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- English
- French
Are you looking for things to do in Ottawa? A walk along the Rideau River is an opportunity to learn about the importance of the city and discover some of its attractions. You will have to solve challenges at each step to discover your next destination.
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
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
Itinerary
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1
See several monuments, and the actual Rideau "curtain" Falls as you walk around this park, learning about its monuments' significance and solving challenges.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn about this organisation and its history. Solve a challenge as you spend 5 minutes here.
Admission ticket free -
2
See the Ottawa River and learn about its origin and end points, and about Gatineau across the water. Solve a challenge.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Walk over the Rideau River Falls to Green Island where you'll encounter several monuments, and solve 4 challenges. 15 minutes
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Learn about the Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion, which war it fought in, and solve a challenge here.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
See and learn about this monument and who it honors. Solve a challenge here
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
See the statue of Lt-Col. John McCrae and learn about his poem "In Flanders Fields". Solve 2 challenges here.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(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
Admission ticket free -
7
Walk across the south Minto Bridget from Green Island to Maple Island. Here discover a Hungarian Monument and solve a challenge.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Walk across the north Minto Bridge and solve another challenge before entering Stanley Park. From here, seek an embassy and solve another challenge.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
See the Embassy of Spain in Canada and learn about its history. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Admire this small yet beautiful Anglican church. Learn its history and significance. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes here.
Admission ticket free -
(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
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
See and learn about the Embassy of Vietnam to Canada. Solve a challenge here. 5 minutes.
Admission ticket free -
9
In front of Rideau Hall's main entrance, see this grand equestrian statue of Queen Elizabeth II. Solve a challenge here.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn about Stornoway, the official residence of the leader of the opposition party. Solve a challenge here, Spend 5 minutes
Admission ticket free -
10
See the gatehouse the RCMP uses to guard the Prime Minister of Canada. Solve a challenge here.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(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
Admission ticket free -
(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
Admission ticket free -
(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
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
See and learn about the Embassy of France to Canada. Solve a challenge here 5 minutes
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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