GC78H5D 'The Opinicon' Point (Traditional Cache) in Ontario, Canada created by mossy5

This cache has been archived.

mossy5: I'm not really sure when or if the grounds at the Opinicon will be open to the public again, so this cache is now inactive. I hope that things might return to nearly normal in the post COVID world, but we will need lots of patience.
Happy caching to everyone in the meantime.

GC78H5D ▼

A cache by mossy5 Message this owner

Hidden : 7/7/2017

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

A Medium sized cache located on the grounds of The Opinicon Resort, just a short beautiful stroll from the parking lot. Cache has room for trackables and small trading items.

A Little History:

The main part of the hotel was built as a private home in the late 1800s. By the turn of the century it was operating as a tourist home called the Idylwilde Hotel, catering to fishermen and their families. In 1904 it was sold to a group called the Opinicon Club, who ran it as a private club until they sold it to William and Mae Phillips in 1921. Subsequently, Mae passed it to her son, Don Jarrett. Don and his wife Hazel operated it from the 1930s to the mid-60s, at which time their daughter Janice and her husband Al Cross took over, operating it for more than 45 years along with their daughters Cindy and Karen. The hotel closed permanently at the end of the 2012 season, and was eventually put up for auction in late 2014.

Present day:

When the property was auctioned off, Fiona McKean became the new owner. Three years later many renovations have been completed and others are still underway. A waterside trail now offers excellent relaxation with good views of Lake Opinicon.

Do enjoy your visit to this lovely area at Chaffey's Lock and at the Opinicon, and have lots of fun finding this cache. Please replace the cache carefully as you found it.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)