CANADA · SELF-GUIDED APP GAMES IN CANADA
The good self-guided app games in Canada give up their weekend slots first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Ottawa’s murals through a self-guided Questo game, with clues, local stories, flexible pacing, and practical advice on walking or biking.
“A very fun way to explore the city! Plenty of art and cardio... Killing 2 birds with 1 stone :) Tip: Wear comfortable shoes.”
Explore Vancouver’s Gastown and waterfront with a $7.20 self-guided puzzle walk covering Art Deco landmarks, history, and 14 clues.
“We enjoyed the stories associated with each of the landmarks and the encouragement to look more closely at the architecture. The clues were fun (some pretty challenging). At the price, it's hard to go wrong”
Solve 10 phone-led puzzles across Ottawa, from City Hall to Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal, at your own pace for $8.38.
“we indicate to go to an address on departure for pick-up. No precise time and no one on site when we could just start the puzzle. the address was not easy to find. Why not simplify by saying city hall. The number of kilometres to cover would have been good information to know for someone like me who is mobility impaired. When I saw that the end ended on the side of gatineau. We did the part that was getting closer to the byward market and we finished it there.Auto-translated”
Explore Kingston’s historic core on a flexible 2.8 km smartphone scavenger hunt with 34 challenges, local history, and family-friendly fun.
“Very good tour. Good history lesson. Finding parking can be hard. We ended up parking on the street. A little difficult to start it but we did figure it out.”
Explore Old Quebec with a flexible app-led scavenger hunt featuring seven landmarks, audio stories, riddles, local tips, and 24/7 access.
“This could have been the perfect way for us to see the city. We weren't sure if we each needed or own device (if you like to work as a group, one device is fine. It was nice that it was an option to use multiple devices.) The issue was the app ATE battery. We have two androids less than a year old and a brand new Iphone. All three went from full charge to less than 10% in a couple of hours. We had to go back to the hotel room to recharge our phones. Uninstalled the app, and the phones lasted the expected 24+ hours.”
Explore 35 Old Montreal sights with a smartphone scavenger hunt, solving 30+ challenges at your own pace for $44.85 per group.
“It was a fun activity to get to know the area! An opportunity to learn the history of Old Montreal and surroundings”
Review of Ottawa’s $9.63 self-guided scavenger hunt, with Parliament, the Rideau Canal, puzzles, audio stories, route tips, and honest advice.
“J'y suis allée en 1987 et la restauration n'était pas avancé comme maintenant et c'est tout simplement magnifique! Ni trop long, ni trop court.”
Explore Sydney, Cape Breton, with a smartphone scavenger hunt covering 18 sights, local history, waterfront views, and 12 clever challenges.
“My husband and I enjoyed running around town solving fun problems as we answered several questions about the place. It gave us great opportunities to talk to people along the way which made the experience even richer. We learned odd things at every stop. People were so friendly and curious about the scavenger hunt that it really increased our enjoyment. Would love to do this again in other towns and cities.”
Explore Montreal at your own pace with a $10.80 app-led scavenger hunt covering 4.7 km, local stories, puzzles, and food tips.
“Captivating interactive tour even for children holding the phone for direction and diversifying place.Auto-translated”
Solve a grisly Ottawa murder while walking downtown, using your phone to follow clues, tackle puzzles, and explore at your own pace.
“Fun but could have used 2 phones instead of having everyone’s looking down at their phones. Not too much walking. Everyone was able to do it”
Review of Ottawa’s self-guided walking scavenger hunt, with Parliament, the Rideau Canal, monuments, 57 challenges, price, and practical tips.
“This is a total waste of time. Terrible instructions, plus the app keeps closing and then you have to start all over, it doesn’t remember your previous answers! We quit after 2nd question, completely lost and would advise anyone to find any other tour”
Explore Trois-Rivières on foot with 42 smartphone challenges, historic sites, river views, and a flexible private scavenger hunt.
“We loved the concept and we're excited to do it. The first few clues worked out well however the ones where codes were, were challenging and took up too much time when time was of the essence. One of the sites 209 Rue du Forges did not exist. Where it should be was a blank wall. We did go back to 309 where the Magestic was and found the answer. At the steps it was not clear as to where to turn as a result we turned incorrectly. At the end of the day we were unable to complete as we had to get back on board. I feel you…”
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