Ottawa Rideau River Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

Looking for things to do in Ottawa? A walk along the Rideau River is a chance to appreciate the importance of the city and discover some of its attractions. At each step, you have to solve challenges in order to find your next destination. You travel from Rideau Falls Park to Green Island, then on to Rideau Hall and the residence of the Prime Minister of Canada, passing parks and fine mansions along the way. Completing the challenges is all part of the fun. This Ottawa Rideau River tourist adventure is a 3.9 km / 2.4 mi walking tour with challenges dotted throughout, and it should take you around 2 hours to finish. On the program: a fun learning experience, 22 sightseeing locations to discover, a look at local history, 22 varied challenges to test your knowledge, fun for all ages including kids, a walk at your own pace over 3.9 km / 2.4 mi, pets welcome throughout the tour, a wheelchair- and stroller-accessible route, and a start whenever you are ready, right from your smartphone, with no fixed schedule.