The Islands - Part 1 Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

blue_night: Due to Parks Canada geocaching regulations (must not locate any caches off any trails...yeah, that's going to work!), this cache has been disabled and removed. Thanks for all those who have participated and enjoyed the islands.

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Hidden : 6/30/2003
Difficulty:
5 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Must use boat to get to location of cache. Use the dock located at N4423.068 W7554.4186. The depth on the outside of dock is good, inside not for deep-draft boats.

Located on West Grenadier Island in the St. Lawrence Islands National Park.

Nearest launch ramp is Ed Huck's Marina. Also an enjoyable run from Gananoque. Docking fee at the island is $.50/ft for daytime docking. Valid at most of the other park islands.

On your way to the cache you will walk by an 8 sided picnic shelter built in 1904.

Container is now a round see-through plastic container with a white lid.

Revised Contents: Log Book (ziploc bag - please keep it in there!)
3 Pencils (leave at least one)
1 pen
Yo-Yo
Cowboy & Indian bendy's
pencil sharpener
ear plugs
key fob
hair elastic
clothespin
nut (the metal kind)
toy petrol can
napkin

If you already own a boat, it is presumed that you are familiar with boat handling, marine navigation, and rules of the waterways. Nevertheless, if you've never boated in the 1000 Islands before, you will find that this area presents its own unique set of challenges. As with all boating you will want to make sure that your boat is in good operating condition and all standard stafety procedures are being followed. Canadian Hydrographic Chart 1437 will be the appropriate map to use. River currents in the area can be deceiving, and it is not unusual to have 20ft of water under your transom while your bow is sitting on rock. The difficulty rating is based on requiring a boat and navigating the 1000 Islands waterways.

Once you go ashore take care in your travels as the terrain is a lot of loose rock, and vertical drops can be treacherous. Please be careful negotiating the paths.

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