Ottawa Rideau River self guided walking tour and scavenger hunt

Duration2h - 3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, French

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Are you looking for things to do in Ottawa? A walk along the Rideau River lets you learn about the city's importance and discover some of its attractions. You'll solve challenges at each step to discover your next destination.

Buy either a single or a group ticket.

Walk from Rideau Falls Park to Green Island to Rideau Hall and the residence of the Prime Minister of Canada, passing some parks, and mansions. You will have fun completing challenges.

The Ottawa Rideau River Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 3.9 km / 2.4 mi walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 2 hours to complete.
- A fun learning experience
- See the sights! 22 locations
- Learn some local history
- Challenge your knowledge: 22 varied challenges
- Fun for all ages, kids included
- Walk at your own pace: 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
- Pets are allowed throughout this tour
- Wheelchair- and stroller accessible throughout
- Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule

Options

Rideau River Single Ticket

Scavenger Hunt Individual Tkt: This option is a self-guided walking tour with challenges at every stop, available as an individual ticket.

Rideau River Group Ticket

Scavenger Hunt Group Option: This option is a self-guided walking tour with challenges at every stop, for groups of up to 6 people.

What's included

22 points of interest seen
Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
24/7 customer support
22 varied challenges

This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.
You can pause the activity to visit any of the locations along the tour route.

What to expect

15m

See several monuments, and the actual Rideau "curtain" Falls as you walk around this park, learning about its monuments' significance and solving challenges.
Pass by

Learn about this organisation and its history.
Solve a challenge as you spend 5 minutes here.
Ottawa River
5m

See the Ottawa River and learn about its origin and end points, and about Gatineau across the water.
Solve a challenge.
15m

Walk over the Rideau River Falls to Green Island where you'll encounter several monuments, and solve 4 challenges.
15 minutes
5m

Learn about the Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion, which war it fought in, and solve a challenge here.
National Artillery Memorial
5m

See and learn about this monument and who it honors.
Solve a challenge here
10m

See the statue of Lt-Col. John McCrae and learn about his poem "In Flanders Fields".
Solve 2 challenges here.
Pass by

See this government building and solve a challenge with it as you make your way across Green Island to Maple Island.
10 min
15m

Walk across the south Minto Bridget from Green Island to Maple Island.
Here discover a Hungarian Monument and solve a challenge.
10m

Walk across the north Minto Bridge and solve another challenge before entering Stanley Park.
From here, seek an embassy and solve another challenge.
Pass by

See the Embassy of Spain in Canada and learn about its history.
Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here.
Pass by

Admire this small yet beautiful Anglican church. Learn its history and significance.
Solve a challenge here.
Spend 5 minutes here.
Rideau Hall
Pass by

Walk by the secondary entrance gate to Rideau Hall's ground. Learn about the estate that houses the Governor General of Canada, its history, and its significance.
Solve a challenge here.
5 minutes
Pass by

See and learn about the Embassy of Vietnam to Canada.
Solve a challenge here.
5 minutes.
The Queen Elizabeth II Equestrian Statue
5m

In front of Rideau Hall's main entrance, see this grand equestrian statue of Queen Elizabeth II.
Solve a challenge here.
Pass by

Learn about Stornoway, the official residence of the leader of the opposition party.
Solve a challenge here,
Spend 5 minutes
5m

See the gatehouse the RCMP uses to guard the Prime Minister of Canada.
Solve a challenge here.
Pass by

Learn about the Trans Canada Trail which is behind 10 Sussex and the residence of the Prime Minister, along the Ottawa River.
5 minutes
Pass by

See and learn about South Africa's High Commission to Canada. Learn about its flag and who's residence this was originally.
Solve a challenge here.
Spend 5 minutes
Pass by

Through the gate, see the residence of Canada's prime minister. Learn about this house and its history as you solve a challenge here.
5 minutes here
Pass by

See and learn about the Embassy of France to Canada.
Solve a challenge here
5 minutes

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Once you're standing near the parking area of Rideau Falls Park, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.

End point

Once you're standing near the parking area of Rideau Falls Park, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

From

14.25 CAD per group

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