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Montreal Mystery Quest: Shadows of Prohibition in Canada, Montréal

200 Rue De La Gauchetière O, Communauté-Urbaine-de-Montréal Montréal, H2Z 1X7

You wake up under cherry trees in Montreal's Chinatown, a stranger's jacket draped over your shoulders and a wallet inside that could get you killed. Al Capo…

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Duration 1h 33m

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Self-guided

No live guide; materials in French, English.

Group size

1–15 travelers

Full description

You wake up under cherry trees in Montreal's Chinatown, a stranger's jacket draped over your shoulders and a wallet inside that could get you killed. Al Capone's associates don't forgive mistakes. Follow the hidden trails of the city's Prohibition past and find a way out before anyone finds you.

This self-guided mystery quest takes you on a 90-minute walk through the living history of 1920s Montreal. Using the Questo app on your smartphone, you piece together a noir story across Chinatown, the old Red Light District, Monument National, and the Place des Arts. Solve cryptic puzzles, decode secret messages, and uncover the underground cabaret scene that thrived while the rest of North America went dry.

Start whenever you like and explore 2.6 kilometres of Montreal's most atmospheric streets entirely at your own pace.

Perfect for history lovers, couples, and curious explorers who want to see the city through a completely different lens. No prior knowledge of Quebec history needed.

Itinerary

You will begin at Sakura Garden. 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.

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Parc Sun-Yat-Sen. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Place de la Paix. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Parterre du Quartier des spectacles. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Church of St. John the Evangelist. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada . You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at St. James United Church. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Place des Festivals. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

You will finish at Place des Arts. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Self-guided Prohibition mystery through central Montreal
  • Decode secret messages and solve noir puzzles across Chinatown and the Red Light District
  • Story-driven 1920s mystery following a drunkard through Montreal's gangster underground
  • Real Prohibition history at every stop, from jazz migration to police corruption
  • Flexible scheduling, start anytime, play entirely at your own pace
  • One device works for up to 3 players; buy extra tickets for the full multiplayer experience

Not included

  • Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app)

Important information

Meeting point

200 Rue De La Gauchetière O, Communauté-Urbaine-de-Montréal Montréal, H2Z 1X7

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessibleInfants must not sit on lapsInfant seats unavailableThank you for booking with Questo. Your code is your booking reference number: the digits after "BR-". Here's how to play it: 1. Activate your quest. Go to the unlock page on the Questo website (questoapp.com/unlock), enter your email and your code. 2. Download the Questo app on your phone (App Store or Google Play) and create an account with the same email used for activation. 3. Once you're logged in to the Questo app, open the Quests section. Your quest will be there, ready to be played. IMPORTANT - Booked more than one ticket? You can invite the other participants right after activating, or later from the Quests section in the app. - If you don't see your quest in the Quests section in the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your code again. You can also upload a screenshot of your booking confirmation there. GOOD TO KNOW - The quest is available every day, at any hour. Go to the starting point and begin whenever you're ready. - Download the story and the map before you head out. After that, it works without internet. - Start with at least 50% battery. Still have questions? Send us a message or talk to our customer support at: questoapp.com/chat

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

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