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Ottawa Rideau River self guided walking tour and scavenger hunt

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Offered in: English

Are you looking for things to do in Ottawa? A walk along the Rideau River lets you learn about the city's importance and discover some of its attractions. You'll solve challenges at each step to discover your next destination. Buy either a single or a group ticket. Walk from Rideau Falls Park to Green Island to Rideau Hall and the residence of the Prime Minister of Canada, passing some parks, and mansions. You will have fun completing challenges. The Ottawa Rideau River Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 3.9 km / 2.4 mi walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 2 hours to complete. - A fun learning experience - See the sights! 22 locations - Learn some local history - Challenge your knowledge: 22 varied challenges - Fun for all ages, kids included - Walk at your own pace: 3.9 km / 2.4 mi - Pets are allowed throughout this tour - Wheelchair- and stroller accessible throughout - Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule

What to Expect

Private tour

10 stops

21 places

2 hrs – 3 hrs

Stop at: Rideau Falls Park

15 min

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

5 min

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

15 min

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

5 min

Learn about the Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion, which war it fought in, and solve a challenge here.

Stop at: National Artillery Memorial

5 min

See and learn about this monument and who it honors. Solve a challenge here

Stop at: Remember Flanders

10 min

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

15 min

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

10 min

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

5 min

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

5 min

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

INCLUDED

22 points of interest seen
Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
24/7 customer support
22 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
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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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