Toronto Scavenger Hunt

By: Daniel Makus

Year: 2025

Game Start:

Start Date: Monday, 23.06.2025

Start Time: 18:00

Submission Instructions: Send all solutions together via wetransfer to: daniel.makus@gmail.com

1. 89 CHESTNUT RESIDENCE - BEGINNING THE ADVENTURE

  • Take a group photo in front of the main entrance with the residence's name.
  • Find the nearest cafe and write down its name and opening hours.
  • Take a picture of a local map or information board with the route towards City Hall.

2. DUNDAS SQUARE - HEART OF ENTERTAINMENT

  • Take a selfie with the largest LED screen.
  • Count how many different languages are visible on advertisements.
  • Find a street art stall - take a picture of the most interesting artwork.
  • Take a picture of the place that, in your opinion, best captures the atmosphere of Toronto.
  • Find the nearest skyscraper and take its picture - write down the building's name.

3. EATON CENTRE - SHOPPING AND ARCHITECTURE

  • Find the famous flying geese sculptures - take their picture.
  • Take a picture of your reflection in an electronics store window.
  • Write down the names of three stores with typical Canadian products.
  • Count how many entrances lead to the shopping center.
  • Take a picture of the interior of the glass roof - look for reflections of skyscrapers.

4. ST. MICHAEL'S CATHEDRAL

  • Take a picture of the facade and find the year of its construction.
  • Find a commemorative plaque - photograph it and describe it in two sentences.
  • Count how many bells are in the tower (if visible).
  • Find and photograph the tallest skyscraper visible from the square in front of the church.

5. FINANCIAL DISTRICT - TORONTO SKYSCRAPERS

  • Take a picture of three different skyscrapers from street level.
  • Find the name of the most modern office building - write down its name and number of floors.
  • Take a picture of one skyscraper reflecting in another glass building.
  • Look for a historic building among the modern ones - take a picture of the contrast.
  • Take a picture with a Canadian bank logo visible.

6. CHINATOWN - CULTURE AND DIVERSITY

  • Find a store with Chinese products and photograph three interesting items.
  • Take a picture of a street sign with Chinese characters - transcribe and translate them.
  • Count how many restaurants are on one block - specify their cuisines.
  • Find a temple or place of worship and photograph architectural details.

7. CN TOWER - SYMBOL OF TORONTO

  • Take a picture of the entire tower from the greatest possible distance.
  • Count how many visible floors the tower has from street level.
  • Find the name of the restaurant in the CN Tower and write down its height.
  • Take a picture of the tower reflecting in another building.
  • Find an informational element about the tower's history and write down its opening date.

8. CLOUD GARDENS - GREEN SPACE IN THE CITY

  • Find the greenhouse and take a picture of its interior.
  • Count how many different plant species can be seen (min. 5).
  • Find a water feature (waterfall, fountain) and take an artistic photo.
  • Take a picture of a sculpture or installation in the garden.

9. SCULPTURE GARDEN – OUTDOOR ART

  • Take a picture of three different sculptures and name them according to your own interpretation.
  • Describe the materials from which the works are made.
  • Take a group photo with a chosen sculpture as the background.

10. NATHAN PHILLIPS SQUARE

  • Take a picture of the iconic "Toronto" sign and count how many letters the structure has.
  • Count the number of flags around the square.
  • Find the fountain and take a picture with as many reflections in the water as possible.
  • Take a creative picture of the city hall from an unusual perspective.
  • Find a skyscraper visible from behind the city hall building - provide its name (if marked).

11. CITY HALL - FINISH LINE

  • Take a picture of the entire group with the city hall in the background.
  • Find and photograph the information board about the building's history.
  • Describe the architecture of City Hall in three sentences.

Game End:

End Date: Tuesday, 24.06.2025

End Time: 20:00

Now send all your answers!