Geocoin Information: November 2009 Archives
Closeup footprint of the Halifax CAP Geocoins travel in Atlantic Canada seen through Google Earth
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.
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:
Worldwide Google Earth view of our geocoin travels. Very impressive.
This view shows the Americas looking westward.
More information at http://halifaxcap.ca/geocoin
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.
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
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:
Worldwide Google Earth view of our geocoin travels. Very impressive. This view shows the Americas looking westward.
Halifax CAP geocoins travel - seen in Google Earth - west view of the Americas showing travel to the Caymans, Nashville & Utah.
Geocoin Information: November 2009
