Downtown Ottawa: Private Investigator Quest Experience

7 Reviews4.14 out of 5 stars Based on 7 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Ottawa, Canada
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200 to 230 minutes (Approx.)
Mobile Ticket
Instant Confirmation

Overview

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).
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • A tour guide.
  • Entry tickets to attractions (no needed to complete the tour)

Meeting Location

Meeting point

55 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K2P 2L1, Canada

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• 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, District de Hull, Gatineau, QC K1A 0M8, Canada

You will finish at Tessouat sculpture.

What To Expect

1110 Laurier Ave W

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ottawa City Hall

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Arts Centre

Study your next clue on National Arts Center.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Senate of Canada Building

To unlock the next part of the story you will be given your next clue to solve the challenge that awaits you.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The National War Memorial

Look up your next clue to unlock the next part of the story and give you the correct directions.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parliament Hill

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fairmont Château Laurier

Receive your next clue. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa

Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Railway Street

Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Monument to the Algonquin Chief Tessouat

You will finish at Tessouat sculpture. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Canadian Museum of History

Explore at your own pace while admiring the Museum of History around you.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Operated by a business

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Still have questions?

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Activity code: C-107194P276

Reviews

4.14
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Average 4.14 out of 5 stars based on 7 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

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