Applewood's Vietnamese Tree
Since I have been placing so many caches in the area it is making it hard for me to find an open radius in my own territory. This spot is quite interesting for me since it is one of the few caches that will be more near and open towards the street, so stealth is highly recommended. I am always fond of this area since my dad always talk to me about the early days where most of the Vietnamese community in the area used to have shops along this whole area. Now being the remnants scattered to different areas of the city, my dad never really goes here too much so he never drove me here before. It was a cool experience for me finally actually walking up close to this and claim this area for my hide.
Applewood, located in the city of Mississauga is a suburban district "neighbourhood" consisting a group of smaller neighbourhoods, many bearing its name. The area was originally settled in the 1800s having notable villages such as Dixie and Burnhamthorpe. Named after the abundant amount of apple trees in the area, many of the original pioneering families that settled in the area became owners of apple orchards. Eventually with the orchards declining economically, the area became stagnated being mostly rural until suburban development rapidly began during the 1950s economic boom post-World War 2.
The nearby Applewood Heights Park is a fantastic 8.2 acre local park for walking and running enthusiasts. The park offers a variety of essential amenities such as public restrooms and a leisure playground, making it convenient for visitors to take a break or engage in other activities after their walk or run. Additionally, the park features sports facilities including the nearby Applewood Outdoor Pool, a soccer court, and a basketball court, providing ample opportunities for a diverse range of physical activities.
Please note that the park closes daily at 11pm and it is highly recommended to come here during daylight hours.
The nearby Applewood Trail is a 7km long trail follows the path of the Applewood Hills Greenbelt/Applewood Valley, it has the Little Etobicoke Creek which is a tributary of the 61km long Etobicoke Creek flowing throughout majority of the trail. This trail has many parks and playgrounds, an example being the Applewood Trail Playground. This nearby section of the trail will be located in the Applewood Heights neighbourhood. This greenbelt reminds us of the days when Mississauga still consisted of heavy forests, pastures, farms and was a strong fruit-growing region. The city of Mississauga have been making efforts to re-naturalize this area to sustain a healthy ecosystem.
Please note that the trail closes daily at 11pm and it is highly recommended to come here during daylight hours.
You will need to traverse through the neighbourhood of Applewood Heights to locate this cache. Enjoy the very boring urban concrete landscape while walking to this cache. Feel free to check out my other caches nearby this location.
Please note that this cache is available 24/7.
This is a micro sized cache containing a logbook. It is recommended to have a tweezer with you since it can be hard to get the logbook out. Feel free to notify me if the cache seems to be tampered with or missing, I will replace it as soon as possible.
Please make sure the cache is snug and tucked in place when you place it back in its original spot.
Please do not take or destroy the cache :)
Feel free to help out by voluntarily cleaning up any unwanted trash and debris that you might come across :)
Be sure to come by and visit Applewood's Vietnamese Tree, get out there to find it, good luck and happy caching!
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A SPECIAL SHOUT-OUT TO julianworm FOR BEING THE FIRST TO FIND :O