BeganDavid Ulmer
hid the first cache outside Portland Oregon
Mike Teague was first to find it
Jeremy Irish designed the website
Geocaching.com was launched in August
2000 with 75 caches
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Over1,000,000
cachesaround
the world!
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Anyone can play and
Everyone can find some aspect of the game
that appeals.
• Techies• Puzzle seekers
•Outdoor enthusiasts
Why Geocaching is so Popular
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Geocaching fitsYOUR lifestyle
When – Where - How
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Geocachers
College Crowd
Families
Pets
Seniors
People with
accessibility issues
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How to play
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K0L 3C0
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Extend your geocaching
adventures to the
and FEEL THE
FORCE
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Eastern side of Haliburton County
• Irondale• Gooderham• Tory Hill• Wilberforce• Harcourt• Highland Grove• Cardiff
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Haliburton Bancroft
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Numerous pristine lakes
Outstanding scenery
Quaint villages
Hiking, ATV and snowmobile trails
190,000 acres of Crown Land
A business association looking for a new twist on tourism
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Geocaching combines ecotourism,
technology and the spirit of adventure
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CITO
Cache In Trash Out
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We created theGeocaching Capital of Canada
Algonquin Gateway Business Association formed a Geocaching Committeeto promote the area as the Geocaching Capital of Canada
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Secured the domain nameand created a
website
www.geocachingcapitalofcanada.com
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Designed a Logo
WGS84World Geodetic System
Wilberforce and Greater Surroundings
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Put out more caches and encouraged others to do so
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Hike Haliburton
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Media AttentionLocal newspapers as well as The Toronto Sun Cottage Central and Cottage Life magazines have written articles. Mary has appeared live on Canada AM and in a Ryerson University student’s video on You Tube!
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Annual Halloween
Cache EventGC2F6D2
Professor Hossenfeffer ‘s Faux Pas
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A lot of what we didwas made possible
by:Funding from the Haliburton
County Development CorporationSupport of the Algonquin Gateway
Business AssociationMunicipal encouragementDonated services and skills
Enthusiastic volunteers
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The Results•Cachers are coming and they are enthusiastic about caching in the Geocaching Capital of Canada
•Resorts, B&Bs and Motels have reported that they are getting bookings from Geocachers
•A local restaurant offers the GeoBurger
•The Riding Stable has partnered with an Eco-Lodge to provide Geocachers with a Geocaching Horseback Riding Adventure
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•Library has seen an increase in the use of its computer / internet service
•Red Cross Outpost Historic House / Museum has had more visitors through
•The General Store now stocks Geocaching supplies
•Real Estate agents appreciate the exposure the area is getting
•Cottagers are trying our the new recreational activity
•Community spirit is high - Locals now boast of our new title
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Future Initiatives•Improve our website
•Create additional promotional material
•Continue to develop the Geocaching theme throughout the Geocaching Capital
•Involve more local businesses
•Seek out resources available to small businesses wanting to develop the Geocaching theme
•Encourage Government assistance to broadband suppliers so that they can supply high-speed internet throughout the Geocaching Capital of Canada
•Source out resources and funding
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The 21st Century Game of Geocaching
comes with economic benefits
to small communities.
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How you canpromote your business
through Geocaching
Be familiar with the game andpromote Geocaching by offering:
Free internetGPS Sales and/or Rentals
Lots of hidden cachesArea maps
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“Geocachers are people who use multi-billion dollar
Military Satellites to hunt for Tupperware in the bush!”
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Happy Caching!