Ottawa Ontario Scavenger Hunt: Ottawa’s Iconic Sights
Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt adventure in Ottawa's Downtown ByWard Market! Solve riddles, complete fun missions, and explore iconic landmarks like the National War Memorial and Rideau Canal. This interactive walking tour is perfect for teamwork and sightseeing at your own pace.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Ottawa. This top rated Ottawa Ontario Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.73 miles and has 8 stops.
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Activity Info: Ottawa’s Iconic Sights
Ottawa, Canada's Capital, is a vibrant city known for it's stunning architecture and rich history. On this scavenger hunt, you will explore the ByWard Market, solve puzzles at the National Arts Centre, and enjoy views of the Ottawa River. It is a must-do for locals wanting to rediscover their city or visitors eager to uncover hidden gems in a flexible and fun way.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
The National War Memorial
Pause at The National War Memorial during your scavenger hunt—a landmark rich with history that inspires reflection through it's bronze figures and eternal flame.
National Arts Centre
Swing by National Arts Centre on your hunt to honor jazz legend Oscar Peterson. This creative hub is perfect for missions and challenges amidst it's vibrant atmosphere.
Ottawa Art Gallery
Visit Ottawa Art Gallery on your scavenger hunt—a cultural hotspot perfect for art-themed challenges amidst it's vast collection of Canadian art.
ByWard Market Square
Step into ByWard Market Square during your scavenger hunt adventure. Hunt for hidden gems among bustling stalls and enjoy local flavors like beavertails while solving riddles in this lively area.
Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica
Spot Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica on your hunt. It's silver spires are a sight to behold, offering an impressive challenge location. The exterior gargoyles add a touch of intrigue to your journey.
Major's Hill Park
Visit Major's Hill Park during your scavenger hunt. Known for Canada Day festivities, it offers views of the Ottawa River and Parliament Hill. Capture moments with photo challenges amidst tulip beds.
Rideau Canal
Explore the Rideau Canal, a highlight of Ottawa's scavenger hunt. Discover the iconic locks and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere. This scenic spot is perfect for photo challenges and local trivia.
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Discover Fairmont Chateau Laurier, a gem in Ottawa's scavenger hunt. It's Gothic Revival architecture offers a stunning backdrop for your adventure. Uncover it's history as you explore this landmark.
How the Ottawa Ontario Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and head to Downtown Ottawa for an unforgettable adventure. Using our app, solve riddles and complete photo challenges as you explore iconic spots like Major's Hill Park. Earn points and climb the leaderboard while discovering Ottawa's hidden treasures.
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: 53 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1A, Canada
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 2.79 KM (1.73 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Fun & Historic
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The Ottawa Ontario Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love a little competition? The Ottawa Ontario Scavenger Hunt offers interactive challenges where your team solves riddles at landmarks like Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica. Compete in trivia at the Ottawa Art Gallery for bragging rights on our city-wide leaderboard - it is all about fun!
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Reviews for Ottawa Ontario Scavenger Hunt: Ottawa’s Iconic Sights
I had so much fun with my friends and saw things that I haven't before...even living in the area
Laura
Great way to see some sights. Ottawa is a beautiful place. Directions were good.
Senga
very cool concept
Jemma Aveling
Good hunt and nice day. Great sights and lovely city
R. Benstead
Overall good hunt! The text challengers were a fun twist!
Tia
Exploring National War Memorial and Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica was fantastic This hunt is the perfect thing to do in O-Town for history lovers
David Taylor
The Downtown ByWard Market tour was incredible We discovered hidden gems like the Ottawa Art Gallery while completing fun challenges Loved every moment
Sarah Wilson
As a tourist in O-Town, this scavenger hunt was a highlight Walking around ByWard Market Square felt like solving a living puzzle filled with history
Michael Smith
My partner and I had an amazing date exploring Ottawa through this hunt The Rideau Canal and Major's Hill Park were such romantic spots for our adventure
Emily Brown
I had a blast on the Ottawa Scavenger Hunt It was the perfect way to explore Downtown ByWard Market with my family We solved riddles and enjoyed every minute
Alex Johnson
Ottawa's Downtown ByWard Market comes alive on this walking tour. The scavenger hunt led us to amazing sites; it felt like a real adventure!
Olivia Martinez
If you're touring O-Town, this is a must-do. Loved discovering Fairmont Chateau Laurier and ByWard Market Square in such a fun way!
Mia Davis
This hunt was an incredible outdoor activity in Ottawa. We explored iconic spots like The National War Memorial while learning quirky history.
Lucas Brown
For our date night, we tried the Downtown ByWard Market hunt. We laughed at challenges by the Rideau Canal and found hidden art at the Ottawa Art Gallery!
