Ottawa Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
Overview
The Best Way to Discover Ottawa: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo with the giant spider statue at the National Gallery or a stroll by the National War Memorial and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups.
The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app:
Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way.
Learn the history/legends of each site.
Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations.
What you will visit: Parliament, Centennial Flame, The National War Memorial, The Famous Five, Rideau Canal, Major’s Hill Park, Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, Royal Mint, National Gallery, and the Champlain Statue.
What's Included
- Navigation: GPS navigation included via the app.
- World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
- Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
- Each stop includes optional AI text-to-speech narration, so you can listen instead of reading.
- 24/7 Live Support: Contact us at our official chat (Please note: No phone support available).
- Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at the starting location.
- Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
- Max 15 people per booking in Ottawa. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
Meeting Location
Downtown
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A9, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
A Seamless & Flexible Start: Download the World City Trail app and use your 10-digit booking reference to log in. Note: This is 100% self-guided; no one will be waiting for you. Start anytime 24/7. We suggest starting at the Parliament of Canada for the best route, though you can start/finish anywhere.
Interactive Exploration: Navigate a 2.4km walk (~34 mins walking time). Solve riddles using imagination and observation at stops like the Centennial Flame or the historic Rideau Canal to unlock your next spot. Total activity lasts ~2.5 hours on average, depending on your pace and breaks.
Your Tour, Your Way: Customize your route, change the order of places, or skip stops to fit your schedule. Pause for a break to grab a BeaverTail pastry in the ByWard Market or to admire the view from Major’s Hill Park and resume exactly where you left off. There is no time limit—your access lasts for a full year.
Stories & Tips: Unlock legends and history via text at sites like the Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica and the Royal Canadian Mint. Includes hand-picked local restaurant and shop tips. Available in 5 languages: EN, DE, FR, NL, PT. Note: Outdoor-only; internet required.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total Flexibility: Start anytime you want—there is no fixed schedule. You can pause and resume as often as you like.
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day. You can even contact us to change the tour to a different city!
- Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
- Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
- Support Policy: We offer 24/7 live assistance via worldcitytrail chat. Please note that we do not offer phone support; the chat link is our only official support channel.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ottawa Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-178424P142
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Average 3.50 out of 5 stars based on 4 adventurer reviews collected by Top10Adventures® and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Top10Adventures® customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (EDT).
- Navigation: GPS navigation included via the app.
- World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
- Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
- Each stop includes optional AI text-to-speech narration, so you can listen instead of reading.
- 24/7 Live Support: Contact us at our official chat (Please note: No phone support available).
- Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at the starting location.
- Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
- Max 15 people per booking in Ottawa. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
The minimum age to participate is 1. This adventure requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ottawa Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ottawa Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Top10Adventures®. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Navigation: GPS navigation included via the app.
- World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
- Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
- Each stop includes optional AI text-to-speech narration, so you can listen instead of reading.
- 24/7 Live Support: Contact us at our official chat (Please note: No phone support available).
- Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at the starting location.
- Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
- Max 15 people per booking in Ottawa. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total Flexibility: Start anytime you want—there is no fixed schedule. You can pause and resume as often as you like.
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day. You can even contact us to change the tour to a different city!
- Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
- Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
- Support Policy: We offer 24/7 live assistance via worldcitytrail chat. Please note that we do not offer phone support; the chat link is our only official support channel.
