RULES OF THE HUNT

The Cape Breton Life Scavenger Hunt is a week-long adventure across Cape Breton Island. Teams will explore local landmarks, hidden gems, and partner businesses while solving clues and scanning QR codes to earn points.

Gather your team, grab your phone, and get ready to explore the island!

Event Details

Duration:

July 19 – July 25

Team Size:

1–4 players per team (all ages welcome)

Cost:

Free to play

Entry Requirements:

Teams must register with a team name and a valid email address.

Prize Limit:

Only one prize per team.

Prize Claim:

All prizes must be claimed within 14 days of the winner announcement.

Prizes

1st Place

• $200 Cash

• Cape Breton Life Hoodie

• Sponsor Prize Package

2nd Place

• $100 Cash

• Cape Breton Life T-Shirt

• Cape Breton Life Hat

3rd Place

• $50 Cash

• Cape Breton Life T-Shirt

Sponsor Prize Draws

• Teams that complete 10 or more stops will be entered into special sponsor prize draws.

How the Game Works

Teams will travel across the island searching for hidden QR codes at various locations.

• Use the provided map and clues to locate each stop.

• Search within the highlighted area for the QR code.

• Scan the code and log your find online.

• Continue to the next location to earn more points.

The team with the highest total points at the end of the event wins.

Points System

Per Team

• QR Code Scan: +10 points

• Bonus Selfie at Location: +5 points

• Bonus Selfie Wearing Cape Breton Life Gear: +10 points

• Completing All 20 Stops: +20 point completion bonus

Special Event Day

Day 3 of the hunt features DOUBLE POINTS on all QR scans.

Tools You’ll Need

• Team Name

• Charged Cell Phone

• Internet Access (to log finds)

• Hunt Map & Clues

• Notepad and Pen (optional but helpful)

Winners

At the end of the hunt:

• Scores will be calculated from all logged submissions.

• Winning teams will be announced live on Facebook.

• Results will also be posted on CapeBretonLife.ca

Tie Breaker Rules

If teams finish with the same score:

• The team that completed the most stops wins.

• If still tied, the team with the earliest submission timestamp wins.

• If still tied, a random draw will determine the winner.

Cheating & Fair Play

The Cape Breton Life Scavenger Hunt is designed to get people outside exploring the island and having fun.

The following actions may result in disqualification:

• Sharing answers or clues with other teams

• Distributing QR code links or posting locations online

• Submitting multiple entries under different teams

• Moving, removing, covering, or tampering with QR codes

• Logging finds without your full team present

Teams must stay together while logging finds.

Play fair, respect other players, and keep the hunt enjoyable for everyone.

Safety & Responsibility

By participating in the Cape Breton Life Scavenger Hunt, participants acknowledge they are doing so at their own risk.

Cape Breton Life and event organizers are not responsible for any injuries, losses, or damages that may occur during participation.

Participants must:

• Follow all local laws

• Respect private property

• Prioritize personal safety at all times