Ottawa Self Guided Walking Tour And Scavenger Hunt
Overview
Are you looking for things to do in Ottawa? Our Ottawa scavenger hunt is a 3-hr self-guided walking tour with challenges, taking you from Château Laurier to the Supreme Court and the ByWard Market, without missing Parliament Hill, of course!
Buy either a single or a group ticket.
Solve challenges at every step to discover your next destination and earn points. Learn a little history as well as interesting facts about what surrounds you.
The Ottawa Scavenger Hunt is a 4.5 km / 2.8 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It takes 3 hours to complete.
A fun learning experience. See the 44 sights. Learn some local history. Fun for all ages, kids included. Walk at your own pace. Pets are allowed throughout the tour. Wheelchair- and stroller accessible throughout. Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule. Take as little or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt.
What's Included
- Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
- 24/7 customer support
- Solve 57 varied challenges on this tour
- 44 points of interest seen on this tour
- 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 Location
2 Rideau Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 8X5, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Government Conference Centre (pass by)
Women Are Persons!
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Valiants Memorial
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Flags of Canada
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
National Arts Centre (pass by)
Governor General's Foot Guards Regimental Museum (pass by)
Ottawa City hall (pass by)
Confederation Park
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lord Elgin Hotel (pass by)
Oscar Peterson Statue
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The National War Memorial
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sparks Street
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Capital Information Kiosk (pass by)
The Valour Building
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bank of Canada Museum (pass by)
Supreme Court of Canada / Cour Supreme Du Canada (pass by)
National Gallery of Canada (pass by)
National Press Building (pass by)
Centennial Flame
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parliament Hill and Buildings (pass by)
Statue of Sir Wilfrid Laurier
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bytown Museum (pass by)
Fairmont Château Laurier (pass by)
Major's Hill Park
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
ByWard Market (pass by)
Ottawa School Of Art (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ottawa Self Guided Walking Tour And Scavenger Hunt?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required).
- 24/7 customer support.
- Solve 57 varied challenges on this tour.
- 44 points of interest seen on this tour.
- 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.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ottawa Self Guided Walking Tour And Scavenger Hunt is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ottawa Self Guided Walking Tour And Scavenger Hunt will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
- 24/7 customer support
- Solve 57 varied challenges on this tour
- 44 points of interest seen on this tour
- 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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
