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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 12 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Crichton Lodge / Fridland - Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence, 1160 Lisgar Rd, Rockcliffe Park, ON K1M 0E6, Canada
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Ottawa City Pass
The complete Ottawa adventure.
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Places you will visit
12
It will take you
56-86 mins
You will walk
4860 steps
Total distance
3.7 km
Route you will explore
Starting point Crichton Lodge / Fridland - Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence
1160 Lisgar Rd, Rockcliffe Park, ON K1M 0E6, CanadaFinish point American Ambassador’s Residence
Lisgar Rd & Rockcliffe Rd, Ottawa, ON K1M 2H5, CanadaAbout this quest
You wake up in the wrong room, with the wrong memories—and someone is chasing you. You’re Jackson, an Ottawa local who was supposed to meet your best friend Elsa last night. Now you’re sprinting past mansion gates and embassy crests, pockets full of odd clues (a pet collar, a coffee receipt, a handwritten note) and a headache that won’t quit.
Follow your footprints through Rockcliffe Park—Ottawa’s most prestigious, story-stacked neighbourhood—where flags, coats of arms, sculptures, and stone guardians become your guideposts. Decode what happened between the Norwegian gateposts and the US ambassador’s residence, piece together the elephants, harps, lions and keys, and find out why “Lornado” is inked on your skin.
It’s a thriller wrapped in a neighbourhood tour: part mystery, part heritage walk, part international scavenger hunt. Lace up—or hop on a bike or e-scooter—and retrace the wildest night you (don’t) remember.
Highlights
Admire Rockcliffe’s lavish homes and international twist.
Explore Ottawa’s past and present
Discover the origin of Ottawa’s famous tulips
Experience the Rockeries, a piece of Ottawa’s heritage
The mission: Your story in Ottawa
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Stornoway Residence
Rockcliffe Park and the Rockeries
Good to know before you play
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.
Ratings and Reviews
149 ratings
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30-$40 per person
Questo
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30-$40 per person | Affordable per-group pricing |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
