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Ottawa Rideau River self guided walking tour and scavenger hunt
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Mobile ticket
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Offered in: English
What to Expect
Stop at: Rideau Falls Park
See several monuments, and the actual Rideau "curtain" Falls as you walk around this park, learning about its monuments' significance and solving challenges.
Pass by: Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Learn about this organisation and its history. Solve a challenge as you spend 5 minutes here.
Stop at: Ottawa River
See the Ottawa River and learn about its origin and end points, and about Gatineau across the water. Solve a challenge.
Stop at: Green Island
Walk over the Rideau River Falls to Green Island where you'll encounter several monuments, and solve 4 challenges. 15 minutes
Stop at: Mackenzie-Papineau Memorial
Learn about the Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion, which war it fought in, and solve a challenge here.
Stop at: National Artillery Memorial
See and learn about this monument and who it honors. Solve a challenge here
Stop at: Remember Flanders
See the statue of Lt-Col. John McCrae and learn about his poem "In Flanders Fields". Solve 2 challenges here.
Pass by: Diefenbaker Building
See this government building and solve a challenge with it as you make your way across Green Island to Maple Island. 10 min
Stop at: Maple Island
Walk across the south Minto Bridget from Green Island to Maple Island. Here discover a Hungarian Monument and solve a challenge.
Stop at: Stanley Park
Walk across the north Minto Bridge and solve another challenge before entering Stanley Park. From here, seek an embassy and solve another challenge.
Pass by: Embassy of Spain
See the Embassy of Spain in Canada and learn about its history. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here.
Pass by: St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church
Admire this small yet beautiful Anglican church. Learn its history and significance. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes here.
Pass by: Rideau Hall
Walk by the secondary entrance gate to Rideau Hall's ground. Learn about the estate that houses the Governor General of Canada, its history, and its significance. Solve a challenge here. 5 minutes
Pass by: Embassy of Vietnam
See and learn about the Embassy of Vietnam to Canada. Solve a challenge here. 5 minutes.
Stop at: The Queen Elizabeth II Equestrian Statue
In front of Rideau Hall's main entrance, see this grand equestrian statue of Queen Elizabeth II. Solve a challenge here.
Pass by: Stornoway
Learn about Stornoway, the official residence of the leader of the opposition party. Solve a challenge here, Spend 5 minutes
Stop at: 10 Sussex Dr
See the gatehouse the RCMP uses to guard the Prime Minister of Canada. Solve a challenge here.
Pass by: Trans Canada Trail
Learn about the Trans Canada Trail which is behind 10 Sussex and the residence of the Prime Minister, along the Ottawa River. 5 minutes
Pass by: South African High Commission
See and learn about South Africa's High Commission to Canada. Learn about its flag and who's residence this was originally. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes
Pass by: 24 Sussex Dr
Through the gate, see the residence of Canada's prime minister. Learn about this house and its history as you solve a challenge here. 5 minutes here
Pass by: Ambassade de France / Embassy of France
See and learn about the Embassy of France to Canada. Solve a challenge here 5 minutes
What's Included
- 22 points of interest seen
- Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
- 24/7 customer support
- 22 varied challenges
- 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
Meeting Point
Once you're standing near the parking area of Rideau Falls Park, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.
End point
This experience ends at the starting point.
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.
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