Ottawa Rideau River self guided walking tour and scavenger hunt

2–3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Written guide: English, French
Operated by: Tourist Scavenger Hunt

What is included

Included

Included: 22 points of interest seen
Included: Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
Included: 24/7 customer support
Included: 22 varied challenges

Not included

Not included: This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.
Not included: You can pause the activity to visit any of the locations along the tour route.

Itinerary

Stop 1

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.
Stop 2

Passing by

Learn about this organisation and its history.

Solve a challenge as you spend 5 minutes here.
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 4

15 min

Walk over the Rideau River Falls to Green Island where you'll encounter several monuments, and solve 4 challenges.

15 minutes
Stop 5

5 min

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

5 min

See and learn about this monument and who it honors.

Solve a challenge here
Stop 7

10 min

See the statue of Lt-Col. John McCrae and learn about his poem "In Flanders Fields".

Solve 2 challenges here.
Stop 8

Passing by

See this government building and solve a challenge with it as you make your way across Green Island to Maple Island.

10 min
Stop 9

15 min

Walk across the south Minto Bridget from Green Island to Maple Island.

Here discover a Hungarian Monument and solve a challenge.
Stop 10

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.
Stop 11

Passing by

See the Embassy of Spain in Canada and learn about its history.

Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here.
Stop 12

Passing by

Admire this small yet beautiful Anglican church. Learn its history and significance.

Solve a challenge here.

Spend 5 minutes here.
Rideau Hall

Passing by

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
Stop 14

Passing by

See and learn about the Embassy of Vietnam to Canada.

Solve a challenge here.

5 minutes.
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.
Stop 16

Passing by

Learn about Stornoway, the official residence of the leader of the opposition party.

Solve a challenge here,

Spend 5 minutes
Stop 17

5 min

See the gatehouse the RCMP uses to guard the Prime Minister of Canada.

Solve a challenge here.
Stop 18

Passing by

Learn about the Trans Canada Trail which is behind 10 Sussex and the residence of the Prime Minister, along the Ottawa River.

5 minutes
Stop 19

Passing by

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
Stop 20

Passing by

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
Stop 21

Passing by

See and learn about the Embassy of France to Canada.

Solve a challenge here

5 minutes

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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

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.

Using your ticket

You must convert your voucher to our website before beginning the activity.

To do so, your TripAdvisor/Viator account Must Have your Real Email as we will email instructions to them. These will tell you how to convert your purchase on our website to complete the activity.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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

Options

Rideau River Single Ticket

Scavenger Hunt Individual Tkt: This option is a self-guided walking tour with challenges at every stop, available as an individual ticket.
Rideau River Group Ticket

Scavenger Hunt Group Option: This option is a self-guided walking tour with challenges at every stop, for groups of up to 6 people.