Scotch Settlement Church Traditional Cache

This regular cache is located inside the graveyard at the Scotch Settlement Church in Bradford West Gwillimbury. This cache is quite close to HWY 400 —the closest exit is at HWY 88 .

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.