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Play Edmonton like a playground of holiday clues. The Holly Jolly Hunt uses an app to turn city lights, storefront displays and river-valley paths into a one-hour scavenger competition for families and groups.
Play Edmonton like a playground of holiday clues. The Holly Jolly Hunt uses an app to turn city lights, storefront displays and river-valley paths into a one-hour scavenger competition for families and groups.
A bright phone screen, the hum of conversation, and a city wearing its holiday lights—this is the opening frame of the Holly Jolly Hunt in Edmonton. Teams step into streets and river-valley parks with a simple objective: find seasonal items, snap proof through the app, and complete playful tasks that earn points and laughter.
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Operated by Holly Jolly Hunt - Holiday Scavenger Hunt · Edmonton, Alberta
A bright phone screen, the hum of conversation, and a city wearing its holiday lights—this is the opening frame of the Holly Jolly Hunt in Edmonton. Teams step into streets and river-valley parks with a simple objective: find seasonal items, snap proof through the app, and complete playful tasks that earn points and laughter.
Edmonton’s grid and the broad sweep of the North Saskatchewan River create natural corridors for an urban hunt. The river valley itself is a glacially carved bowl—history that shaped routes people use every season—and the city’s roots as Fort Edmonton show in pockets of preserved brick and the lively blocks of Old Strathcona. Holiday displays, community light installations and storefront traditions provide most of the scavenger targets, while local culture adds quirky, non-traditional items that keep teams alert.
Expect a one-hour, low-impact urban walk suitable for families, co-worker teams, or a friendly competition. The remote guide communicates by text if you need support; the app tracks photos and scores a live leaderboard. Terrain is paved sidewalks, pedestrian plazas and flat park paths—think easy footing but variable winter conditions.
Practical tips: arrive with a charged smartphone, shuffle teams for varied perspectives, choose daylight for easier photo capture or plan well-lit routes after dark, and use transit or nearby paid parking. The game is social by design—embrace the silliness, respect local businesses when photographing displays, and you’ll leave with seasonal snapshots and a new kind of city memory.
easy.
1 hour.
Light walking ability; suitable for most ages and fitness levels
No—Holly Jolly Hunt is app-driven with a remote guide available by text for assistance during the one-hour activity.
Teams can vary; the app supports groups of any size, though smaller teams move faster and submit photos more quickly.
Yes—strollers are accessible and service animals are permitted; plan routes that avoid steep or busy stairways.
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled start for a full refund; last-minute cancellations are not refundable.
Edmonton developed from Fort Edmonton, a fur-trade post; its river valley and historic districts still shape how people move through the city today.
Stick to sidewalks and designated trails, avoid trampling plantings, and support local businesses whose displays you photograph to keep the city festive and sustainable.
Holly Jolly Hunt - Holiday Scavenger Hunt operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A bright phone screen, the hum of conversation, and a city wearing its holiday lights—this is the opening frame of the Holly Jolly Hunt in Edmonton. Teams step into streets and river-valley parks with a simple objective: find seasonal items, snap proof through the app, and complete playful tasks that earn points and laughter.
A bright phone screen, the hum of conversation, and a city wearing its holiday lights—this is the opening frame of the Holly Jolly Hunt in Edmonton. Teams step into streets and river-valley parks with a simple objective: find seasonal items, snap proof through the app, and complete playful tasks that earn points and laughter.
Edmonton’s grid and the broad sweep of the North Saskatchewan River create natural corridors for an urban hunt. The river valley itself is a glacially carved bowl—history that shaped routes people use every season—and the city’s roots as Fort Edmonton show in pockets of preserved brick and the lively blocks of Old Strathcona. Holiday displays, community light installations and storefront traditions provide most of the scavenger targets, while local culture adds quirky, non-traditional items that keep teams alert.
Expect a one-hour, low-impact urban walk suitable for families, co-worker teams, or a friendly competition. The remote guide communicates by text if you need support; the app tracks photos and scores a live leaderboard. Terrain is paved sidewalks, pedestrian plazas and flat park paths—think easy footing but variable winter conditions.
Practical tips: arrive with a charged smartphone, shuffle teams for varied perspectives, choose daylight for easier photo capture or plan well-lit routes after dark, and use transit or nearby paid parking. The game is social by design—embrace the silliness, respect local businesses when photographing displays, and you’ll leave with seasonal snapshots and a new kind of city memory.