Geocaching

Geocaching is a fun and rewarding outdoor adventure that combines hiking and treasure hunting. The goal is to find hidden containers known as caches or geocaches using a portable satellite navigation device called a GPS receiver. Those who practice this activity are called cachers or geocachers.

Geocaching is a great family activity that provides excitement, exercise, and fresh air. The caches take you on adventures to different sites and scenic vistas throughout the park and weave in stories about its natural and cultural history. 

To participate

• Ask for a geochaching passport at the Visitor reception centre at Kouchibouguac National Park. This will give you the coordinates you will need to find the caches hidden in the park.  
• Bring along a GPS device or smart phone
• Find each cache in the park (please stay on the trails) - the caches are little plastic boxes
• Read the cache information, and punch the passport with the tool provided
• Return the cache where you found it
• Bring your completed passport to the Visitor Centre to receive your Parks Canada geocoin (a limited number is available)

Useful Links

• Visitor Activity Guidelines
• Geocaching.com