GC26VPV GHMGC Weekend Geofest (Woodbridge, Ontario) (Event Cache) in Ontario, Canada created by res2100 & Keith Watson

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res2100: Thanks everyone for coming out to the Weekend Geofest and helping to make it a success. Hope to see you all next year again.

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Hidden : Saturday, June 19, 2010

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Size: Size: large (large)

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GHMGC Weekend Geofest
(Woodbridge, Ontario)

Join the Golden Horseshoe Monthly Geocaching Club for a fun filled weekend of fun, socializing, food and of course geocaching at the Kortright Centre for Conservation.

This is a family friendly event and will attract people from all over North America with an attendance expected of 700. Several GC loggable themed caches will be available to find. Other than regular park admission (Adults $6, Seniors $5, Children 15 and under Free, Parking Fee $4), the event itself is FREE to attend.

This is a 2 day event that will last the entire weekend as follows:
Saturday, June 19, 2010, 10am-4pm
Sunday, June 20, 2010, 10am-4pm (Father's Day)

Please put a watch on the event or check back often for any updates.
For more information on Kortright Centre for Conservation visit the following link: http://www.kortright.org/

	The event is FREE to attend. There is NO event fee. (Regular park admission\parking applies. Children 15 and under are free.)
	Saturday, June 19, 2010, 10am-4pm Sunday, June 20, 2010, 10am-4pm (Father's Day) Come to the event on either Saturday or Sunday or join us for both days. Great place to spend Father's Day on the Sunday with your Dad.
	When you arrive, make sure you come to the registration table at the picnic pavilion (posted coordinates) located just outside of the visitor's center to register and fill out your ballot for some great prizes. We'll also be available to answer any questions you may have.
	20 themed geocaches to challenge geocachers of all levels including a very special Wherigo\Multi that you won't want to miss. You will have the opportunity to get the elusive 8 icons in a day for various challenge caches. Kortright Centre Custom Map for Oregon, Colorado and Dakota. Instruction for beginners GPS units available **Bookmark list of caches placed for event (21 caches): http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=8ae07a43-1a2e-49b7-aea6-b710105c8bed **Bookmark list of nearby caches (14 caches): http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=71024646-63b4-4f93-b6cc-8eb805c5bef8
	Food is available for purchase at the conservation area at either their cafe or the BBQ. Some of the items available from the menu are: Back Bacon, Sausage, Hamburger, Hot Dog, Veggie Burger, Samosas, Rice, Pita, Chick Pea and Potato Curry, Assorted Pop, Water, Apple or Orange Juice, Apple Pie, Chips and more. Or you can bring your own lunch.
	Camping is available at the nearby Indian Line Campground (10% discount if you book before June 12, 2010...just mention the event) or you can stay at one of the many nearby hotels.
	Bird of prey demonstrations Bee space Tours of the Archetype Sustainable House (sign up at the visitor center) Power Trip Trail GreenWorks Building Guided nature walks 325 hectare area 16km of trails and boardwalk and lookouts
	Photography Seminar 1pm (Saturday and Sunday) in the Theatre.
	Drop off and discover geocoins and travel bugs at the event and help move others along.
	Prizes donated by: Kortright Centre for Conservation (Grand Prize: TRCA Family Membership) City of Vaughan Cacher's Toy Box emzernask & eminenceGrise
	The Day’s Activities Geocachers, Check In At The Picnic Shelter 10:00am – 4:00pm Archetype Sustainable House Tours 11:30am & 1:30pm & 3:00pm Pre Register at the Visitor’s Centre (Limit of 15 Per Tour) Wetland Nature Walks 1:00pm & 2:30pm Meet In The Visitor’s Centre Bird Of Prey Presentations by the Canadian Peregrine Foundation 11:00am & 2:00pm In the Visitor’s Centre Theatre Photography Seminar 1:00pm In the Visitor’s Centre Theatre Visit The Bee Space (Sunday Only) 10:00am – 2:00pm N43º 49.948 W79º 35.182 Food Available 10:00am – 3:30pm At The Picnic Shelter