This cache is being placed in celebration of our 100th find -
The Hundred's Steps (of Newmarket)
We put some great stuff in the cache to start off with!
For the first few...
- $5 Gift Certificate to Eastside Marios
- 64mb USB Key - yup it works! It's new!
Other cool stuff
- Calculator
- John Wayne DVD
- Golf stuff
- some key chains
- and more...
Area History
In 1815—140 Scots came from Lord Selkirk's Red River
Settlement in Manitoba eventually making their way to what is know
as the Scotch Settlement in West Gwillimbury. A rich history
unfolds in this area with the establishment of the first school and
church building (1823) known as Auld Kirk. (see:
"The Settlement of Auld Kirk" Cache). In 1865 a second
church was established. Originally known as "The 2nd West
Gwillimbury Presbyterian Church" — over time, the church
became known as "The Scotch Settlement Presbyterian Church". The
church was established (split from Auld Kirk) partly because some
members wished to incorporate the use of an organ during the
services. The church continued to operate until 1984 when the
congregation joined together with St. John's Bradford United
Church.
West of this church, the Scotch Settlement Arboretum (see:
"Scotch Settlement Arboretum" Cache) was created by
the Bondhead and District Horticultural Society.
