Turn downtown Ottawa into a gameboard with Crazy Dash’s app-led scavenger hunt. Spend two hours solving clues, completing mini-challenges, and exploring landmarks from ByWard Market to the Rideau Canal.
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You step off the bus into the square; Parliament’s stone faces watch as your team syncs phones and taps the Crazy Dash app. The game spills across downtown Ottawa — through the market’s open-air bustle, past memorials, and along the slow, lapping edge of the Rideau Canal — turning familiar streets into a series of clues and quick challenges.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most abilities; light walking and some brisk segments mean basic endurance is helpful
Wildlife
History
Ottawa became Canada’s capital in 1857; the Rideau Canal, completed in 1832, is a key historic feature running through downtown.
Conservation
Stick to sidewalks and marked public spaces, pack out waste, and avoid disturbing memorials and wildlife; the canal corridor is managed for both heritage and recreation.
Reserve your spot on the Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Ottawa by Crazy Dash today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone and bring a power bank
The experience runs through a mobile app and a full charge plus backup power keeps you in the game for two hours or more.
Wear supportive shoes
Pavement and cobblestones dominate the route — comfortable, closed shoes reduce foot fatigue for walking and quick dashes.
Start near public transit
Begin at Confederation Square or ByWard Market to minimize walking to the meeting point and use nearby buses or the O-Train.
Plan for weather and light
Bring a lightweight rain jacket in spring/fall and layer for colder winter conditions; short daylight hours affect evening bookings.
Smartphone with Crazy Dash app
The app delivers clues, tracks points, and connects you to the remote host.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your device charged through extended play and photo-taking.
Comfortable walking shoes
Support on pavement and cobbles makes the two-hour game more enjoyable.
Light waterproof jacket
Protects against typical spring showers and sudden weather shifts.
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