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2009 Gold Rush Event
Jun 24th, 2009 Gold Country Communities Society is pleased to announce the inaugural event of their pilot GeoTourism Program. Marking the public launch of the ongoing Gold Country GeoTourism Program, these events offer participants a preview of this ground-breaking Program. The first of its kind in British Columbia, the GeoTourism Program will also be available online and in Gold Country Information Centers following the local events. Visit a community of your choice, enjoy a morning of fun, family activities and then race for fabulous First-To-Find prizes! “It is very exciting to see international interest for an event in our region,” says GeoTourism Director Tanya Wong. “We have participants registered from as far away as the Netherlands and emails come in every day.” Come relive the Gold Rush with a modern day treasure hunt on July 4th! All the fun of a geocaching event, with an added tourism twist; discover tales of our pioneers, unearth geological wonders or reveal magnificent sites of beauty. Visit sites throughout the region, collect stickers and win great prizes! Newly returned board chair Ida Makaro shares, “We will be working hard to ensure that all of our member municipalities and regional areas benefit from this program and in turn, encourage their excitement and participation with us. The Gold Country GeoTourism Program offers a great economic opportunity.” Simultaneous launch events will be occurring in Cache Creek, Clinton, Lillooet, Logan Lake, Lytton and Merritt. Choose a location, dust off your hiking shoes and grab a few friends for a day of adventure and fun. This event features G.P.S. use tips, geocaching basics, chances to win unique collector coins, promotional items and FREE cake! Those who pre-register by July 2nd for the event will receive a complimentary ‘goodie’ bag. 9:30 am - Registration - Meet & Greet 10:15 am - Cake Cutting Ceremony 11:00 am - Shot Gun Start 1:00 pm - Wrap up This is a one-of-a-kind event you don't want to miss! For more information on the Geotourism program visit www.goldtrail.com, for other Gold Country initiatives please visit www.exploregoldcountry.com, or contact the office during business hours.
Contact Information
Name:	Amy Thacker
Address:	Box 933 Cache Creek, BC, CA V0K 1H0
Phone:	877-453-9467
Fax:	250-457-6606
Email:	info@exploregoldcountry.com
Web Site:	www.goldtrail.com

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