Cypress Hills Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

GPS/Geocaching

      We use geocaching to encourage exploration and technical proficiency!  Using park-provided Global Positioning System (GPS) units, your students will go on a navigational treasure hunt.  Expect to elevate your heartrate as we meander through the park, choosing trails or backcountry, and the importance of sticking together. Through the program, students will learn about or experience:

      • the satellite network that assists with positioning
      • the differences between gps and cell phone use for navigation
      • distance, bearings, coordinates and data collection
      • problem solving through indicators and landscape features
    GPS (2)
    Grade(s): 5 - 12
    Curriculum:
    • Environmental and Outdoor Education
    • Physical Education
    • Safe and Enjoyable Environments
    Type:
    • Field Study
    Duration: 1.5 Hours
    Location: Learning Centre/Visitor Center
    Max. Group Size: 25
    Fees: $5/student
    Availability: May/June, September/October
    Updated: Dec 23, 2025