Downtown Ottawa: Private Investigator Quest Experience

Free cancellation available
Service animals welcome

Discover Ottawa’s historic locations and the people who left their mark there by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of a private investigator uncovering a disappearance.

As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure?

Highlights include:

• Explore City Hall, Senate of Canada, Piazza del Duomo and other lesser-known places.

• Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers.

• Find some of Ottawa’s most “instagrammable” sights!

• Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game and treasure hunt.

• Learn how Ottawa became the capital of Canada.

After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

What's included

  • 24/7 customer support.
  • A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • A tour guide.
    • Entry tickets to attractions (no needed to complete the tour)

    Additional information

    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

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    55 Laurier Ave W, Laurier Ave W 55, Downtown, Ottawa, K2P 2L1
    • 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.
    End point
    Monument to the Algonquin Chief Tessouat, Hull, District de Hull, Gatineau, K1A 0M8
    You will finish at Tessouat sculpture.

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