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2008 Halifax C@P Geocoin Update

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Closeup footprint of the Halifax CAP Geocoins travel in Atlantic Canada seen through Google Earth
 

geocoin2009b.jpg The 2008 Limited Edition C@P Geocoin was developped by the Halifax Regional Community Access Program Association in collaboration with the Nova Scotia Department of Economic Development and Nova Scotia C@P.

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It's goals are to:

  • encourage all regions of the province to engage in online useage that goes beyond the computer screen
  • foster healthy gaming habits and promote active lifestyles
  • educate Internet users on how to use GPS technology
  • increase Nova Scotia's Internet footprint overall
Released in October of 2008, two hundred and fifty unactivated coins were distributed throughout Nova Scotia.  Although most coins have remained in Nova Scotia, the top contender for furthest distance traveled ranks in at over 7200 kilometers!

In terms of geographic coverage, only about 45 coins have been activated in the game to date, and half of those would qualify as "most active".   One year following it's release, the coins have traveled throughout the populated band found along the Canada / US border, as well as visits to Bermuda, the Caymans, Nashville, Utah, and Germany, giving the following footprint:
 

geocoin2009.jpgWorldwide Google Earth view of our geocoin travels. Very impressive.

geocoin2009d.jpgThis view shows the Americas looking westward.

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Halifax CAP geocoins travel - seen in Google Earth - west view of the Americas showing travel to the Caymans, Nashville & Utah.

More information at http://halifaxcap.ca/geocoin

2008 Geocoin

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If you are looking for information on our
2008 Geocoin Project click here!
http://geo.hrca.ns.ca/

Don't hesitate to report broken links.

Waverley C@P Geocaching Project

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In addition to the Geocoin project, many sites maintain their own caches


Here are two geocaches maintained by the Waverly Ratepayers Association

geocache.jpgFirst site Coordinates are:
N 44° 79.089
W 63° 61.139

Need a hint? Click Here!

Second Site Coordinates are:
N 44° 47.119
W 63° 35.916

Need a hint? Click Here!

Geocaching Safety Rules:

Remember the 3 H's: Hydration, heat and help! Always bring plenty of water while hunting and avoid searching when it is hottest. Always let someone know where you are going and when you plan on returning.

Pack a first-aid kit/survival kit. You never know when you may need one. Click here for good items to pack in one.

Take your cell phone. You may not always get a signal, so bring some other things to get attention like a whistle or mirror.
Never hunt alone. Always take a buddy to help.

Stick to the main trail whenever possible. It is very easy to get lost when you travel off the trail. If you must, use caution and watch where you step!

Avoid reaching into nooks and crannies without checking them with a stick first. You never know what might be hiding in there.

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