Put on a crown and explore Red Deer on foot with Wacky Walks: an app-based royal scavenger hunt that sends you to parks, murals, and riverfront sights. Rotate the King/Queen role, complete photo challenges, and learn the city through playful tasks.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step off the main drag and the Red Deer River threads through downtown, daring you to cross bridges and look beyond storefronts. In this scavenger-hunt format you don a virtual crown, hand the scepter to a teammate, and let the app send you on short missions across blocks, parks, and murals — a playful way to map the city at street level.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours (self-paced)
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; light to moderate walking ability for up to a few miles
Wildlife
History
Red Deer developed along a river corridor used by Indigenous peoples and later by Métis and settlers; the name reflects the elk once common along the valley.
Conservation
Stay on public paths, pack out trash, and avoid disturbing nesting birds or riparian vegetation along the river to protect urban wildlife and water quality.
Reserve your spot on the Red Deer City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Wacky Walks today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone
This app-based game relies on photos and chat with a remote host—bring a full charge and a small power bank.
Start downtown in daylight
Begin near the pedestrian mall or Bower Ponds for suggested routes and best lighting for photo challenges.
Wear comfortable shoes
Expect a mix of sidewalks, paved paths, and short park trails—supportive footwear keeps the game fun.
Respect private property
Only take photos in public spaces and follow local bylaws when completing challenges to avoid fines or delays.
Smartphone with camera
Required to run the app, upload photos, and communicate with your remote host.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive footwear for sidewalks, park paths, and occasional stairs keeps the game enjoyable.
Portable power bank
Preserves battery for photos and app chat during longer or multi-stop games.
Light waterproof jacket
Spring showers and river breezes make a compact rain shell useful for comfort and mobility.
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