Adventure Brief
Turn Ottawa into a live gameboard with Wacky Walks’ two-hour app-driven scavenger hunt. Follow clues, snap photos, and compete in real time with a remote host guiding the fun.
2 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Turn Ottawa into a live gameboard with Wacky Walks’ two-hour app-driven scavenger hunt. Follow clues, snap photos, and compete in real time with a remote host guiding the fun.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
The pavement is alive with clues: a bronze moose peering from a storefront window, a canal lock that dares you to time a selfie at the right ripple, and cobblestones that hum with commuter footsteps. On Wacky Walks’ scavenger hunt in Ottawa, you move through the city like a detective with a phone, following an app and a remote guide who nudges the game forward and throws in surprise challenges.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires standing and walking up to a few miles at a relaxed pace.
Wildlife
History
The Rideau Canal, completed in 1832, transformed this river corridor into a navigable link and later became a recreational and cultural spine for Ottawa.
Conservation
The city maintains canal water quality and seasonal management; stay on designated paths and avoid feeding wildlife to reduce ecological impact.
Reserve your spot on the Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Ottawa by Wacky Walks today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone
The game runs in an app and includes photo uploads — bring a fully charged phone and a small power bank for extra sessions.
Comfortable shoes
Expect city walking on mixed pavement and occasional cobbles; sneakers or light hiking shoes keep you nimble for challenges.
Plan transit to start
Start near ByWard Market or Parliament Hill to access transit and parking easily and avoid backtracking across the canal.
Bring a light jacket
Ottawa weather can shift quickly; a light, packable jacket keeps the game fun if wind off the river picks up.
Smartphone with camera
Required for the app, photo tasks, and to communicate with the remote host.
Portable power bank
Keeps your device charged through the two-hour game and any extra exploration afterward.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides traction and comfort on pavement, cobbles, and occasional wet surfaces by the canal.
Small daypack
Holds water, wallet, and any souvenirs without slowing you down during challenges.