Ontario Geocaching Association

In this area we will provide you with any helpful links, tips or files that you may find useful. If you have any files or tips that you wish to share in this library please send them in and we will add them here in the library. You can mail your tips to the Administrator

This section is devoted to basic descriptions of the various aspects of Geocaching. It could be considered the first stop to learn about Geocaching, and a place to learn how the different parts of the Geocaching world interact.

OGA - Brochure PDF - A handout inspired by Geocacher-U's original version, but designed with Ontario in mind.

What is Geocaching is the first document that you should read, and explains the basics of the hobby.

Finding your first cache helps you with preparing to look for your first Geocache. From picking the cache to logging the find, this will step you through the process.

Placing your first cache is for those that have found a few caches and would like to try the other side. Know a good spot? Feeling creative? This is the document that can help.

If you would like to place an OGA link on your cache page be sure to select html for the page type and then copy and paste the following code on your page.

If you would like to place a Proud to be an Ontario Geocacher link on your profile page be sure to select html for the page type and then copy and paste the following code on your page.

Travel Bugs are those dog-tagged moving items in a cache. Found one or want to start one, and have questions? Read on and you can enjoy these creature comforts.

Geocaching growth in Ontario is a data analysis of the first five years of Geocaching in our province. This includes projections and graphs of placements, archives and more.

Dangers of Geocaching in and around Electrical Equipment An article we received from a fellow Geocacher who is also a Safety Coordinator for a Power Utility. Think twice next time you explore that electrical box.

Want to know how to participate in OGA Contests? Looking for Newsletter Guidelines? This will be the one stop location for the files that explain how the various items work on the OGA Site.

Newsletter guidelines - PDF Version for review.
Please contact the Information Manager to submit articles to the editor.

Regional Rep duties - An outline to see how you can help out.

This area will contain the files that you can download to enhance your Geocaching experience. Hiders and Seekers will find items here that they find useful or just add an OGA twist to their adventures.

Garmin Custom Waypoint Icons

Want to use custom geocaching icons in your Garmin GPS? Download these Custom Icons and use XImage from Garmin to upload them to your GPS. Step by Step Instructions are available here.

Printable documents

OGA Geocache Inserts - Show your OGA Pride.
Available in DOC or PDF format:

Using Google Maps you can now view Ontario geocaches. Double click a cache and then zoom in or zoom out. You can view standard maps or satellite photo maps. You can also go directly to the cache page by clicking on the link.

OGA would like to thank Bryce Nesbitt for his work with Google Maps API

Sorted by Region, the following will link you to the OGA-GSAK Poly Filters, Active and Archived Regional Maps.

Please report errors to Administrator

SECTION 6 - Pre-made ARC Filter Files for GSAK

ARC Filters

Looking for a way to follow a Route? OGA has made some pre-made ARC files available too!

400 - Entire Highway
401 - From Windsor to Quebec border
402 - From London to Sarnia
403 - From Brantford to Mississauga
QEW - From Fort Erie to Toronto

• GSAK HELP FILES

1. Create ROUTE Filters with GSAK and Mapsource/Mapsend
2. Using POLY Filters with GSAK
3. Create HTML Cache Lists with GSAK

GSAK is the official GPX/LOC file management program of OGA.
Thanks Clyde for all your efforts!

Multimedia files that you can download and use.

1. Interview with ElectroQTed

2. Interview with West Nile Virus victim (courtesy of 610CKTB and Laurie Walsh)

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