This is a simple 3 stage multi that will take about 15-20 minutes. Parking is at the lot on the end of Francis Street. If you are walking, you can take the staircase from Lakeshore Road (Larry Cain trail sign) or the staircase from Burnet Road.
Oakville is an area rich in heritage and history, and this multi will help you learn a little bit about how this harbour area came to be. At the posted coords is a sign with information about the history of this area. Answer the questions below to get the coordinates for the second stage. The second stage is located at:
N 43° AB.CAB
W 079° D0.ACC
A- How many masts did the ship "Sea Gull" have?
B- The yacht "Canada" was built by Captain James Andrew in 189__.
C- The two parallel piers extend 17__ meters into the lake in this drawn plan of Oakville.
D- On May __, 1842, Willam Chisholm died suddenly.
At the second stage, use the info on the white, framed sign (NOT the newer looking one) to answer the following questions to obtain coordinates for the final stage. The final stage is located at:
N 43° !@.#$0
W 079° %0.!0&
!- This building was built around 18__0.
@- How many letters in the last name of the doctor who helped reconstruct this building?
#- How many daughter(s) did the Lyons have?
$- George Lyon was born on May 29th, 183__.
%- How many letters are in the first name of George Lyon's wife?
&-The Lyons purchased 50 acres of land East of __th Line (ADD 1 TO THIS NUMBER)
There will be lots of muggles around their boats so please be stealthy! Sit down and enjoy the view of the beautiful harbour and lake!<<Congrats to andreanel & koroleva for a quick FTF at night!>>
Check out the other caches in this series!
Oh What a View #1- End of the Road
Oh What a View #2- Steps from the Lake
Good Luck and Happy Caching!