What is now the Mount Pleasant Nature Park once was a busy area in the town of Mount Pleasant. Constructed in 1820 the Haight mill was once located just west of the posted coordinates along the creek bed, take a look while you are here, you can still see bits and pieces of the foundation on the other side of the fence! This grist mill was one of the first buildings in the area, and was constructed by Elijah Haight. This mill was in operation for many years until 1911 when the Government Of Ontario decided that this would be the location of Ontario's first provincially directed fish hatchery. This hatchery remained open until its closing in 1965. Over the course of the last 56 years the land has became a public nature park for everyone to enjoy. Ponds and hiking trails were developed and maintained, and plaques were put up to show the unique historical and ecological features of the park. 

The Haight Mill in 1911

The Cache

This cache will take you on a journey through time as you travel around the Mount Pleasant Nature Park and visit some of the interesting historical spots, and see what is left of the long history of this plot of land. There are 5 stages including the posted coordinates and the final. Parking has been waypointed. Enjoy the adventure, and happy caching!

Stage 1 (Posted Coordinates)

This is as close as you can get to what is left of the Haight Mill without trespassing, take a look around, im sure you will see some of what is left. From here, project 395m at a bearing of 301 degrees. This will be the coordinates for stage 2.

Stage 2

You should see some ruins here, Inside of the ruins you should see some wheels. Count the amount that are INSIDE the ruins

UPDATE 2024 - It appears the objects at GZ have been removed. *5* is the correct answer.

If there are:

1: Coordinates for Stage 3 are N43 04.480 W080 19.275

2: Coordinates for Stage 3 are N43 04.272 W080 18.984

3: Coordinates for Stage 3 are N43 04.245 W080 18.971

4: Coordinates for Stage 3 are N43 04.334 W080 19.215

5: Coordinates for Stage 3 are N43 04.393 W080 19.333

Stage 3:

You should see an old metal "thing" here. Down the side of it there should be a plaque with the name of an iron company on it. Take the amount of letters on this plaque and multiply by 24.80, This will be A

Take the number of letters once again, add 940, this will be B

Stage 4 Coordinates:

N 43° 4.AAA W 80° 18.BBB

Stage 4:

You should see a heritage plaque here. Take the amount of words on this plaque PLUS the year on the plaque into the checker below to recieve the final coordinates

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