Parks Canada has a very informative 5 stop walking tour of the
Battle of Queenston Heights at the park/ monument site in Quenston,
Ont. The above coordinates should place you at the first stop on
the tour. For Geocachers, I have also added a four part
multi-cache. Three successive mini-caches lead to a main, final
cache. A history lesson, beautiful scenery, a nature trail, and a
multi cache all in one! Where else are you gonna get this kinda
value for your entertainment dollar?
Before you can start your search for the cache, however, you're
gonna have to find some information (you knew that was comin',
didn't cha?). All the information you need can be found on the many
plaques and carvings in the area. Find the answers to these four
questions:
A: How many prisoners were captured
by Major-General Sheaffe?
B: In what year of life was Gen. Brock when he was killed?
C: In what year did James Secord die?
D: What is the estimated number of men that comprised the first
"Colored Corps"? (No irate emails, please. This last question was
copied directly from a plaque placed by Ontario Heritage Foundation
and they spelled "Colored" without the "u". Twice. Address your
comments to them. I'm just the piano player here. Kinda' makes you
wonder who won the war, though, doesn't it?)
Got all the answers? Good. Add 'em up and divide by 1000. Add the
result to both N 43" 06.834 and W 79" 00.103. Check the map at the
starting coordinates, head east out the main gate (see pic), across
the road, and you're on your way!! Happy Caching!!
Other stuff you oughta know:
*each mini cache will require
information that you will aquire on the walking tour. Make sure you
have a pen and paper with you, you're gonna need them.
* Mini cache #1 is a large pill bottle, camo'd. #2 is a small,
square plastic container, also camo'd. #3 is another pill bottle,
but it's smaller. The main cache is a clear, rectangular lock 'n'
lock container, .
*All the caches are fairly close to the trails and no major
bushwhacking is required.
*As the Americans found in 1812, the escarpment causes a lot of
problems. I've tweaked the coordinates on several visits to the
site, and this is as close as I can get. I suggest you bring the
hints with you and decrypt them onsite if you need them (Any
earlier would spoil the fun).
Enjoy!