The
Landon Bay Centre is 225 acres of old growth forest, ancient
granite outcroppings, marshlands and creek, open meadows and a
panoramic view of the 1000 Islands in the heart of The Frontenac Arch
Biosphere Reserve. The property, originally owned for many
years by John Cross and his descendants was partly cleared, but
most of it was kept in its original state. It continues to be
preserved in it's natural beauty since 1965 by The Barbara Heck
Foundation.
The Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve was designated in the fall
of 2002 by UNESCO (United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization) for its biodiversity
which is greater than any place in Canada. Nowhere is this more
evident than at Landon Bay. The extent of the biodiversity is well
documented, including a SI/MIB (Smithsonian Institute / Man in the
Biosphere) biodiversity plot on the property which records 16
different species of trees in a 100 metres X 100 metres plot staked
out in the forest.
The 5km Donevan Trail includes 'The Lookout', the best natural
view of the 1000 Islands. A shortcut to The Lookout on the Lookout
Trail is less than 1km. The upper viewing platform offers the best
view in the county of an osprey nest. Loops within the Donevan
Trail, as well as several other trails offer many options in terms
of difficulty, length, and scenery.
The cache itself is a medium size ammo box, and inside is
information about Landon Bay (PLEASE KEEP IT IN CACHE). I have also
added various brochures including ones for The Frontenac Arch Biosphere
Reserve, Local Flavours,
and Landon
Bay. I have also included a map I created of the various trails
at Landon Bay in which you can take with you.
Enjoy the view.