The Best Way to Discover Ottawa: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo with the giant spider statue at the National Gallery or a stroll by the National War Memorial and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups.

The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app:

Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way.

Audio & Text: Listen to our audio guide or read the history/legends of each site.

Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations.

What you will visit: Parliament, Centennial Flame, The National War Memorial, The Famous Five, Rideau Canal, Major's Hill Park, Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, Royal Mint, National Gallery, and the Champlain Statue.

Ottawa Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

Enjoy a role-playing scavenger hunt experience that encourages people to step outside, solve the murder mystery and build connections with long-lasting memories.

The Murder Mystery in Ottawa is an interactive game/activity where you are guided by the Questo mobile app through a set of locations in Ottawa, while stepping in the shoes of the story's main character. At each location, you will follow directions and solve very fun puzzles, riddles, and cryptic codes that will unfold the story and guide you to the next location. 

Designed to be enjoyed on foot, this experience is ideal for exploring the city on a romantic date, a family outing, or as a team-building activity. During the activity, you will also visit popular and hidden places in Ottawa while learning fun stories about them. This is a storytelling experience just as much as it is a role-playing scavenger hunt.

Ottawa Murder Mystery: Self-Guided City Detective Game

YOW Adventure Tours stands out as Ottawa's only interactive adventure that combines the thrill of an escape room, the exploration of geocaching, and the competitive excitement of The Amazing Race, all in one incredible outdoor experience. Perfect for groups, families, and teams, our adventures transform Ottawa's iconic landmarks and hidden gems into an unforgettable game board.

Whether you're solving puzzles, racing against the clock, or hunting for geocaches, our tours provide an immersive and dynamic way to explore the city. With options to integrate Aqua Taxi rides, your adventure expands across both land and water, adding another layer of excitement.

Escape Rooms in Ottawa

Ottawa Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

Ottawa Murder Mystery: Self-Guided City Detective Game

Outdoor Escape Room Adventure Tour - Many Game Options