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Ottawa Scavenger Hunt: Ottawa’s Iconic Sights

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Two hours. One epic Ottawa adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Ottawa you will compete for the top spot in your city. You can start your scavenger hunt any time your group is ready. Learn how it works.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Ottawa. This top rated Ottawa scavenger hunt is 1.73 miles and has 8 stops.

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Activity Info: Ottawa’s Iconic Sights

Canada's capital city is like the country itself, peaceful and absolutely stunning. On this epic scavenger hunt in Ottawa, you'll make a loop around the city centre in search of iconic buildings, whimsical art, and tasty markets. Along the way, you'll meet heroic roommates, dutiful watchmen, and one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time. It's time to strap on those walking shoes, round up some friends and book your Ottawa scavenger hunt today!

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time. Explore the art, culture, and history of Ottawa.

Some of what you'll see: Notre Dame Cathedral, National War Memorial, Ottawa Art Gallery, ByWard Market Square Rideau Canal, Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, Major's Hills Park, Rideau Canal

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How It Works: Ottawa’s Iconic Sights

Explore Ottawa like never before. All you need is a phone and some free time! Our cross-platform mobile app (available on iOS and Android) uses GPS and AI photo scanning to help you navigate from stop to stop as you uncover hidden art, history, and culture all around you.

Solve riddles at each stop, complete hilarious photo challenges, and compete with your team to score the most points and top our city-wide leaderboard.

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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


Custom Events For Ottawa’s Iconic Sights

Whether you're heading out for a weekend getaway, throwing a surprise birthday party for your best friend, or celebrating your bachelorette party, the fun never stops with ScavengerHunt.com.

Our Ottawa scavenger hunts are endlessly customizable. Unlock unique challenge types, roles, and other special features as you have a blast, no matter the occassion.

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Earn The Ottawa Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love a little competition? On your photo scavenger hunt, each player on your team will receive interactive challenges. You'll work together to solve riddles, answer trivia and complete photo challenges for a chance to top the Ottawa leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Score: 6177
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Score: 5800
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Team: The wrights

Score: 5680

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The Top Rated Scavenger Hunt In Ottawa

See our amazing reviews of our Ottawa scavenger hunt walking tour!

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I had so much fun with my friends and saw things that I haven't before...even living in the area

Laura

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Great way to see some sights. Ottawa is a beautiful place. Directions were good.

Senga

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very cool concept

Jemma Aveling

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Good hunt and nice day. Great sights and lovely city

R. Benstead

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Overall good hunt! The text challengers were a fun twist!

Tia

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Using ScavengerHunt.com made exploring Downtown easy and enjoyable. We loved every moment of this engaging adventure around Ottawa!

Lucas W.

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The scavenger hunt was such a fun activity in Ottawa. I loved solving puzzles while taking in the sights around Fairmont Chateau Laurier.

Ava L.

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We enjoyed this walking tour of ByWard Market so much. Each stop revealed fascinating history about our lovely Ottawa!

Ethan H.

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This Downtown scavenger hunt was an amazing experience. It brought us closer as friends while discovering beautiful locations together.

Olivia M.

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A great way for tourists to see iconic spots like Major's Hill Park and Rideau Canal while enjoying some friendly competition.

Noah G.

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Such a fun thing to do in our charming capital city. The scavenger hunt took us to places we never knew existed in Ottawa.

Mia D.

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Exploring the hidden gems of ByWard Market was a highlight. The Ottawa scavenger hunt kept us engaged and entertained throughout.

Liam B.

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This outdoor activity around Downtown was so refreshing. Walking by Fairmont Chateau Laurier made it even more special.

Sophie W.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of the capital. We loved wandering through the Ottawa Art Gallery and along the Rideau Canal.

Jake J.

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I had a blast exploring Major's Hill Park and ByWard Market Square with my family. The Ottawa scavenger hunt was perfect for all ages.

Emily S.

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I loved using ScavengerHunt.com for this walking tour. It made exploring Downtown so much more interactive and exciting!

Lucas W.

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I highly recommend this as a thing to do in Ottawa. It was engaging and educational, plus we got some great photos at each stop!

Mia L.

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What a great walking tour of ByWard Market! The app made it easy to navigate while learning about historic buildings along the way.

Ethan H.

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This was an incredible Downtown adventure! The scavenger hunt took us to places we would have missed otherwise, like the beautiful canal.

Isabella M.

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The Ottawa scavenger hunt is perfect for tourists wanting to see iconic spots like the National Arts Centre while having fun.

Mason G.

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Such a fun thing to do in the capital! I loved wandering through ByWard Market, soaking up the sights and sounds of this vibrant area.

Sophia J.

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Exploring Downtown was amazing! The National War Memorial and Ottawa Art Gallery really showcased the city's rich history.

Noah B.

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This Ottawa scavenger hunt was a fantastic outdoor activity. Walking along the Rideau Canal was so refreshing and enjoyable.

Ava W.

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What a fun date idea in the ByWard Market! We loved discovering hidden gems like the Fairmont Chateau Laurier while solving puzzles.

Liam J.

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I had a blast exploring the Ottawa scavenger hunt with my family. The National Arts Centre and Rideau Canal were highlights for us.

Emma S.

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Using ScavengerHunt.com made our exploration of Downtown so easy and enjoyable. Loved every moment of this unique adventure!

