Ottawa Murder Mystery: Self-Guided City Detective Game
Overview
Enjoy a role-playing scavenger hunt experience that encourages people to step outside, solve the murder mystery and build connections with long-lasting memories.
The Murder Mystery in Ottawa is an interactive game/activity where you are guided by the Questo mobile app through a set of locations in Ottawa, while stepping in the shoes of the story's main character. At each location, you will follow directions and solve very fun puzzles, riddles, and cryptic codes that will unfold the story and guide you to the next location.
Designed to be enjoyed on foot, this experience is ideal for exploring the city on a romantic date, a family outing, or as a team-building activity. During the activity, you will also visit popular and hidden places in Ottawa while learning fun stories about them. This is a storytelling experience just as much as it is a role-playing scavenger hunt.
What's Included
- Access to Ottawa Murder Mystery game in the Questo app
- Full availability: Every day of the year.
- 24/7 customer support
- Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.
- Safety: It’s self-guided, open air and you will avoid crowds.
- No equipment/detective kit necessary. The experience can be fully enjoyed only with the smartphone.
- Entry tickets to attractions (Not needed.)
- Tour guide or representative (Not needed.)
Meeting Location
30 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5B9, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
You know the old saying, “The boyfriend did it”? On an ill-fated night, love goes terribly wrong for Bella Wanderlust and Walter Bridges.
Bella, a famous travel blogger, was found dead during a ghost tour led by the theatrical Percy Shadows. Now, it’s up to you to uncover the truth.
Was it Walter, the obsessed boyfriend? Percy, the ghost tour guide with a flair for the dramatic? Or is someone else hiding in the shadows?
Gather clues, interrogate suspects, and expose the real murderer before they strike again. Make sure to have your pen and paper ready to jot down all the crucial evidence.
Main Highlights:
- Investigate a Chilling Mystery – Step into the shoes of a detective and uncover the truth behind Bella's murder.
- Solve Puzzles & Follow Clues – Explore historic streets, decipher hidden messages, and piece together the evidence.
- Uncover a Deadly Secret – Explore famous landmarks and hidden corners as you piece together the truth behind Bella’s murder.
- Perfect for Date Night… Or a Killer Group Activity – Play with your partner, a group of friends, or even solo—just don’t end up the next victim!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This is a walking activity. Not recommended for people with restricted mobility.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Unlock the activity first using the same email you made the purchase with.
- Bring a charged smartphone with internet connection.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-107194P489
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Average 3.22 out of 5 stars based on 9 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Access to Ottawa Murder Mystery game in the Questo app.
- Full availability: Every day of the year.
- 24/7 customer support.
- Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.
- Safety: It’s self-guided, open air and you will avoid crowds.
- No equipment/detective kit necessary. The experience can be fully enjoyed only with the smartphone.
- Entry tickets to attractions (Not needed.).
- Tour guide or representative (Not needed.).
The minimum age to participate is 16..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ottawa Murder Mystery: Self-Guided City Detective Game is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This is a walking activity. Not recommended for people with restricted mobility.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ottawa Murder Mystery: Self-Guided City Detective Game will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Access to Ottawa Murder Mystery game in the Questo app
- Full availability: Every day of the year.
- 24/7 customer support
- Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.
- Safety: It’s self-guided, open air and you will avoid crowds.
- No equipment/detective kit necessary. The experience can be fully enjoyed only with the smartphone.
- Entry tickets to attractions (Not needed.)
- Tour guide or representative (Not needed.)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This is a walking activity. Not recommended for people with restricted mobility.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Unlock the activity first using the same email you made the purchase with.
- Bring a charged smartphone with internet connection.
