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- English
- French
Looking for things to do in Ottawa? Our Ottawa Embassies scavenger hunt is a 3-hour self-guided walking tour with challenges around the diplomatic neighborhood. Learn about Ottawa’s international importance, and discover some of its attractions. Indeed, you will solve challenges to discover your next destinations.
Walk from Strathcona Park to MacDonald Gardens Park to Laurier House, passing by numerous embassies, the Rideau River, and some monuments. Have fun solving the varied challenges.
The Ottawa Embassies Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 3.4 km / 2.1 mi walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 2 hours to complete.
- A fun learning experience
- See the sights! 32 locations
- Learn some local history
- Challenge your knowledge
- Fun for all ages, kids included
- Walk at your own pace
- Pets are not allowed in all locations on this tour.
- Wheelchair and stroller accessible throughout.
- Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Once you're standing near the Strathcona Park parking area, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.
Itinerary
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1
This is the starting point for your adventure through Ottawa's Embassies neighborhood. Learn about this park and its name Solve a few challenges in the park
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn the difference between a High Commission and an Embassy. Learn about this country, and solve a challenge here. 5 minutes on site
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn about this country and its embassy here. Solve a challenge 5 minutes here.
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2
See and learn about the pedestrian bridge over the Ottawa River. Also learn about the river itself, where it starts and ends. Solve a few challenges here.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn about this country and its high commission here in Ottawa. Also, see the embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela just before. Solve 2 challenges here. Spend 10 minutes here
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn about this country and its High Commission here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Discover this French cooking school here in Ottawa. Solve 2 challenges here. Spend 5 minutes here
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. On your way here, also see the Embassy of Russia and learn the history of its fire in 1956. Solve 2 challenges. Spend 10 minutes here
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Also, see the Embassy of Sudan on your way here, and learn about that country. Solve 2 challenges. Spend 10 minutes here
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(Pass by)
Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. See a few murals and street art installations as you walk to this embassy. Solve 3 challenges here. Spend 10 minutes here
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3
Walk through this beautiful park, and learn about its features and historic significance. Solve a few challenges here.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. See several more urban art installations as you walk here. Solve several challenges. Spend 15 minutes here
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn about this country and its High Commission here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Discover the residence of 2 former Canadian Prime Ministers. Discover who and learn more about this house. Solve a few challenges here. 10 minutes walking to here and solving challenges.
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(Pass by)
Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn about this country and its high commission here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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