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I would love to see it. Even if it just starts out by cachers locating them and inputing them. Many cachers can find out data on caps themselves, even if the entire database is not availiable at this time. There could be a possibility of contacting each province to start with. I believe that many provinces integrate national control benchmarks into their own network. It's a start... Being from Alberta, I use the SPIN system to find Alberta Survey Control Markers. As mentioned by PDOP, I can also use the Canadian Spatial Reference System Online Database (CSRS page) to access data for National benchmarks.

Here's a site some of you might be interested in:Space Weather

Here is a site where you can find benchmarks, known as ASCM's (Alberta Survey Control Markers) in Alberta. Spatial Information System

If you're looking for information on Alberta benchmarks check this site out Spatial Information System (SPIN)

People looking for benchmarks in alberta can go to: http://www.spin.gov.ab.ca/spin1/

I think Wholesale sports on 97 St and Yellowhead trail has it. I bought my car cradle and car adapter there. The prices were at least as much or less than Wal-Mart or CT for some of the accessories.

I've been very happy with my magellan. It has a quadrifilar helix antenna which grabs the signals better under tree canopy than a garmin (or so i've heard). I own an older model, so I can't upload maps. The newer ones have an upload capability and an altimeter. I went to their website and asked for some info and they sent me a package telling me about all of their models. http://www.magellangps.com/

For Albertans looking for marker data you can go to: http://www.spin.gov.ab.ca/spin1/ and follow the directions. This site is mainly for people in the survey profession and probably may not be of any use to anyone else. Great spot for "survey enthusiasts" and students.