Montreal Mystery Quest: Shadows of Prohibition
Overview
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.
What's Included
- One device works for up to 3 players; buy extra tickets for the full multiplayer experience
- Real Prohibition history at every stop, from jazz migration to police corruption
- Flexible scheduling, start anytime, play entirely at your own pace
- 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
- Self-guided Prohibition mystery through central Montreal
- Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app)
Meeting Location
200 Rue De la Gauchetière Ouest
Montréal, QC H2Z 1X7, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Montreal
QC H2X 1Y9, Canada
You will finish at Place des Arts.
What To Expect
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Sakura Garden
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sun Yat-sen Park
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Paix Park
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Quartier des Spectacles
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Church of Saint John the Evangelist
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. James United Church
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Place des Festivals
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Place des Arts
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Activity code: C-107194P298
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