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Bookstore Scavenger Hunt in Chilly Ottawa
Add a splash of mystery and engaging fun to your low-budget, adaptable indoor date. Explore several bookstores in Ottawa city, searching for specific hidden titles and enjoying the thrill of the hunt. Revel in your shared literary interests while getting to know each other even better.
- You meet at a pre-decided bookstore in Ottawa. Each of you has a list of books that you need to find. Then, you wander separately in the bookstore, searching for your assigned books.
- Along the way, you have to ask bookstore staff for help and recommendations. This is a great way to break the silence and start conversations. Once both have found all the books, compare the time it took, and grab a coffee nearby for a debrief.
- To add a competitive twist, the person who finds all their books first gets to pick the next bookstore and gets a small prize. The hunt continues through several bookstores, until you're both tired, content and filled with stories and ideas.
Preparation steps:
- To prepare for this date, you need to select at least 5 bookstores in Ottawa. Make a list of 5-8 books from different categories for each store. Ensure these books are not very common, but at the same time, not too obscure.
- Also, decide on a small prize to keep the competitive spirit high. A cute, book-related item is recommended. Buy two, in case the game gets too close.
- Finally, check the opening hours and locations of the bookstores. Ottawa's bookstores are generally open from 10 am to 9 pm, but it's still a good idea to verify.
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Some tips:
- Start the date early in the day to ensure you have enough time for each bookstore.
- Don't forget to respect the bookstore's rules. Keep the noise level down and handle the books with care.
- Remember, the goal is to have fun and enjoy each other's company. Win or lose, the gist of this date is to discover great new books and unknown aspects of each other.
Dialogue ideas:
- I'm fascinated by the knowledge stored in these shelves. Are you a fan of history books?
- The next book's title is encrypted. Do you have any idea about the content of it?
- What genre of books do you prefer the most?
Recommended locations:
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![Indigo - Pinecrest photo]()
Pinecrest Shopping Centre, 2735 Iris St, Ottawa, ON K2C 3Z7, Canada
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![Perfect Books photo]()
258 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L9, Canada
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