+ciggy Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 The Land 'O Lakes tourist region in eastern Ontario is running a promotion to get people to discover their part of the country. It's called the Hi Tec Trek. The idea is; you are given a number of GPS co-ordinates, you visit those locations an make note of what you find there. Once you've been to all five spots, visit the tourist office in Kaladar, and the nice lady will give you a pair of Bushnell binoculars. Visit this webpage for all the details; http://www.lol.on.ca/LOLTA_NDCC_Guide/HiTecTrek.pdf I claimed my Bushnells last week and they had plenty still available at the time. The office is open 8:30 - 5 on weekdays, or at least it was in August. If you'd like to call the tourist office to make sure they're open, and they still have binoculars available, their number is 800-840-4445. Have fun, Ciggy Quote Link to comment
McKenzie Clan Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 Darn... I wish I had seen this before I went camping at Bon Echo a few weeks ago! Oh well... Scott Quote Link to comment
Dave Lucas Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 A Friend & I did this last wknd. Missed the bit about them only open during the week :-( I've called and the nice lady says she'll wait until I get there tomorrow afternoon, to give me the binos. Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment
+Amazon Annie Posted November 30, 2003 Share Posted November 30, 2003 A couple of us completed this back in November. I had phoned the office first before attempting the trek and they assured me that if I emailed them the answers, they would mail me the binoculars. We had a great weekend and did most of the Kingston caches the next day (and island ones too - including a 10km hike to the end of a spit). The Land 'O Lakes Tourism Board were very prompt and I received my binoculars as promised. I've since received a letter from them and they want a picture with me and the binoculars... It's a bit of a drive from Hamilton/Burlington - plus the drive around the area to get the answers (230+ km from Napanee up and around and back to Kingston). All but one are 'drive-by' and the one is an easy hike - 3km? on a flat trail. I don't know that I would attempt some of those back roads during the winter with a light car though and we were there in hunting season so be prepared! It's a gorgeous area and worth a visit. Quote Link to comment
+Algonquin Bound Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 Yup! I enjoyed the Trek, too and I love my little binoculars, which are attached to my caching bag. Perfect size and weight. Well worth the drive. Quote Link to comment
Dave Lucas Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 Forgot to post - we got the binos, too. I just got a letter asking for our pictures as well. It was a very pleasent trip, though in the winter, I would stick to the main roads. Quote Link to comment
Acuracura Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 too bad i live on the west coast "Napanee proud hometown of Avril Lavigne". Quote Link to comment
Cachengrab Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Picked up my bino's today and this might help a few other cache seekers here. I should have done it this way. Just email the 5 points of interest to info@lol.on.ca and if you are correct they will mail your bino's to you. They will require you id number on the GPSr anf your mailing address. If you want to call before you send the email the Toll free number is 1-800-840-4445 Cachengrab Quote Link to comment
Cachengrab Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 (edited) Just a note to add to the last post, what about Geocaching.com or at the least getting one of our approvers to drop this lady a line. She has done flips trying to get us our binos. Also a heads up on a new campaign by the Land O Lakes people in the spring for us geocacher's. They see the po sitive side of us and we can reap the rewards of friendly caching. Way to go Land O Lakes Edited December 8, 2003 by cachengrab Quote Link to comment
+The Daniel Boone Gang Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 My hat is off to whoever thought of this wonderful idea! We'll have to head up there for the site seeing - the little guy will love the binos. Since we're in Hamilton, we'll make a weekend of it. What a great idea. Quote Link to comment
+logger&trail Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 Does anyone know if this offer is still valid? Would love to go but would really hate to make the trek and have it just ended... Logger Quote Link to comment
+ciggy Posted December 31, 2003 Author Share Posted December 31, 2003 I would contact the tourist office in Kaladar. That's where you can pick up the binoculars, and they would be the best ones to tell you whether or not they have any left. Give them a call at 800-840-4445. Good luck and have fun. Quote Link to comment
+logger&trail Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 Tried to call the number early this morning but no answer so I guess they are taking the day off. Oh well will try again later. Thanks for the info! Happy Caching! Logger Quote Link to comment
Cachengrab Posted January 3, 2004 Share Posted January 3, 2004 Just a reminder for those of us that received a pair of binos. for their Trek, we finally sent them our pic of our "FREE" binos in use. I guess it will give them more push power when it comes to dealing with the Tourist Assoc. Quote Link to comment
Fire Eater Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 (edited) What a great idea for the Tourism Board. They can help promote their areas, lakes, Rivers, Trails etc. A nice added incentive for the Geocacher as well!!! Lets hope that some other Tourist Boards or Agencies come on board with similar ideas. Fire Eater Edited January 15, 2004 by Fire Eater Quote Link to comment
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