Sophia Jones
Exploring Ottawa through this scavenger hunt was a blast! My family loved solving puzzles around Major's Hill Park and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Ethan Williams
Loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app. It made our walking tour of Ottawa Art Gallery and Fairmont Chateau Laurier immersive and delightful.
Sarah Miller
Exploring Downt'Ottawa through this hunt was a great outdoor activity. The Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica is stunning up close.
Michael Stewart
For a unique date idea, try this scavenger hunt in the heart of O'town. We bonded over puzzles while admiring the National Arts Centre.
Emily Clark
The Ottawa Scavenger Hunt is perfect for families. My kids loved the interactive challenges at Major's Hill Park and ByWard Market Square.
Brian Thompson
I had a blast exploring Downtown ByWard Market with the Ottawa Scavenger Hunt. Solving riddles and discovering spots like Rideau Canal was so fun.
Jessica Anderson
Loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app to discover downtown's hidden gems. Solving puzzles while touring made it a memorable adventure!
Ava Davis
The hunt took us to incredible places in Ottawa like Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica and the National War Memorial. A must-do walking tour!
Liam Brown
Exploring the ByWard Market through this interactive hunt was a blast. We admired local art and enjoyed the vibrant city center vibe.
Sophia Williams
A fantastic date idea around O-town! The Ottawa Scavenger Hunt had us solving riddles at iconic spots like the Rideau Canal and Fairmont Chateau Laurier.
Oliver Jackson
I had an amazing time with my family exploring the Downtown ByWard Market. The scavenger hunt was engaging and we loved Major's Hill Park.
Emma Thompson
Exploring Canada's capital with this scavenger hunt was exciting. The art and history at Ottawa Art Gallery kept us engaged throughout.
Olivia Martinez
This outdoor adventure is a must-do in ByWard Market. Walking through iconic landmarks like the National War Memorial was thrilling.
Jackson Davis
A fantastic date idea in O-Town. We enjoyed every moment from ByWard Square to Fairmont Chateau Laurier. Fun way to see the city.
Sophia Clark
The Ottawa Scavenger Hunt was perfect for our family outing. We loved discovering gems like Notre Dame Cathedral and the Rideau Canal.
Liam Smith
I had a blast exploring the vibrant Downtown ByWard Market with the Scavenger Hunt. Solving puzzles at Major's Hill Park was a highlight.
Emma Johnson
My friends and I tried this as tourists in Canada's Capital City. The Fairmont Chateau Laurier stop was stunning, and we learned so much about local art.
Ethan Lewis
Ottawa's downtown is a treasure trove of history! We enjoyed discovering hidden gems like Notre Dame Cathedral and local art at the gallery.
Ava Clark
Great family activity in Ottawa! Kids loved finding clues at ByWard Market Square and learning history at the National War Memorial. Super engaging!
Olivia Brown
The scavenger hunt around Ottawa was a perfect date idea. We loved solving puzzles at the National Arts Centre and strolling by the Rideau Canal.
Liam Green
I had a blast exploring Ottawa with ScavengerHunt.com! The ByWard Market was full of surprises, and the challenges kept us on our toes. Loved Major's Hill Park!
Emma Hill
The ScavengerHunt.com app made downtown feel new again. We loved diving into local art at the Ottawa Art Gallery and unraveling it's stories.
Sophia Anderson
What an amazing way to explore Ottawa's heart. From Fairmont Chateau Laurier to National Arts Centre, every step was pure adventure.
James Taylor
A fantastic family activity in Ottawa. The kids loved finding clues around Rideau Canal and learning fun facts about the city center.
Olivia Brown
Our date at the Downtown ByWard Market Scavenger Hunt was unforgettable. Solving riddles near Major's Hill Park made our day truly special.
Liam Johnson
I had a blast exploring the ByWard Market on this Scavenger Hunt. Discovering hidden gems like the Notre Dame Cathedral was such a treat.
Emma Williams
Visiting the National Arts Centre during the Ottawa hunt was a standout moment for us tourists. Discovering these local treasures made our day unforgettable!
Liam Anderson
Downtown ByWard Market is filled with vibrant art and history. The self-guided tour took us from Fairmont Chateau Laurier to Ottawa Art Gallery easily.
Sophia Brown
Exploring the National War Memorial on this scavenger hunt was so engaging. This outdoor activity is a gem in the heart of Canada's capital city.
Lucas Johnson
A perfect date idea in Canada's capital. We wandered through Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica and laughed our way through fun challenges at ByWard Square.
Olivia Smith
I took my family to the Ottawa Scavenger Hunt at ByWard Market and it was amazing! We had a blast solving puzzles near the Rideau Canal and Major's Hill Park.
Ethan Miller
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