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Ottawa Embassies self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt

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  • Offered in: English

Looking for things to do in Ottawa? Our Ottawa Embassies scavenger hunt is a 3-hour self-guided walking tour with challenges around the diplomatic neighborhood. Learn about Ottawa’s international importance, and discover some of its attractions. Indeed, you will solve challenges to discover your next destinations. Walk from Strathcona Park to MacDonald Gardens Park to Laurier House, passing by numerous embassies, the Rideau River, and some monuments. Have fun solving the varied challenges. The Ottawa Embassies Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 3.4 km / 2.1 mi walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 2 hours to complete. - A fun learning experience - See the sights! 32 locations - Learn some local history - Challenge your knowledge - Fun for all ages, kids included - Walk at your own pace - Pets are not allowed in all locations on this tour. - Wheelchair and stroller accessible throughout. - Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule

What to Expect

Private tour
3 stops
23 places
2 hrs – 3 hrs

Stop at: Strathcona Park

15 min

This is the starting point for your adventure through Ottawa's Embassies neighborhood. Learn about this park and its name Solve a few challenges in the park

Pass by: Tanzanian High Commission Ottawa

Learn the difference between a High Commission and an Embassy. Learn about this country, and solve a challenge here. 5 minutes on site

Pass by: Embassy of Burkina Faso

Learn about this country and its embassy here. Solve a challenge 5 minutes here.

Stop at: Adàwe Crossing Bridge

10 min

See and learn about the pedestrian bridge over the Ottawa River. Also learn about the river itself, where it starts and ends. Solve a few challenges here.

Pass by: Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Canada

Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here

Pass by: Sri Lanka High Commission

Learn about this country and its high commission here in Ottawa. Also, see the embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela just before. Solve 2 challenges here. Spend 10 minutes here

Pass by: Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here

Pass by: Embassy of Togo

Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here

Pass by: Pakistan High Commission

Learn about this country and its High Commission here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here

Pass by: Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute

Discover this French cooking school here in Ottawa. Solve 2 challenges here. Spend 5 minutes here

Pass by: Algerian Embassy

Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. On your way here, also see the Embassy of Russia and learn the history of its fire in 1956. Solve 2 challenges. Spend 10 minutes here

Pass by: Embassy of the Republic of Guinea

Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here

Pass by: Embassy of Poland

Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Also, see the Embassy of Sudan on your way here, and learn about that country. Solve 2 challenges. Spend 10 minutes here

Pass by: Embassy of the Republic of Turkey Ottawa

Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. See a few murals and street art installations as you walk to this embassy. Solve 3 challenges here. Spend 10 minutes here

Stop at: Macdonald Gardens Park

10 min

Walk through this beautiful park, and learn about its features and historic significance. Solve a few challenges here.

Pass by: Embassy of Bulgaria

Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. See several more urban art installations as you walk here. Solve several challenges. Spend 15 minutes here

Pass by: Embassy of Brazil in Ottawa

Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here

Pass by: Embassy of Austria

Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here

Pass by: Australian High Commission

Learn about this country and its High Commission here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here

Pass by: Laurier House National Historic Site

Discover the residence of 2 former Canadian Prime Ministers. Discover who and learn more about this house. Solve a few challenges here. 10 minutes walking to here and solving challenges.

Pass by: High Commission of Brunei Darussalam in Ottawa

Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here

Pass by: Kenyan High Commission

Learn about this country and its high commission here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here

Pass by: Embassy of Switzerland in Canada

Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • 36 varied challenges
  • Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
  • 24/7 customer support
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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