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University of Alberta Scavenger Hunt: The Great U of A Quest

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Get ready for a scavenger hunt adventure around the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Festival City! Explore iconic spots like the Commonwealth Games Dove and Arts Building. Solve riddles, tackle missions, and snap creative photos as you explore the university on foot. This campus-based interactive game is perfect for teams craving challenges, fun

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Edmonton. This top rated University of Alberta Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.23 miles and has 6 stops.

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Activity Info: The Great U of A Quest

Edmonton blends River Valley Adventure with Oilers Territory pride, making it a vibrant city center packed with YEG attractions and Old Strathcona charm. The University of Alberta campus tour starts at Rutherford House, leading you through historic halls and public art. Uncover secrets behind the Plesiosaur at CCIS or test your wits in the Fine Arts Building. Whether you are a new student or longtime local, this university tour is a fresh way to bond with friends or discover hidden gems between classes—no guides needed!

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Commonwealth Games Dove

Uncover quirky campus gems and local trivia on this University of Alberta scavenger hunt adventure. Solve riddles, snap photos, and explore iconic spots—each clue reveals a new piece of YEG Attractions history.

Plesiosaur at CCIS

Join the hunt at the University of Alberta for lots of fun and teamwork. Tackle creative photo challenges, learn Oilers Territory facts, and spot landmarks that make this campus a true Festival City highlight.

Arts Building

This scavenger hunt at the University of Alberta blends architecture admiration with clever clues. Enjoy photo challenges near famous locations and discover why students call it Gateway to the North during your campus exploration game.

Rutherford House

Test your puzzle-solving skills on a scavenger hunt at the University of Alberta. Walk past historic buildings, uncover mascot lore, and collect fun facts about Old Strathcona Charm—perfect for those seeking unique missions.

Rutherford Library

Experience Alberta's Capital Highlights on a scavenger hunt adventure at the University of Alberta. Hunt for hidden gems, solve riddles tied to school sayings, and enjoy outdoor activity with friends or classmates.

Fine Arts Building

The hunt at the University of Alberta invites you to discover local trivia, mascot legends, and student traditions. Each challenge brings you closer to mastering this downtown walking tour packed with surprises.

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Enjoy a single scavenger hunt experience in any of our locations with a group of up to 2 players. Perfect for couples playing together.
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  • Perfect for couples, families, or friends to explore and have fun together.
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  • Unlimited scavenger hunts, bar crawls, audio tours, and ghost tours with ANY theme.
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How the University of Alberta Scavenger Hunt works

Start your campus exploration game by downloading the Let's Roam app on your phone. With just one device per team, solve riddles and complete photo missions as you stroll through legendary Edmonton landmarks. Earn points, climb the leaderboard, and enjoy teamwork—all while discovering surprises on every corner!

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.98 KM (1.23 Mi)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For The Great U of A Quest

The University of Alberta Scavenger Hunt is perfect for group outings in Edmonton—think birthdays, bachelorettes, weekend hangouts or spontaneous dates! With custom challenges and flexible pacing, every team can pick their own roles and strategies. Team bonding has never felt more like an adventure—unique riddles and missions make each event memorable.

Earn The University of Alberta Scavenger Hunt High Score

Ready to compete? On your University of Alberta Scavenger Hunt adventure, each teammate will get interactive trivia at Rutherford Library or photo challenges near the Commonwealth Games Dove! Work together to top our leaderboard—bragging rights await those who master teamwork along these iconic campus landmarks.

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2454
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2351
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2101

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Reviews for University of Alberta Scavenger Hunt: The Great U of A Quest

5 star reviews

As tourists, we found exploring University of Alberta with ScavengerHunt.com an awesome way to see points of interest like Fine Arts and tackle fun challenges.

Sierra Fulton

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The hunt through Maple Leaf Lane was perfect for a date idea. The missions led us to hidden gems like historic plaques at Rutherford House and creative murals.

Miles Winslow

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If you are looking for things to do around Prairie City, this outdoor activity offers adventure at spots like the Commonwealth Dove and the Arts Building.

Avery Clarke

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Exploring U of A with ScavengerHunt.com was such a fun walking tour. The clues around Rutherford Library and Fine Arts made us laugh and think hard.

Tessa Brighton

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Taking on the Edmonton uniHunt Hunt with my family was a blast. We loved discovering the Rutherford House and the Plesiosaur at CCIS together.

Liam Matthews

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As a tourist looking for a fun thing to do in Deadmonton this scavenger hunt hit all the top points of interest Loved learning about Rutherford House on foot

Tessa Windsor

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If you need things to do around the U of A Bubble this treasure hunt is perfect The arts buildings had brainy challenges and tons of school spirit along the way

Miles Anders

5 star reviews

This university walking tour is now my favorite outdoor activity in YEG Discovering art and history from Rutherford Library to Plesiosaur at CCIS was so fun

Leona Stanford

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We chose Edmonton uniHunt Hunt as a unique date idea and it made Old Strathcona feel magical Finding clues at the Fine Arts Building and CCIS was unforgettable

Cameron Beale

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Exploring the Golden Bears campus with ScavengerHunt.com was a blast Our family loved spotting the Commonwealth Games Dove and solving riddles near Rutherford House

Sienna Carson

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The ScavengerHunt.com app made campus exploration so easy. Learning stories behind Rutherford House and meeting the campus mascots was a true highlight in YEG.

Jasper Nash

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Took my partner on an Edmonton uniHunt Hunt date around Old Strathcona. Solving clues near Commonwealth Games Dove made it unique and really memorable for us.

Imogen Parsons

5 star reviews

Exploring Golden Bears Territory on this outdoor adventure was perfect for us. We uncovered hidden gems like Rutherford Library and awesome art at Fine Arts.

Graham Ellis

5 star reviews

As first-time visitors to the Uni District, we loved the Edmonton uniHunt Hunt. It is a great walking tour and you get to see points like Rutherford House up close.

Miles Donovan

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The scavenger hunt at the U of A was a hit with my family. The Arts Building and Plesiosaur were favorites. Such a fun thing to do in River City.

Clara Bennett

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The ScavengerHunt.com app made discovering E Towns campus so fun I never knew there were so many things to do Love how we explored from Commonwealth Games Dove to classic study spots

Corbin Baxter

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I did the Edmonton uniHunt Hunt for a walking tour of U of A The challenges made each landmark memorable especially learning about local history at Rutherford House and finding points of interest.

Maisie Callaghan

5 star reviews

If you are after an outdoor activity in Garneau this scavenger hunt delivered The Fine Arts Building murals were highlights and brainy clues led us all over from Rutherford Library to hidden gems.

Jasper Finley

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Took my partner on a date around campus and the Edmonton uniHunt Hunt was such a fun thing to do. The Arts Building and Plesiosaur at CCIS made it feel like a real adventure in Rivertown.

Brynn Sorensen

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Our family loved exploring the U of A grounds with ScavengerHunt.com. We solved riddles at Rutherford House and snapped pics at the Commonwealth Dove. Perfect for families in E Town.

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