Geocache
If you’re new to geocaching, it is a treasure hunt style of game where participants use a GPS to hide and find caches. Caches are waterproofed boxes that contain trinkets and a logbook. Visitors are invited to record when you were there and to trade one of the trinkets.
For our first time Adventures, Here is how you decode the encrypted Geocache clues.Sand Dunes Geocache, Sauble Beach
N 44°42.372’
W 081°15.405’
Clue: PRQNE PYHZC
St. Margaret’s Chapel Geocache, Cape Chin
N 45°03.843’
W 081°19.102’
Clue: ORUVAQ BHGUBHFR
Dunblane Church Geocache
N 44°23.492’
W 081°19.430’
Clue: NG GUR SRAPR
Saugeen Bluffs Geocache
N 44°20.861’
W 081°18.470’
Clue: YBBX HC
Schmidt Lake Geocache
N 44°10.177’
W 081°18.544’
Clue: ARNE YBBXBHG
Stoney Island Geocache
N 44°13.609’
W 081°36.431’
Clue: OVEPU UBYYBJ
A B C D E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
The trick to decoding is to divide the alphabet in half and exchange letters based on the encrypted clues given.
Example:
TBBQ YHPX
T can be exchanged for the letter above, which is G
B can be exchanged for the letter below, which is O
When you completely decode the clue, it will provide specific information on the location of the Geocache.
TBBQ YHPX = GOOD LUCK
For more information of Geocaching, www.geocaching.com
If you have any questions about our 8 geocache sites, please email or call 800-268-3838.
GPS devices are available at all Bruce County Library Branches. (18 GPS devices total) borrowed with a library card (can attain a library card with proof of temporary address in Bruce County and proof of permanent 'home' address)
Enjoy the treasure hunt with the Adventure Passport!
