North Cassel Traditional Geocache

SNC is one of 36 conservation authorities in Ontario. SNC focuses on a variety of conservation practices within the South Nation watershed. see map: (SNC Watershed)

SNC is an environmental organization that works closely with its member municipalities, government, individual landowners and various community groups to maintain and improve the natural resources waterways within its watershed. On your journey to this cache, you'll be a witness to the beauty of the South Nation River that we are working hard to protect.

You should park at the parking coordinates to launch your canoe or kayak. This launch is unpaved. Be sure to wear a lifejacket, and review all applicable regulations before your trip. You should also consider bringing sunscreen, bugspray and lots of water. From the launch, you will paddle approximately 4 kilometers upstream, until you arrive at North Cassel Island (Note- not an official name, but let's see if it catches on). As you approach the island, you'll notice how shallow the water gets. In low water times, you might find a flat rock shore- perfect for a picnic. I very strongly recommend wearing shoes and pants (not shorts) to find this geocache- There seems to be an abundance of stinging nettles. If you don't familiarize yourself with nettle species before your trip, you will probably be very familiar with them by the end of your trip. The cache itself is a regular sized container hidden near the heart of the island.

This cache should not be attempted in Winter. Ice conditions are quite unpredictable and very dangerous- even deadly. Swimming is also not recommended, as the river current can also be quite swift at times.

Unactivated SNC Geocoin for the first to find.

Beauty along the South Nation River


North Cassel Island


View from North Cassel Island


A Good Spot for a Break, perhaps Picnic?