My first true letterbox hybrid. I was inspired by Rick on the
Range's hybrid box in Owen Sound and Rideau Rangers' hybrid in
Mississauga.
You'll find an ammo can with the letterbox portion in its own
container. Plenty of room in the ammo can for trinkets.
Bring your own ink. I've left a few pre-printed cards for those
who didn't bring ink but want to start collecting images. Please
let me know when there's only one pre-printed card left.
The box is called Winter because
- it was planted in the winter, for OPAL (Ontario Plant a (Winter) Letterbox)
Day,
- this wetland forest is a great place for a winter walk - lots
of prominent winter trails
- the stamp depicts a winter forest scene.
I designed the image and hand-carved the stamp myself.
Please do not take the stamp. It must
remain in the box.
The box is located by the back of the old Kortright Waterfowl
Park. The park, established in 1956, was named in honor of Frank H.
Kortright, founder of the Canadian National Sportsmen's Show. You
can still see the layout of the park with fences, benches,
boardwalks and ponds. Note the tall deer fencing - along with
waterfowl there were/are many deer in the park. Guelph's Kortright
Waterfowl Park was for 50 years a place to experience nature in a
tranquil setting, with almost 1,000 waterfowl representing nearly
100 species from around the world. The park closed in 2006 but
remains a sanctuary.
Important: this area is a provincial wetland. It will likely be
flooded during winter and spring thaws. I will do my best to report
on trail conditions. If the rivers and creeks are full and/or
overflowing some of the trails may be impassable until the waters
subside.
Please cover the hiding spot well with the wood chunks that are
currently covering the box and stump.
Averaged 100 times with a Garmin 60Cx.