Start point: the Samuel de Champlain Monument, next to Dufferin Terrace - open the app and hit “Start.”
Briefing in-app: your case file, suspects & how gameplay works (2-3 mins).
Chapters: 10-14 bite-size missions guiding you through Old Quebec highlights.
Gameplay: decode ciphers, match details on buildings, choose story paths.
Pacing: typical playtime ~90-120 minutes with optional cafe breaks.
Finish: back at the Samuel de Champlain Monument; get your team score & debrief screen.
Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate. Walking: ~2-3 km on old town streets and a few staircases.
Who it’s for: Couples, friends, families with older kids, team bonding.
Monument Samuel-De Champlain, Monument Samuel-De Champlain, Esc. Frontenac, Québec, QC G1R 4S7, Canada
Open the Explorial app to start the activity.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Step into Death in the Shadows, a self-guided outdoor escape game that turns Old Quebec into your crime scene. Follow clues, interrogate story characters in-app, and piece together evidence as the city becomes your board. You'll uncover hidden details around landmarks such as Place d'Armes, the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity and the Wolfe-Montcalm Monument, solving clever puzzles and unlocking twists. Start when you like, take breaks for coffee, and play entirely at your own pace, it's private to your group.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.