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- English
- French
Step into the shoes of a private investigator and uncover the secrets hidden in Ottawa’s historic heart. This thrilling quest lets you explore Canada’s capital like never before through puzzles, clues, and an unfolding mystery.
With just your phone, you’ll navigate through 10–15 interactive challenges that guide you to City Hall, the Senate of Canada, and other iconic and lesser-known landmarks. As you solve clues, a gripping detective story unfolds, revealing the fascinating characters and moments that shaped the city. Each puzzle unlocks hidden stories, curious facts, and new directions, no guide or map needed.
What makes this tour unique?
It’s an immersive experience that blends storytelling, history, and outdoor escape-game mechanics to turn downtown Ottawa into a living mystery adventure.
Perfect for curious travelers, couples, families, and amateur sleuths looking to explore the city in a fun and interactive way.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
• Go to the Algonquin Land Acknowledgement (game starting point). • Bring a charged phone. • Open the Questo app and follow the instructions. • You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.
You will finish at Tessouat sculpture.
Itinerary
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1
You will begin at the Algonquin Land Acknowledgement. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Here you will find your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Study your next clue on National Arts Center.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
To unlock the next part of the story you will be given your next clue to solve the challenge that awaits you.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Look up your next clue to unlock the next part of the story and give you the correct directions.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Parliament. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Receive your next clue. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
You will finish at Tessouat sculpture. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
Explore at your own pace while admiring the Museum of History around you.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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