Little Tower, Big Meaning Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 5/8/2012
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is a small lock 'n lock and is hidden by an interesting little tower found in this area. It is disguised well. The tower is off of Gooch and Underwood Avenues and is accessible for a ‘park and grab’. There is a little trail from the tower to St. Mark’s Road, which leads to the bigger Etienne Brule Park by the Humber River. The cache is accessible 24/7; however, it may be difficult to find if there is snow on the ground.

Note: The cache is within 5 metres of the tower.

On October 16,1954, Toronto experienced the treacherous effects of Hurricane Hazel. Originating in the Caribbean, the hurricane was predicted to dissipate before it reached Southern Ontario but it re-intensified rapidly and unexpectedly. When it hit Toronto, winds rose to 110km/h (68mph) and 285 mm (11.23 inches) of rain fell in 48 hours. Homes were washed out, thousands were left homeless, and 81 people were killed. The area you see before you was flooded. In 1959, a plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation was devised by Metropolitan Toronto and the Conservation Authority (CA). It proposed development of large dams, major flood control channels and erosion control on land around major rivers. The tower before you, which is connected to the sewer line, is one of the measures taken for the control of future floods. Enjoy this little spot of history.

*Cache can be approached from Gooch Avenue or Underwood Avenue. You can park on the East side of Underwood Avenue or on the side roads by the Etienne Brule Park entrance. Please Note: Gooch Ave descends from Dundas St West into this area which is a valley. It is usually the first road cleared of snow but it still could get slippery.

**The 55 bus from Jane Station can bring you to this area as well. It runs every 30 minutes from ~7am-1am. It leaves Jane Station 15 minutes past every hour and a quarter to every hour. It is by the Warren Park school on the hour and half past the hour (visit link)

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ab arrq gb ohfujunpx. Arfgrq orgjrra pvaqre oybpxf haqrearngu gur cngujnl.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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