uQuest

"Ottawa is the most boring city of all." We kept hearing some version of that idea, especially from students and people who are new to the city. But Ottawa isn't actually boring - the problem is that discovering something new to do can take more effort than it should. We wanted to create something that encourages people to get out, explore, and experience places they might otherwise never find. Instead of searching through endless lists of restaurants, attractions, and things to do, what if exploring the city felt more like playing a game? That idea became uQuest. What it does uQuest turns Ottawa into a real-world adventure. Users can discover side quests around the city, choose what interests them, travel to the location, and complete it to earn 'feathers.' Those 'feathers' can then be used to customize their owl companion, giving users a reason to keep exploring and completing new…