The word Oromocto has its origin from the aboriginal word WEL—A—MOOK—TOOK. Its meaning has several versions but the most commonly known are deep river or good river for navigation by canoe. Oromocto is established at the junction of the Oromocto & ST John River, where First Nations hunted, traded and buried their dead. The town was initially an Acadian village. During the Expulsion of the Acadians, it was burned in the St. John River Campaign (1758). During the American Revolution, Fort Hughes was built in the community after the rebellion at Maugerville NB. A replica of Fort Hughes was built at Sir Douglas Hazen Park. In 1783, Oromocto saw a large influx of settlers with the arrival of United Empire Loyalists, with a steady stream of new blood arriving in the area. Many of the Loyalists also moved into surrounding areas, establishing smaller communities such as Lincoln and Geary.
Ever since the 2011 Geocaching Block Party, geocachers worldwide come together for a day of celebration and smilies on the third Saturday of each August. This holiday is just one of the many quirks that make the global geocaching community so endearing. Can we count you in on the 12th anniversary of this special occasion? Groundspeak wants to break the record of caches claimed in one day!
Log any geocache, Adventure Lab® Location, or Event on August 20 to earn the International Geocaching Day 2022 souvenir.
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We will gather in Sir Douglas Hazen Park:
1300 - 1500 hrs Meet representatives from CRAGNB & Maritime Mega V GC9V5Q6
1500 hrs Group photo