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Ottawa Embassies self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt

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Ottawa Embassies self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt

About this activity

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 neighbourhood. Learn about Ottawa’s international importance and discover some of its attractions. You'll solve challenges to discover your next destinations.

Buy either a single or a group ticket.

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

- 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's 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

  • Once you're standing near the Strathcona Park parking area, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.

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

Cancellation policy

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

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