Geocaching in Elliot Lake

The City of Elliot Lake is a Geocache haven with dozens of geocaches in and around the City.  Geocaching is a great way to get out either alone, with your family or your furry friend to have some fun being a sleuth while experiencing the great outdoors and taking in all of the beauty of Elliot Lake.

Not sure what Geocaching is are not sure how to get started? Keep scrolling for some helpful explainers and tutorials to help you join in the fun!

The City of Elliot Lake is proud to be part of the Discover Huron North Regional Geo Tour!

Join the worlds largest treasure hunt and Discover Huron North when the GeoTour launches on October 12, 2024.

Seven municipalities in the District of Algoma are uniting to host their first-ever regional geocaching event, ‘Discover Huron North. This year-long event, promises an exciting adventure as geocachers from across Canada and beyond explore new caches hidden throughout the picturesque Huron North region. Don’t miss your chance to participate in this unique event. Whether you’re an experienced geocacher or just starting out, there’s something for everyone!

Explore our partners to discover the exciting adventures each community offers! New to geocaching? Scroll down for a beginner’s guide!

Adventure and Discovery Awaits!

Search for Huron Shores geocaches and you will find caches that stretch across the Municipality! Our Committees are a great support to our local caches!

Geocaching can be done in 4 easy steps!

1. Open the app

Download and open the Geocaching® app to see geocaches near you. Then, select a geocache to find!

2. Navigate to the geocache

Once you select a cache, go outside, and use the app to navigate to it.

And don’t forget to bring a pen so you can sign the logbook inside the geocache.

3. Look for the geocache

Once you navigate to the location, look at the recent activity and the hint for clues. Geocaches come in all shapes and sizes!

4. Find and log the geocache

Sign your username in the geocache’s logbook and place the geocache back where you found it.

Log your find in the app or on Geocaching.com to see your find count increase!

Good luck and happy caching!

Municipality of Huron Shores

Special Thanks

Special Thanks to John Mathews and GeoDog Bindi for their help in getting all of the City’s caches put in place for the Discover Huron North Regional GeoTour