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  • Montreal, Canada

Gatineau Self Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Are you looking for what to do in Gatineau? A stroll through the Hull sector is an opportunity to learn about its history and discover all its attractions. You must solve challenges at each step to know your next destination. Walk from the Maison du Citoyen to Jacques-Cartier Park, passing by the Canadian Children’s Museums and History Museum, as well as Fontaine Park, several monuments, and other sites. You will have fun taking on challenges. The Gatineau Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 3.1 km/1.9 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 2 hours to complete. - A fun learning experience - See the sights! 20 locations - Learn some local history - Challenge your knowledge - 24 varied challenges - Fun for all ages, kids included - Walk at your own pace: 3.1 km/1.9 mi - Pets allowed throughout the tour - Wheelchair and stroller accessible throughout - Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule - Also available in French.

What to Expect

Private tour
8 stops
16 places
1 hr 30 min – 2 hrs

Stop at: Maison du Citoyen

10 min

See and learn about Gatineau's City Hall. See some public art installations and solve a challenge.

Pass by: Canadian Museum of History

Walk around the right and rear of the Canadian Museum of History, as you learn about what it contains. Admire some public art outside the museum and solve a few challenges as you walk around it. 5 minutes.

Stop at: Sentier des Voyageurs

5 min

Walk between the Kruger paper mill and the Canadian History Museum. Learn about the history of the paper industry here. Solve a few challenges as you make your way to the river's edge.

Pass by: Parliament Hill

As you approach the Ottawa River, you can clearly see and admire the rear of the Canadian Parliament. Learn some of its history and solve a challenge. 5 min

Pass by: Alexandra Bridge

See and learn about the Alexandra railway Bridge. Solve a challenge and continue walking to the next destination. 5 min

Pass by: Canadian Children's Museum

See and learn about the Canadian Children's Museum as you walk behind it along the Ottawa River. Solve a challenge Spend 5 minutes here.

Stop at: Trans Canada Trail

5 min

Walk away from the History Museum and Children's Museum to the north, under Alexandra Bridge, on the Trans-Canada Trail. Solve a challenge

Pass by: Port de plaisance Jacques-Cartier - Marina de Hull

Walk past the little marina on the Ottawa River Solve a challenge 5 min here

Stop at: Jacques Cartier Park

15 min

Walk through this large park along the Ottawa River to see its monuments. Learn some of the city's history and about its heroes. Solve a few challenges while you are here.

Pass by: Maison Charron

See his old house museum within Jacques Cartier Park. Solve a challenge 5 min here.

Stop at: Statue of Maurice Richard

5 min

See and learn about the French-Canadian hockey legend that is Maurice "The Rocket" Richard. Solve a challenge

Stop at: Stop 12

10 min

Walk on the park side of this street and learn about Gatineau's match-making history. See a few urban art installations. Solve a few challenges.

Pass by: Centre communautaire Fontaine

See the New-France Virtual Museum located in the Fontaine Community Center. Learn about it and solve a challenge. 5 min here

Stop at: Tennis Courts Parc Fontaine

5 min

Walk through Fontaine Park, by the tennis courts and other sports areas as you learn more about how the city came about. Solve a few challenges before exiting on the opposite end of the park.

Pass by: Place du Portage Phase II

Approach many of the Brutalist government of Canada buildings of downtown Hull/Gatineau. Solve a challenge 10min

Stop at: Fontaine du Parc Portage

5 min

See the public park behind Gatineau's City Hall. Solve a challenge

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
  • 24/7 customer support
  • 24 varied challenges
NOT INCLUDED
  • This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.
  • You can pause the activity to visit any of the locations along the tour route.

Meeting And Pickup

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

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Starting from

CA$60.00

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