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Petrolia Scavenger Hunt: Petrolia‘s Puzzling Pumper Pursuit

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Embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt adventure in Petrolia, Ontario! Explore the Oil Heritage District and Victoria Playhouse Destination as you solve riddles, complete exciting missions, and enjoy a flexible walking tour. Perfect for competitive teamwork, this self-guided experience uncovers the hidden gems of Canada's First Oil Field.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Petrolia. This top rated Petrolia Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 2.75 miles and has 7 stops.

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Activity Info: Petrolia‘s Puzzling Pumper Pursuit

Petrolia, known as the Black Gold Town and Lambton County Jewel, is rich with history from it's oil discovery days. On this engaging scavenger hunt adventure, explore iconic spots like Victoria Hall and Boys Own Fire Hall. Perfect for locals and visitors alike, it offers a unique way to discover Petrolia's Victorian charm while solving fun challenges.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Victoria Hall

Explore Victoria Hall, a gem in Lambton County's oil heritage. The bell tower rings for major events, adding charm to your Petrolia Scavenger Hunt. Discover it's lively details as you solve clues.

The Founding of Petrolia

Discover why Black Gold Town is an oil springs neighbor at this plaque marking Petrolia’s first gusher—an exciting puzzle-solving adventure awaits here.

Robert M. Nicol Library

Notice preserved Grand Trunk details and Helen Kavanagh Nicol's legacy here. The weather vane nods to early trains—a perfect spot for team photo challenges during your hunt.

392 Tank Street

This site played a key role in Petrolia's oil rush. The paint colors match Noble’s preferences, adding historical depth to your hunt adventure and riddles.

Petrolia – Boardroom of Charlotte Englehart Hospital

Uncover stories of community care at Petrolia Hospital. It's Victorian architecture is a highlight of your scavenger hunt. Fun fact: Jacob’s original desk remains in the boardroom! Solve riddles here.

Boys Own Fire Hall

Feel the energy of past fire crews at Petrolia Fire Hall. The old fire bell rings for parades, adding excitement to your hunt. Capture this historic spot in your photo album while solving local trivia.

Historical Oil Discovery Site

Hear the hum of oil rigs at this landmark. In spring, wildflowers peek through the fence, enhancing your scavenger hunt experience. Test your knowledge of Black Gold Town history with team challenges.

How the Petrolia Scavenger Hunt works

Grab your phone and free time for an unforgettable adventure in Petrolia South! Use our app to solve riddles, snap photos at historic sites like the Robert M. Nicol Library, and compete on the city-wide leaderboard. Discover hidden gems effortlessly while having fun with friends or family in this interactive experience.

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Map of scavenger hunt walking tour for Petrolia‘s Puzzling Pumper Pursuit

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 411 Greenfield St, Petrolia, ON N0N 1R0, Canada

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 4.42 KM (2.75 Mi)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Petrolia‘s Puzzling Pumper Pursuit

The Petrolia Scavenger Hunt is perfect for any group outing! Whether celebrating a birthday or planning a bachelorette party, this Southern Ontario escape offers customizable challenges that make team bonding exciting. Enjoy a weekend adventure or date night discovering unique spots around town.

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Earn The Petrolia Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love competition? The Petrolia Scavenger Hunt let's you tackle photo challenges at places like 392 Tank Street while solving trivia about local history. Work together with your team to top the leaderboard and earn bragging rights in this dynamic exploration of Petrolia's treasures!

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Team: Max Power

Score: 2483
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2380
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2130

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Reviews for Petrolia Scavenger Hunt: Petrolia‘s Puzzling Pumper Pursuit

5 star reviews

A great way for tourists to see points of interest around Petrolia. Discovering historical sites like the Boardroom was both fun and educational!

Liam Smith

5 star reviews

Petrolia is truly the Little Oil Capital! Our Scavenger Hunt led us from the Founding of Petrolia spot to charming city center landmarks.

Sophia Jones

5 star reviews

South Petrolia's hidden gems amazed us on this walking tour. From Charlotte Englehart Hospital to 392 Tank Street, it was an outdoor delight!

Lucas Harris

5 star reviews

Such a fun date idea! We solved puzzles at the Historical Oil Discovery Site and ended up at Robert M. Nicol Library. South Petrolia is full of surprises!

Amelia Brown

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Exploring South Petrolia was a blast! The Scavenger Hunt took us from Boys Own Fire Hall to Victoria Hall. A perfect family-friendly adventure.

Ethan Wright

5 star reviews

The perfect family activity in South. Our kids loved exploring sites like The Founding of Petrolia while completing challenges together.

Mason Taylor

5 star reviews

Petrolia's treasures revealed themselves on our adventure. We had a blast solving riddles near 392 Tank Street, making it a must-do in town.

Ava Henderson

5 star reviews

The South neighborhood is full of surprises on this scavenger hunt. Walking past Robert M Nicol Library and finding hidden gems was a treat.

Ethan Fisher

5 star reviews

Our date in South was unique with the Petrolia Hunt. Solving puzzles at Victoria Hall and Boys Own Fire Hall made it memorable and fun.

Sophia Mitchell

5 star reviews

Exploring Petrolia through the South Scavenger Hunt was fantastic. We loved discovering local history at the Historical Oil Discovery Site and Boardroom.

Liam Bryant

5 star reviews

Visiting 392 Tank Street during our scavenger hunt was exciting. This treasure hunt is an awesome thing to do in Petrolia, especially for first-time visitors!

Emma Taylor

5 star reviews

What an incredible walking tour of South! The Founding of Petrolia site offered rich history while the teamwork aspect made it an exceptional group activity.

Liam Wilson

5 star reviews

This outdoor activity was perfect for the family in Petrolia's South. We enjoyed learning about local history at Boys Own Fire Hall and exploring all spots.

Ava Brown

5 star reviews

My partner and I had a memorable date solving puzzles around South. The Historical Oil Discovery Site was fascinating, adding to our charming adventure.

Ethan Smith

5 star reviews

Exploring Petrolia was a blast with the ScavengerHunt.com app! We uncovered hidden gems like Victoria Hall and had a lot of fun at each stop.

Marissa Jones

5 star reviews

As tourists, this Petrolia adventure was a hit! Every point, from 392 Tank Street to Charlotte Englehart Hospital, offered unique insights into history.

Sophia Williams

5 star reviews

Exploring the quirky spots of South Petrolia through this scavenger hunt was a highlight. Learning about The Founding of Petrolia was fascinating.

Noah Taylor

5 star reviews

A fantastic outdoor activity in South Petrolia! The challenges were fun, and we discovered so much about local history around 392 Tank Street.

Olivia Smith

5 star reviews

My partner and I had an epic date exploring South with the scavenger hunt. We loved the riddles at Boys Own Fire Hall and Robert M Nicol Library.

Liam Brown

5 star reviews

The Petrolia Scavenger Hunt was a blast! My family enjoyed solving puzzles at Victoria Hall and the Historical Oil Discovery Site. A perfect day out!

Emma Johnson

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