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12 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday,April 6, 2010 Culture Culture Matters Matters Geocaching ­ Treasure Hunting in Halton Hills If you are looking for a family activity that is totally up to date then think about Geocaching. This is something where the kids will undoubtedly be showing their parents the way. Geocaching is a world wide phenomenon and is happening right here in Halton Hills too. Historical information outlining the heritage of each cache is often available offering the opportunity to explore natural, virtual, and commercial caches that range in levels of difficulty from beginner to advanced. Geocaching has fans of all ages and can be enjoyed year round. A cache hidden at Cedarvale Park involves a history lesson on "The Georgetown Boys" Caches tend to be well hidden unless you know where to look and are always rewarding to find. Caches are hidden along the Bruce Trail through Limehouse, along the Credit River in Glen Williams and in Norval. Jane Fogal and Sue Balogh at Georgetown Armenian Boys site Photo Courtesy of: Eamonn Maher Independent Free Press Photo courtesy of Christine Upton Handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) Device Halton Hills Cultural Roundtable Part scavenger hunt, part "Orienteering", Geocaching uses Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) units and coordinates which are available on the Internet (www.geocaching.com) to provide clues to caches hidden at various locations. There are now more than a million caches worldwide with over 40 caches hidden in Halton Hills alone, and this number continues to increase. Geocaching is free and could be described as a wiki activity because anyone can create a cache and register it on-line. A cache usually has some little surprises in it. If something is taken from the cache then something else is always left in its place. Sometimes trackable coins are left and their journey is recorded by participants on the web. There are several caches in Georgetown, Acton and elsewhere throughout Halton Hills. To get started all you do is go on-line (www.geocaching.com) and enter your postal code to reveal cache locations near you. So grab a GPS, a couple of friends and a notebook to start recording your "finds". Get out and discover parts of Halton Hills you didn't even know existed. Want more information? Contact the Chamber and request the "Lets Go Geocaching" brochure. 905-877-7119 or tourism@haltonhillschamber.on.ca And yes, there is an app for this too For advertising & sponsorship on this monthly feature, please contact: Amy Sykes (905) 873 0301 x. 237 asykes@independentfreepress.com Thanks to our Sponsors... The Georgetown Choral Society presents ... p Be a Hometown Tourist ...empowered solutions Over 35 renowned artists produce exceptional work in glass, clay, jewellery, wood, textiles, paint and more. The Gallery is open Wednesday to Sunday, 12 to 5 pm. Studios are open Fridays and Saturdays 12 to 5 pm., and other times by chance or appointment. Georgetown's 100 voice Community Choir performs 100 Years of popular music Tourism Information Centers are located at: Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce, 328 Guelph Street, Georgetown or MacMillan's Frozen Foods, Highway 7, west of Acton Commercial - Residential - Industrial Energy Management Solutions Design Build ECRA/ESA License #7000336 Friday April 16th & Saturday April 17th Time: 8:00 pm Location: Georgetown Christian Reformed Church, 11611 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown, Ontario Price: $20.00 for adults, $10.00 for children 12 and under For tickets visit the website or call 905-877-7795: http://www.georgetownchoral.ca/concerts.html The Only Authentic Thai Restaurant In Town 76 Main St. S., Downtown Georgetown 905-873-2754 www.gthai.ca DINE IN · TAKE OUT · CATERING 905.873.8203 905-877-8111 www.powerquestelectric.ca