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A cabinet of curiosities to sell in Charlottetown

3.8Player rating
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Play at your pace · usually 77 min 1.9 km Charlottetown App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

About this quest

Explore Downtown and its beautiful historic houses. You will learn about the curiosities of Charlottetown and how people lived in the XIX Century. 

Walk lovely streets, admire magnificents buildings, solve challenges with yours kids (or alone), and have an hour of fun and knowledge. 

You will find stories of ships, musicians, a bank without money… and even ghosts.

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Families with school-age kids and architecture lovers get a relaxed walk past Hillhurst, Fairholm and the LePage house, solving puzzles and hearing stories of ships, musicians, a bank without money and ghosts. It is free to play and takes around 90 minutes over 1.9 km. You see the houses from the street, so anyone hoping to tour their interiors or question a live guide should pick something else.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Best to know about real life in XIX Century Charlottetown.

  • Funny challenges to solve with children.

  • Another way to learn important historical facts that help to build the actual Prince Edward Island.

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

3.80 / 5

5 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Charlottetown

A · Start

236 Kent St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1P3, Canadá

B · Finish

180 Richmond St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4K4, Canadá

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

Along the way

Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included

The people behind the adventure

Created by Fer.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Fer

Good to know before you play

  • No attractions ticket(s) required

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is there a self-guided walking tour of Charlottetown, PEI?
Yes. This quest is a self-guided walk through downtown Charlottetown, played on your phone. The app leads you from King's Square past 19th-century houses, tells the story of each place and sets a puzzle at every stop. There is no guide and no group to join, and it is free to play.
What curiosities of Charlottetown does the walk cover?
You learn how people lived in the 19th century while passing historic houses such as Hillhurst, Fairholm, Holland Grove and Pownal house. Along the way come stories of ships, musicians, a bank without money and even ghosts, ending at the Union Bank Building.
Where does it start and finish, and how long does it take?
The quest starts at King's Square and finishes at the Union Bank Building, so it does not end where it began. The route covers 1.9 km through downtown, including Victoria Row, and most players take around 90 minutes with walking and puzzles included.
Is it good for kids?
It suits families with school-age children, who can solve the puzzles at each stop alongside the adults. The stories of ships, musicians and ghosts keep things lively, and at 1.9 km over around 90 minutes the pace is relaxed. You can also play it alone.
Do we need to book a time, and can we pause?
No booking is needed. You can start whenever you like, there is no group to join, and you can pause the quest and continue later. No attraction tickets are required for any of the stops, and the game itself is free to play.

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