Race through downtown Ottawa with an app-based survival scavenger hunt. Solve zombie-themed tasks and collect points while exploring Parliament, ByWard Market, and waterfront streets in a one-hour, self-guided urban game.
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A chill morning breeze off the Rideau Canal pushes past your sleeves as your team unlocks the first task on the app: find a “survival” item near ByWard Market. The city’s stone facades and wide boulevards become a playing field, pedestrians and pigeons part of the scene as you piece together clues and sprint between landmarks.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves light urban walking over flat to gently sloped pavement
Wildlife
History
Ottawa grew from the 19th-century settlement of Bytown and expanded around the Rideau Canal; many downtown streets and stone buildings reflect that early industrial and federal history.
Conservation
Keep the game low-impact—dispose of any trash, respect private property, and stay on public pathways; minimizing noise and waste protects both urban wildlife and neighbor relations.
Reserve your spot on the Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Ottawa by Zombie Scavengers today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone and enable data
The game runs in an app and relies on live chat with a remote host—bring a full battery or a power bank to avoid interruptions.
Plan a pedestrian-safe route
Stick to sidewalks and crosswalks; avoid private property and busy intersections during peak traffic for safety and faster progress.
Start outside peak tourist hours
Begin early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds near Parliament and the ByWard Market, which speeds up finding items and completing challenges.
Dress for comfort and quick movement
Light layers and comfortable walking shoes make it easier to move between checkpoints and adapt to Ottawa’s variable weather.
Smartphone with charged battery
Required to run the scavenger hunt app, receive tasks, and chat with the remote host.
Comfortable walking shoes
Expect up to an hour of walking on pavement and occasional fast-paced dashes between clues.
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated during warmer months while you move through the city.
summer
Light rain shell or windbreaker
Ottawa weather can change quickly; a packable shell keeps you comfortable during sudden showers.
spring