The 10 Mysteries of Sir John A MacDonald in Lennox and Addington.
This series of mystery caches will have you visiting Key Sir John locations in L&A County
Each Cache involves an onsite puzzle at the historical location.
Each puzzle answer leads you to the final location.
We hope you have fun with each location, and possible learn a little L&A History
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Grand Trunk Station
Napanee
Since the first Grant Trunk train rumbled through Napanee in 1856, John A. Macdonald frequently
met with business clients and political friends on the platform or in the waiting room of the station.
At the peak of his career, in the small hours of the morning of June 13th, 1882,
Sir John and Lady Macdonald were met here by a huge crowd
and the Napanee Cornet Band for a week of campaigning in the Lennox constituency.
Macdonald had decided to contest the seat in Lennox himself.
In 1891, Macdonald’s private rail car was parked here, while he visited Deseronto and Napanee.
From here, he left Napanee for the last time.
THE PUZZLE
The final location will be at
N 44° 15.A0B W 076° 57.CD4
At the posted coordinates will be a Historical Plaque.
A = the number of times Sir John's FULL name appears on the plaque.
(Fill in the blank to get B,C and D)
"Sir John departed for the final time February 25, 18(B)1
The Grand Trunks Railway first stopped in Napanee on October (CD), 1856
Now off you go to the final.
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OPTIONAL GAME
This Geocache is part of the Sir John's L&A Geocaching Tour
Look for a "CODE" word at each cache final.
Don't forget to get your Game piece to fill out, for a chance at a cool prize.
Game pieces will be handed out at the DLA2015 MEGA
or head on over to
www.LandAgeocaching.com
for other game piece locations.