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Overview
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.
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.
End Point
You will finish at Tessouat sculpture.
Redemption Instructions
• Unlock your city game in the Questo app using this link: [https://questoapp.com/unlock](https://questoapp.com/unlock) • Download the Questo app using this link (it’s free): [onelink.to/questo](http://onelink.to/questo) • Head to the starting point and enjoy your city game!
Language Offered
English-WRITTEN
French-WRITTEN
Itinerary
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.
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.
3. Study your next clue on National Arts Center.
4. To unlock the next part of the story you will be given your next clue to solve the challenge that awaits you.
5. Look up your next clue to unlock the next part of the story and give you the correct directions.
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.
7. Receive your next clue. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
8. Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.
9. Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.
10. You will finish at Tessouat sculpture. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.
11. Explore at your own pace while admiring the Museum of History around you.
Inclusion
Pause and resume anytime for total flexibility
Engaging storyline as a private investigator
10 puzzle challenges across Ottawa
Mobile access code for the quest
Exclusion
A tour guide.
Entry tickets to attractions (no needed to complete the tour)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
Reviews
4.3
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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