In Conrad Grebel University College’s Memorial Garden there is an oak tree, which is a daughter of a massive old oak tree in Khortitsa, Ukraine.
In Ukraine the tree was an unofficial gathering place for the whole community with picnics, weddings, and meetings often taking place in the cool shade of its leaves. Coined “Hundert-jaehrig Eiche” (Hundred Year Old Oak) by early Mennonite settlers, the tree is estimated to be 700-800 years old.
That old tree has died due to changing water levels but back in 1999, Toronto high school teacher, Peter Rempel, participated in a tour through the former USSR to celebrate the bicentennial year of the founding of the Khortitsa settlement in the Ukraine. Rempel pocketed eight acorns from the old oak tree and planted them in his backyard. He later donated a tree that grew from one of those seeds to Conrad Grebel University College. (source: Conrad Grebel University College)
The cache is not in the oak tree but from the cache you have a beautiful view of the tree.
You will need to bring your own pen.
Parking is available at Conrad Grebel University College. It is $3/hour Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 7:30pm. It is free the rest of the time.