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Jim Watt Heritage River Walk Virtual Virtual Cache

Hidden : 3/1/2022
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   virtual (virtual)

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Geocache Description:


The locations of the four waypoints of this virtual cache are along the Jim Watt Heritage Riverwalk in Enderby.

The walkway is paved making it an easy walk along the Shuswap River. The full length of the Riverwalk is about one kilometer, one way. From the Tourist Information Center going north, the trail will offer beautiful river and Enderby cliffs views, benches, wildlife viewing and heritage information signs. There is an additional 200 meters of trail going south. Chances of seeing wildlife is greater at this stretch of the walkway.

 

THE VIRTUAL is about the history of Enderby, which has still many buildings from the time of the early settlement of the community.

To claim this Virtual cache as a find, message the CO with the answers to the following questions:
A) 1. What is the title of the sign at Waypoint A?
     2. What was the name of the Provincial Government Reserve.
B) 1. What is the title of the sign at Waypoint B?
     2. Why did the Great Depression started early (1921) for Enderby?
C) 1. What is the title of the sign at Waypoint C?
     2.What year was the first product shipped to Japan.
D) 1. What is the title of the sign at Waypoint D?
     2. How often was the structure replaced?
 
Please, DO NOT post the answers in your log, as the log will be deleted.
Posting a picture from anywhere from the Riverwalk is appreciated. But please Do NOT post any pictures that reveal the answers to the questions.
 
Enjoy your walk and a little bit of history of Enderby.
 
Note:
Interested in a Historical Walking Tour in Enderby? You can pick up a copy of the brochure at the Enderby Museum or The Tourist Information Centre for a self-guided tour of the community.  Or download a printable copy from one of the following websites:
https://enderbymuseum.ca/walking.php
https://www.enderbychamber.com/activities/walking/
 
 
 
 

Virtual Rewards 3.0 - 2022-2023

This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between March 1, 2022 and March 1, 2023. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards 3.0 on the Geocaching Blog.

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