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 Geocaching is an adventure hobby that involves using a Global Positioning System (GPS) device to locate a cache—a hidden container or a landmark. A GPS unit is a handheld device that shows your exact latitude and longitude coordinates and the direction you are traveling.
The cache may be a container that holds local products or mementos, maps or directions to another cache, just about anything. The container may be large or small, easy to find or difficult.
The South Shore of PEI is a great place to try Geocaching—many of our tourism operators can show you how and loan you a GPS unit to send you on your way. Ask about GPS itineraries as well—take a walking or driving tour to locales with only the coordinates and the GPS to guide you on your way!
If you are an experienced geocacher, check this site for new cache listings and upcoming events!
Log in to geocaching.com for coordinates, instructions and complete log books.
Get up close to the longest continuous span bridge in the world at this cache.
From the log book:
"Nice walk in, great spot." |
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A stroll along the Confederation Trail brings you to this cache, named for the abundant blackberries nearby.
From the log book:
“Nice walk in, great spot.” |
Lighthouse lovers will like this one. One of the best places to view the Confederation Bridge.
From the log book:
“A nice place to share with those visiting PEI”
“We had a picnic by the lighthouse afterwards. Great spot!” |
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The dramatic red cliffs of the South Shore are prominent at this scenic cache site. According to many of the logs the simplicity of the cache seems to stump seekers!
From the log book:
“I must say that reading the logs for this cache had us scratching our heads as to what awaited us… We were pleasantly surprised to find another of these gems of a small park, neat as a pin with a million dollar view.” |
This appears to be one of the more difficult caches on the South Shore. Make sure you read the directions as well as the coordinates!
From the log book:
“What a fantastic place and trail. We had a fairly easy time of this one, after we read the hint. Great Hide!”
“Had a tough time finding this one. We almost gave up a couple of times. Cache is well hidden!” |
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Bird lovers will flock to this cache. Almost every log records seeing one, two or three osprey in the nest that gives the cache its name. A second nest is not far away.
From the log book:
“Great spot. Osprey nests are amazing!”
“We loved seeing the Osprey's we spied 3 birds and got a nice view of one of the parents.”
“A very easy drive-by cache on a nice country road.” |
Find a few of our many beautiful and historic churches with your GPS at:
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N 46º 14.301’ |
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W 063º 32.584’ |
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N 46º 17.089’ |
W 063º 41.881’ |
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N 46º 19.338’ |
W 063º 35.587’ |
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N 46º 11.529’ |
W 063º 24.782’ |
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N 46º 10.087’ |
W 063º 10.095’ |
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N 46º 22.297’ |
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W 063º 48.645’ |
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N 46º 18.948’ |
W 063º 48.605’ |
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N 46º 15.007’ |
W 063º 42.305’ |
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N 46º 12.849’ |
W 063º 29.331’ |
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N 46º 11.422’ |
W 063º 07.780’ |
It all starts with the geocaching site that lists the caches, the logs, and answers all your questions. The activity would not be possible without www.geocaching.com.
The Maritimes must be a good place for cachers: there are two sites dedicated to this recreation in Atlantic Canada.
» Reach the Maritime Geocaching Association
» Reach the Atlantic Canada Geocaching Association
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