Turn downtown Saskatoon into your gameboard with Operation City Quest: a two-hour app-driven scavenger hunt that sends teams across riverfront paths, murals, and historic sites. Expect photo challenges, local riddles, and a remote guide to nudge you toward the leaderboard.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step off the curb into a downtown that pushes you forward — the South Saskatchewan River glinting to the east, murals and brick façades sliding past as your team pores over a riddle on a phone screen. Operation City Quest converts Saskatoon’s compact core into a timed gameboard: photo challenges, local trivia, and quick tasks that send you sprinting between public art, cafés, and riverfront paths.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Basic walking fitness; suitable for families and most ages
Wildlife
History
Downtown Saskatoon sits on the South Saskatchewan River and occupies Treaty 6 territory; the city’s growth followed river crossings and rail-era warehouses repurposed into cultural venues.
Conservation
Keep photo challenges low-impact: don’t climb on public art, respect private property, and carry out any trash to protect riverfront habitats and urban green spaces.
Reserve your spot on the Operation City Quest Scavenger Hunt - Saskatoon, SK today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a fully charged smartphone
The game runs through a mobile app and photo uploads — a dead battery stops play; bring a power bank for backup.
Wear supportive walking shoes
Expect up to a few kilometers on pavement, plus short stair sections near river access points.
Download the app and test location services
Enable GPS and camera permissions before you start to avoid delays at the first checkpoint.
Plan for public transit or central parking
Start near downtown transit hubs or River Landing parking to minimize transit time to the meeting point.
Smartphone with camera
Required to receive tasks, upload photos, and track your team’s score.
Portable charger (power bank)
Keeps your device powered for the full two-hour game and any post-game navigation.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive footwear handles pavement, plaza cobbles, and short stair sections comfortably.
Small daypack or crossbody bag
Holds water, wallet, and layers while keeping your hands free for photos and clues.