The geocache is not at the posted coordinates.
Sometimes in life you find yourself not at a crossroads, but at a crosswords — a place where letters point in curious directions and the right combination can unlock the way forward.
The letters are waiting, tucked into history, landmarks, and lore. Line them up, connect the dots, and you’ll move from guessing to knowing. Solve carefully—take a wrong turn, and you might get stuck down across the wrong path.
So sharpen your pencils, steady your thinking caps, and get ready: the only way forward is to fill in the blanks.
DOWN
1. Nightlife district off Main and King
2. Trendy shopping and café strip near Charlton
3. Central downtown square with a fountain
4. First main street east of Mahony Park
5. Ridge dividing the Upper and Lower City
7. Amalgamated rural community northwest of the city
8. Bridge linking Hamilton to Burlington over the harbour
9. Hamilton’s longtime industrial nickname
12. Juno-winning rock band formed in Hamilton
14. Popular harbourfront park and trail network
ACROSS
6. Waterfront park with the tugboat playground
10. Hamilton’s CFL team
11. Hamilton’s AGH, noted for Canadian art
13. Natural features that Hamilton is famous for
15. Major research university in west Hamilton
16. Historic mansion and estate on York Boulevard