Ottawa Outdoor Escape Game: Foods of the World
Solve clues, uncover stories, and discover the city's most remarkable eateries on foot.
This Ottawa outdoor escape game blends puzzle-solving with genuine food culture discovery, guiding participants through a curated trail of restaurants and cafes that define the city's multicultural dining scene. The experience is self-guided, phone-based, and designed for curious explorers of all ages.
Players step into the role of world-famous detective Olympus Peraux, receiving clues on their phone that unlock story chapters and reveal directions to the next stop. Each location carries a real narrative, from a cafe owner who feeds thousands in need to hidden gems rarely found on standard tourist itineraries.
The route connects eleven of Ottawa's most interesting eateries, including Ottawa Bike Cafe, Thali, Seoul Dog, Tamis Cafe and Restaurant, Farinella Rochester, and Beyond the Pale Brewing Company. The format sits at the intersection of a walking tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt.
After booking, participants receive an email with download instructions for the game app. Each person is encouraged to have their own ticket for the best experience, though sharing a single phone among a small group is possible.
Tour Highlights
Explore eleven of Ottawa's most compelling eateries, including lesser-known spots rarely featured in guidebooks.
Discover a diverse range of food cultures, from Korean street food at Seoul Dog to Italian baking at Farinella Rochester.
Solve a series of original challenges crafted by professional writers, each unlocking a new chapter of the detective story.
Learn about a restaurant owner whose generosity extends to feeding thousands of people in need across the city.
Play entirely on your own phone at your own pace, with no fixed start times and no need for a live guide.
Conclude the adventure at Beyond the Pale Brewing Company, where the story and city exploration come to a satisfying close.
Itinerary
The journey begins here, where participants receive their first clue. Solving it unlocks the opening chapter of the detective story and reveals directions to the next location.
The next clue leads to this Korean-inspired eatery. Players study the challenge here to unlock the following segment of the narrative.
A new clue awaits at this stop. Participants can linger as long as they wish before continuing the trail at their own pace.
The penultimate challenge is presented here. Solving it advances the story and sets the direction for the final stop.
The final destination brings both the detective story and the city exploration game to a close. A fitting end to the trail.
What Is Included
Included
- Mobile game access via app download
- Detective story narrative across all stops
- Clues and challenges for all eleven eatery locations
- Post-booking email with full instructions
- Self-guided experience with no time restrictions
Not Included
- Food or beverages at any of the stops
- Transportation between locations
- Live guide or in-person host
- Gratuities
Important Information
Ready to Play Detective in Ottawa?
Join the trail, crack the clues, and uncover the stories behind Ottawa's most fascinating food destinations. Book your spot and start the adventure at your convenience.
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