Ethan H.

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The Ottawa scavenger hunt is definitely a must-do activity! It’s interactive, educational, and perfect for anyone visiting the area.

Isabella R.

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This walking tour around ByWard Market was incredible! We got to see historic sites while having fun solving challenges.

Noah D.

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What an enjoyable way to spend time in Downtown! The Ottawa scavenger hunt made exploring so much more engaging.

Ava M.

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A great experience for tourists looking to see iconic spots in Ottawa. The art gallery and canal were highlights of our day.

Mason G.

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This was such a fun way to explore our capital city. The Ottawa scavenger hunt took us to amazing spots I never knew existed.

Olivia J.

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I loved discovering Downtown's rich history through this Ottawa scavenger hunt. Each stop revealed something new and exciting.

Liam B.

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The Ottawa scavenger hunt was perfect for an outdoor adventure. Walking by Fairmont Chateau Laurier was such a treat!

Sophie W.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of the ByWard Market! The Ottawa scavenger hunt led us to hidden gems like the National Arts Centre.

Jake J.

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I had a fantastic time with my family on the Ottawa scavenger hunt. Exploring the Rideau Canal and Notre Dame Cathedral was a blast.

Emily S.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in ByWard Market. It made exploring so much easier and more enjoyable!

Ryan L.

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This was one of the best things to do in Ottawa! We enjoyed walking through Downtown and learning about its rich history.

Megan C.

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The walking tour aspect of this Ottawa scavenger hunt was fantastic. I appreciated all the history shared at each location we visited.

Chris L.

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We had an amazing time on this Downtown scavenger hunt. It felt like an exciting treasure hunt through the heart of ByWard Market.

Laura H.

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This is a great way for tourists to discover iconic points of interest around Ottawa. We loved every moment of our adventure!

Daniel M.

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What a fun way to see Ottawa! The scavenger hunt led us to beautiful spots we hadn't explored before, making it memorable.

Jessica G.

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Exploring Downtown was a highlight of my week. The historic sites like Fairmont Chateau Laurier were even more impressive than I expected.

David W.

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The Ottawa scavenger hunt was an amazing outdoor activity. Walking along the Rideau Canal while solving puzzles made for a perfect day.

Sarah B.

5 star reviews

This was such a fun date idea in the ByWard Market. We enjoyed discovering hidden gems like the National War Memorial together.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Ottawa scavenger hunt with my family. The kids loved finding clues near the Rideau Canal and Notre Dame Cathedral.

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Ottawa’s Iconic Sights will help you discover new exciting things, taking you to popular attractions and secret sites even the locals don't know about. We'll lead you to 'must-see' landmarks and treasures including: National War Memorial, Notre Dame Cathedral, Ottawa Art Gallery, ByWard Market Square Rideau Canal, Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, Major's Hills Park, Rideau Canal. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
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It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the Ottawa scavenger hunt or any ScavengerHunt.com city scavenger hunt (we have more than 400 hunts in cities across the globe). After securing your tickets, choose the city you want to explore. Download the Let's Roam app (our awesome parent company), select your adventure/activity, and start your epic journey!
Every scavenger hunt, whether in your home or outside, is designed to bring teams together. Outdoor hunts are a fun way to explore with your friends and family and help groups see the city in an exciting new way. Our In-Home hunts are designed to help kill boredom and help you learn more about each other. Be prepared to learn something new and have a great time. Our software helps us customize your scavenger hunt to your tastes as you solve clues. At the end of your hunt, you'll be ready to do it in another city! Get Your Gift or Tickets
Your scavenger hunt will lead your group across town to the best-known landmarks as well as hidden gems. Along the way, you and your teammates will complete fun photo challenges, test your knowledge of local trivia, and solve riddles that will bring your entire group together. ScavengerHunt.com by Let's Roam is a great way to explore a new city or learn more about an old favorite. Learn how it works.
Yes, our scavenger hunts are socially distant and outdoors. Questions are hidden on plaques, statues, and more outside. You won’t enter buildings and will only interact with your family/friend bubble. These wacky walking adventures are the perfect way to explore in a safe manner. Your group can pause at any time and take a break. Challenges are often off the beaten path and away from heavily trafficked tourist attractions.
Our one-of-a-kind in-home scavenger hunts help you, your friends, family or date explore, discover, and connect. All you’ll need is your phone, your team, and your home. The interactive Let’s Roam app will present you with a series of challenges and questions ranging in difficulty and point value.
Our scavenger hunt tickets are flexible and can be used in any of our locations for up to two years. When you purchase as a gift you will receive an instant printable card for the recipient.
Our scavenger hunts take about 2 hours. You can pause your scavenger hunt if you'd like to explore a stop on the hunt or get drinks/food along the way.
Whenever you're ready to explore! If you're doing an outdoor hunt, daylight may help you find some clues, you can go any day, any time (even holidays). You will never be asked to go inside buildings on your hunt, so you don't have to worry about business hours. No reservation is required for groups of less than 20.
During your hunt each person will be texted photo challenges, trivia, and other activities for everyone to do together. We recommend purchasing a role for everyone in your group and kids over 6. If a person doesn't have their own device, you can have up to 4 roles on a single device. Our app will let you know when to pass the device to them when it's their turn.

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