Escape Tour Ottawa
Discover the city's secret exit!
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Discover Ottawa in a Different Way
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Escape within 2 hours
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The Story of Ottawa
Starting location: 220 Elgin St
It is 1867. Thomas D\'Arcy McGee walks contentedly through the streets of Ottawa. For years, the native Irishman had worked for greater freedom and prosperity for Irish Catholics. And with success, as this created the Confederation of Canada. In fact, D\'Arcy McGee is now so popular that he has just been elected as a member of Canada\'s First Parliament. Life is smiling on him, but unfortunately not everyone thinks so.
The Fenian Brotherhood, a group of Irish Protestants, initially saw an ally in Thomas. But after he openly distanced himself from the "Fenians," they became archenemies. D'Arcy McGee has received death threats on several occasions, and even now he notices he is being followed. Cautiously he looks over his shoulder. Yes, it's a hit again! Will Thomas manage to stay out of the Fenians' hands?
Escape the city
This is where the Escape Tour Ottawa starts. Will you help Thomas D'Arcy McGee in his search for the secret exit? During this unique city game is packed with questions, riddles and cryptic clues. Will you find the secret exit within two hours? Then you will earn a spot on the Wall of Fame. The search begins at the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights, good luck!
Highlights of Ottawa
Want to explore more of Ottawa? Combine your tour with these attractions, which are perfect to visit before or after your tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
In this Escape Tour right in the middle of the story surrounding Thomas D’Arcy McGee. Thomas D’Arcy McGee is trying to stay one step ahead of the Fenians. You’ll follow clues, solve puzzles, and search for the secret exit from Ottawa.
You use your smartphone to follow tasks, codes, and clues. Each solution brings you closer to the secret exit. D’Arcy McGee’s story adds extra suspense to every choice.
This Escape Tour perfect for couples, families with teenagers, groups of friends, and bachelor/bachelorette parties. You’ll explore Ottawa together, but with a mission instead of a standard itinerary. The story surrounding D’Arcy McGee keeps everyone actively engaged.
On a regular city walk, you mostly just look around, but here you’re right in the middle of a story. In Ottawa, the suspense revolves around D’Arcy McGee and the conflict with the Fenians. Because of that, every street feels like a new clue.
The big secret is the hidden exit from the city. You can only find it by looking closely, working together smartly, and solving the right puzzles. Meanwhile, you’ll discover why there’s no time to waste for D’Arcy McGee in Ottawa.