Geocaching in Lennox and Addington offers a high-tech treasure hunt with over 1,500 hidden containers across nature trails, parks, and historic sites. The region hosts the annual Discover L&A County MEGA Geocaching Event in Greater Napanee, the only recurring MEGA event in Canada held in the same community every year, alongside original L&A-specific games found nowhere else.
Lennox & Addington is a premier international geocaching hub, home to more than 1,500 caches hidden throughout its nature trails, parks, and historic sites. The community has hosted major events since 2011, attracting thousands of cachers from across North America and Europe. Geocaching encourages families to use GPS devices or smartphones to find “treasures” while exploring the rich heritage and natural beauty of Lennox & Addington.
The basic idea is to locate hidden containers called geocaches, sign the logbook inside, and share the experience online. Caches range from fingernail-sized containers to toolbox-sized finds, and the general rule is straightforward: if you take something, leave something of equal or greater value. A basic membership is free to set up at geocaching.com, and location details for all L&A caches are accessible before you leave home.
What to Expect
Visitors will find containers hidden across the full range of L&A terrain, from village streetscapes and shoreline trails to backcountry parks and conservation areas. Every cache includes a logbook to sign when you locate it. Players can participate in L&A-specific games like the “Unspoiled Moments Geocaching Tour” or simply work through the 1,500+ county caches at their own pace.
Here’s What’s Different
- Hosts Canada’s only annual MEGA Geocaching Event every August in Greater Napanee, drawing participants from across North America and Europe.
- The region features original, custom-designed geocaching games found nowhere else.
- Players can earn multiple digital icons, including MEGA, CITO, and International Geocaching Day souvenirs.
Good to Know
- The 2026 MEGA Event (DLA MEGA: GCBCBGA) runs from August 12 to 16 at the Museum of Lennox & Addington. Participants are encouraged to log their Will-Attend on the official geocaching app to receive updates.
- LOCAL TIP
Plan for the Friday Water Cache Canoe & Kayak Cruise to find unique shoreline caches along the Napanee River.
- FAST FACTS
- 1,500+ Caches Across the County: Caches are hidden across all four municipalities, from the Napanee Limestone Plain to the Canadian Shield, accessible on foot using a smartphone or GPS device. Sign up for a free Geocaching basic membership and get started!
- The MEGA event attracts participants from as far as Europe.
Events
Location Details
Your Route
What We Offer
- Unspoiled Moments Geocaching Tour: A curated series of 24 caches tucked into remarkable locations across the county. Request the game form to print at home before you go.
- Celebrating 150 Years Geocaching Game: Find four Canada-themed containers hidden across L&A to reveal the coordinates of a secret cache location. Click to download the Game form.
Common Questions
Sign up for a free account at Geocaching.com and use the app to find coordinates for the 1,500+ local caches.
The 11th annual MEGA event is scheduled for August 12 to 16, 2026, in Greater Napanee. Learn More
Options include local hotels, B&Bs, and rough camping at UEL Heritage Park in Adolphustown. See our Accommodation page for more information.
Contacts
Naturally L&A Visitor Centre
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Stop in and see us at 41 Dundas St. W. in Napanee.
Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
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Getting Here
Geocaches are hidden throughout Lennox and Addington County across shoreline trails, conservation areas, village streetscapes, and backcountry parks. Events are centred at the Museum of Lennox & Addington at 97 Thomas Street East in Napanee. Visitors can also access the L&A Forest Trails for more technical wilderness geocaching.