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Overview

Are you looking for what to do in Gatineau? A stroll through the Hull sector is an opportunity to learn about its history and discover all its attractions. You must solve challenges at each step to know your next destination. Walk from the Maison du Citoyen to Jacques-Cartier Park, passing by the Canadian Children’s Museums and History Museum, as well as Fontaine Park, several monuments, and other sites. You will have fun taking on challenges. The Gatineau Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 3.1 km/1.9 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 2 hours to complete. - A fun learning experience - See the sights! 20 locations - Learn some local history - Challenge your knowledge - 24 varied challenges - Fun for all ages, kids included - Walk at your own pace: 3.1 km/1.9 mi - Pets allowed throughout the tour - Wheelchair and stroller accessible throughout - Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule - Also available in French.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Once you're standing outside Gatineau's City Hall, La Maison du Citoyen, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.

Language Offered

English-WRITTEN

French-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Maison du Citoyen
See and learn about Gatineau's City Hall. See some public art installations and solve a challenge.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Canadian Museum of History
Walk around the right and rear of the Canadian Museum of History, as you learn about what it contains. Admire some public art outside the museum and solve a few challenges as you walk around it. 5 minutes.
3. Sentier des Voyageurs
Walk between the Kruger paper mill and the Canadian History Museum. Learn about the history of the paper industry here. Solve a few challenges as you make your way to the river's edge.
Duration: 5 mins
4. Parliament Hill
As you approach the Ottawa River, you can clearly see and admire the rear of the Canadian Parliament. Learn some of its history and solve a challenge. 5 min
5. Alexandra Bridge
See and learn about the Alexandra railway Bridge. Solve a challenge and continue walking to the next destination. 5 min
6. Canadian Children's Museum
See and learn about the Canadian Children's Museum as you walk behind it along the Ottawa River. Solve a challenge Spend 5 minutes here.
7. Trans Canada Trail
Walk away from the History Museum and Children's Museum to the north, under Alexandra Bridge, on the Trans-Canada Trail. Solve a challenge
Duration: 5 mins
8. Port de plaisance Jacques-Cartier - Marina de Hull
Walk past the little marina on the Ottawa River Solve a challenge 5 min here
9. Jacques Cartier Park
Walk through this large park along the Ottawa River to see its monuments. Learn some of the city's history and about its heroes. Solve a few challenges while you are here.
Duration: 15 mins
10. Maison Charron
See his old house museum within Jacques Cartier Park. Solve a challenge 5 min here.
11. Statue of Maurice Richard
See and learn about the French-Canadian hockey legend that is Maurice "The Rocket" Richard. Solve a challenge
Duration: 5 mins
12. Boulevard des Allumettières
Walk on the park side of this street and learn about Gatineau's match-making history. See a few urban art installations. Solve a few challenges.
Duration: 10 mins
13. Centre communautaire Fontaine
See the New-France Virtual Museum located in the Fontaine Community Center. Learn about it and solve a challenge. 5 min here
14. Tennis Courts Parc Fontaine
Walk through Fontaine Park, by the tennis courts and other sports areas as you learn more about how the city came about. Solve a few challenges before exiting on the opposite end of the park.
Duration: 5 mins
15. Place du Portage Phase II
Approach many of the Brutalist government of Canada buildings of downtown Hull/Gatineau. Solve a challenge 10min
16. Fontaine du Parc Portage
See the public park behind Gatineau's City Hall. Solve a challenge
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)

24/7 customer support

24 varied challenges

Exclusion

This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.

You can pause the activity to visit any of the locations along the tour route.

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Tourist Scavenger Hunt

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