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Don Mills Way Traditional Cache

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DreamMachine74: I picked up the original container today, and am archiving this listing.

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Hidden : 10/22/2020
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


Don Mills, isn't it something? I noticed a little spot earlier in October near the freeway bridge, one of only a few which affords a view for pedestrians of the skyline forming along the freeway, and of the heft of the 401 in this lively, busy part of the city. I thought it'd be perfect for a little quick cache.

Something I realized about this location is that in every direction you'll run into a mill of some sort. For example,

-From up north, you'll run into German Mills;

-From the south, is William Gray's Mill by the Don and York Mills as well as Todmorden Mills and the former paper mill down toward the DVP and Don Mills;

-To the west, is York Mills old namesake  by Hoggs Hollow;

-And to the east, a good ways east, is the former Milne Saw Mill located in Hillside. (SE of here is also the Helliwell Mills)

It's intriguing to think of just how many gristle, lumber and textile mills made Toronto such a unique collection of towns, hamlets and villages in the Industrial Revolution, and how the legacy of this industrial past influences the city to this day. 

The cache itself is what you'd expect for a DreamMachine contraption. Do be careful however going down to GZ, before placing this I was poked pretty good near the eye. You will not require a pen or pencil, multiiple writing instruments are provided, please leave them inside for future finders. Hidden in the beginning of a 30+ mile adventure. 

 

Congratulations to Ballking649 on the quick FTF!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

onfr bs gjb irel qvssrerag gehaxf/gerrf.

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)