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Quebec City Ghost Quest: Self-Guided History Game in Old Town

11 Reviews 4.18 out of 5 stars Based on 11 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Quebec City, Canada
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

You are a soldier from the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, 1759. You think you survived. You need to find General Montcalm, deliver a letter, and save the city of Québec.

Follow the clues through the fortifications, cathedrals, and cobblestoned courtyards of one of North America's most storied cities — a UNESCO World Heritage Site where 400 years of history live in every stone. But something about the city feels wrong. The streets are too quiet. The people don't seem to see you. And the letter in your pocket grows older with every step.

This self-guided exploration game has 11 stops across Old Town Québec, taking about 1 hour 30 minutes over 1.6 km of easy walking. No guide, no group, no fixed schedule — start anytime and play at your own pace using the Questo app. Includes audio narration at every stop.

Perfect for history lovers, couples, and anyone who wants to experience Québec's story from the inside.

What's Included

  • Flexible scheduling — start anytime, play at your own pace
  • Story-driven mystery — deliver a secret letter before it's too late
  • Interactive puzzles at the Parliament, fortification walls, and Place Royale
  • Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

3004 Avenue Honoré-Mercier
Québec, QC G1A, Canada

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Rue des Pains Bénits
Québec, QC G1K, Canada

You will be guided step by step to Place Royale by the Questo app. Follow the instructions closely and you'll get here.

What To Expect

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Fontaine de Tourny (pass by)

Although only recently installed in Québec City, the Tourny Fountain has a fascinating history. Six copies of this work, designed by French sculptor Mathurin Moreau in 1853, were made, and it was exhibited at the 1855 World's Fair in Paris.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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St. Louis Gate (pass by)

The first Saint-Louis Gate was in the late 17th century under the French Regime at its present location. During the British Regime, the army closed the gate doors at night to restrict travel between the city and outlying areas, which disrupted trade and hampered the city's development.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Cannonball Tree (pass by)

Everyone familiar with Old Quebec is familiar with the tall old elm tree on Rue Saint-Louis at the corner of Rue du Corps-de-Garde, and what appears to be a large cannonball trapped in its gnarly roots. Calèche drivers slow their horse's gait to point it out to their passengers. Curious passers-by invariably stop and try to figure out how the cannonball could have gotten there, and when.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Chapelle des Ursulines (pass by)

Founded in 1639, the Couvent des Ursulines is the oldest institution of learning for women in North America. Its chapel is where French general Louis-Joseph Montcalm was buried after he died in the 1759 battle that decided the fate of New France.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (pass by)

In 1804 the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity was the first Anglican church built outside Britain. Now its a National Historic Site of Canada (1989). The Cathedral designed in the neoclassic Palladian style, and it was modeled after the St Martin-in-the-field Church in Trafalgar.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Hotel De Ville De Quebec (pass by)

The public square was then known as Grande Place, Grande Place de la Haute Ville, and Place du Marché. In 1900, the public square was renamed Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville following the construction of city hall, though it was also known as place Notre-Dame and place de la Basilique until the middle of the 20th century.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Seminaire du Quebec (pass by)

The Séminaire de Québec was a society of Catholic priests founded in 1663 by François de Laval, who would become the first bishop of Québec. He established this society to train priests, evangelize the Aboriginals, and administer the parishes of the colony as a whole.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Monument Samuel De Champlain (pass by)

This monument, created in honor of the founder of Québec City, a work by Paul Chevré, was inaugurated in 1898.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Monument Jean-Paul Lemieux (pass by)

Jean-Paul Lemieux, (November 18, 1904, December 7, 1990) was one of the foremost twentieth-century painters in Canada. He worked in several different styles, as represented by his five artistic periods.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Place Royale (pass by)

This is the precise location where Samuel de Champlain built the first permanent French settlement in the Americas. Erected in 1608, his first abitation was a fort, store, trading post, and residence all rolled into one. That's why Place Royal is considered the cradle of French North America.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Parliament Building (pass by)

The Parliament Building (French: Hôtel du Parlement) is an eight-floor building in Quebec City and home to the Parliament of Quebec, composed of the Lieutenant-Governor and the National Assembly. The building was designed by architect Eugène-Étienne Taché and was built from 1877 to 1886.
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City Hall of Quebec City (pass by)

It was inaugurated on September 15, 1896, in the Old Quebec neighborhood. The building slopes downward as it was built on a hill and was once home to the Jesuit College (Jesuit Barracks) from the 1730s to 1878. The city hall was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1984.
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Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral (pass by)

Notre-Dame-de-Québec has served the first Catholic parish in North America ever since 1664. It acquired cathedral status in 1674 when it became the seat of the huge Diocese of Québec, and 200 years later, that of a basilica. Its history has been marked by shelling, fires, and multiple reconstructions and renovations.
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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

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Quebec City Ghost Quest: Self-Guided History Game in Old Town?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Quebec City Ghost Quest: Self-Guided History Game in Old Town?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Flexible scheduling — start anytime, play at your own pace.
  • Story-driven mystery — deliver a secret letter before it's too late.
  • Interactive puzzles at the Parliament, fortification walls, and Place Royale.
  • Play solo on one device or in multiplayer — each player on their own phone.
  • Self-guided ghost quest through UNESCO-listed Old Town Québec.
The following is NOT included:
  • Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app).
Apr 2025
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The minimum age to participate is 1..

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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Quebec City Ghost Quest: Self-Guided History Game in Old Town is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Quebec City Ghost Quest: Self-Guided History Game in Old Town 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!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Flexible scheduling — start anytime, play at your own pace
  • Story-driven mystery — deliver a secret letter before it's too late
  • Interactive puzzles at the Parliament, fortification walls, and Place Royale
  • Play solo on one device or in multiplayer — each player on their own phone
  • Self-guided ghost quest through UNESCO-listed Old Town Québec
  • Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app)

Additional Info

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  • 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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