Why would you go geocaching?
A Reason to Get Outdoors
Geocaching combines technology with outdoor adventure and is a great way to explore locations near and far. Pair geocaching with camping, hiking, biking, boating or any number of activities for an even more enjoyable experience.
The "Treasure"
In its simplest form, a geocache contains a logbook or logsheet for you to sign. Caches may also contain items for trade, but the journey in discovering a geocache is often the greatest reward.
Location, Location, Location
There are geocaches on every continent, from Antarctica to North America. They may be at your local park, the end of a long hike, underwater, or on the side of a city street.
A Global Community
People from all age groups can participate in geocaching, including families with children, students, adults and retirees. Geocaching is a great way to bring friends and family together while having fun outdoors.
GEOCACHING IN 8 easy steps
1. Go to www.geocaching.com and register for a free account
2. Visit the Geocaching.com homepage
3. Enter a location and click the magnifying glass to search.
4. Choose any geocache on the results page and click on its name.
5. Enter the coordinates of the geocache into your GPS device.
6. Use your GPS device to help you find the hidden geocache.
7. Sign the logbook and return the geocache to its original location.
8. Share your geocaching stories and photos online.
Canadian Geocaching Associations
Provincial Associations
- Association of Nova Scotia Geocaching – http://nsgeocaching.com/
- Ontario Geocaching Association – http://www.ontgeocaching.com/
- Association Géocaching Québec – http://www.geocaching-qc.com/
- Manitoba Geocaching Association – http://www.mbgeocaching.ca/
- British Columbia Geocaching Association – http://bcgeocaching.com/
- Geocaching in New Brunswick – http://www.cacheupnb.com/
City Based Groups
- Vancouver Island Geocachers – http://www.vigps.com/
- Central Ontario Geocachers – http://centralontariogeocachers.com/wordpress/
- Geocaching Edmonton – http://geocachingedmonton.com/forum/
- Calgary Area Cachers- http://forums.calgarycachers.ca/
- Canada’s Capital Cachers – http://www.canadascapitalcachers.ca/
- PGCachers – http://www.pgcachers.ca/
- Toronto Area Geocachers – http://www.torontogeocaching.com/
Facebook Groups
- Golden Horseshoe Monthly Geocaching Club ( GHMGC ) – https://www.facebook.com/groups/122400489709/
- York Region Geocachers Club – https://www.facebook.com/groups/yrgc1/
- Brockville and Area Geocachers – https://www.facebook.com/groups/386222694767090/
- Geocaching Barrie-Ontario – https://www.facebook.com/groups/6927524358/
- Central Ontario Geocachers – https://www.facebook.com/groups/centralontariogeocachers/
- Durham Area Geocachers – https://www.facebook.com/groups/292087077528749/
- Fredericton Region Geocachers – https://www.facebook.com/groups/192176623576/
- Geocachers of Eastern Ontario – https://www.facebook.com/groups/geo.ontario/
- Geocaching Capital of Canada – https://www.facebook.com/groups/33161099286/
- Grey-Bruce Area Geocachers – https://www.facebook.com/groups/396787173703837/
- Kawartha Cachers – https://www.facebook.com/groups/279776285509088/
- Kelowna Geocaching Club – https://www.facebook.com/groups/425230574177487/
- Kingston Area Geocachers – https://www.facebook.com/groups/2452587848/
- Haldimand-Norfolk Area Geocachers – https://www.facebook.com/groups/hnagc/
- Lakeland Geocachers – https://www.facebook.com/groups/Cold.Lake.Area.Geocachers/
- Moose Jaw Geocachers – https://www.facebook.com/groups/441286122699924/
- Muskoka Area Geocachers – https://www.facebook.com/groups/473228942723762/
- National Capital Region Geocachers – https://www.facebook.com/groups/NCRGeocachers/
- Ontario Geocaching Association – https://www.facebook.com/ontgeocaching
- Regina Geocachers – https://www.facebook.com/groups/reginagc/
- Saskatchewan Geocachers – https://www.facebook.com/groups/2338491095/
- Saskatoon Geocachers – https://www.facebook.com/groups/SaskatoonGeocachers/
- Geocaching in Sault-Ste-Marie and Algoma – https://www.facebook.com/groups/geocachingSSMandAlgoma/
- Quinte Area Caching Krew – https://www.facebook.com/groups/quinteareacachingkrew/
Other Links
- Cacher Stats – http://www.cacherstats.com/