Long Island Mill Traditional Geocache
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Great little spot in the summer to bring the whole geocaching gang along to - can appeal to all ages. There is a park, playgroud, historical site, and picnic tables are also available. Also setup as a winter friendly cache, so this can be enjoyed all year around.
Historical significance of this site is provided on signage you can find at the site, and will provide here as well:
An outstanding example of mill architecture in Ontario, this grist-mill was constructed by Thomas Langrell, an Ottawa contractor, for Moss K Dickinson (1822-97) and Joseph M Currier (1820-84), the owners of a nearby sawmill. The Long Island Mill began operation in 1860 with four sets of mill-stones driven by water-powered turbines manufactured in Ottawa. By the autumn of 1862 a wollen-mill had been added to this industrial complex, around which the community of Manotick developed. Dickinsen aquired full interest in the mills in 1863 and the family retained ownership of the Long Island Mill until 1929. In 1972 this mill, the adjacent Dickinson House, and the original carriage-shed were purchased and restored by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority.
Cache contains a few small trade items to start - 3 dice, and 3 mini-erasers, as well as a micro geocaching manifesto. Have a small logbook as well, but did not happen to have a pencil with me small enough to insert into the container - so bring your own writing utensil.
Cache is easily accessable in winter, and evening, as this area has ample lighting. Cache is also easily accessable, so no need to hop fences, climb hills, etc. On a quiet day/evening, you can park 25m from the cache!
Additional Hints
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