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Gastown’s Hidden Gold: The Oppenheimer Stash in Vancouver

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⏱️ Total Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume whenever you want.

🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 14 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Marine Building, 353 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6C 0B2, Canada

🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.

🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

14

It will take you

61-91 mins

You will walk

4600 steps

Total distance

3.5 km

Route you will explore

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Starting point Marine Building
353 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6C 0B2, Canada
Finish point Back to the Saloon
1 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2H9, Canada

About this quest

In the historic streets of Gastown Vancouver, fortune whispers from the past. You are a daring treasure hunter chasing the legendary Oppenheimer Stash - a forgotten hoard from the Gold Rush era. 

Guided only by an old letter and your wits, you’ll follow hidden clues, solve real-world puzzles, and uncover secret corners of the city. But beware: a mysterious picture frame reveals glimpses of the past... and the power to steal from it. Riches await, but every choice could change your fate. Explore on foot, challenge your mind, and create unforgettable memories with friends or family. 

Will you seize the treasure - or will the past catch up with you?

Highlights

  • See ornate turn-of the century architecture.

  • Learn about landmarks from the old days of Vancouver that are still standing… and even some that are no longer.

  • Discover Vancouver’s colourful urban roots.

The mission: Your story in Vancouver, BC

You call yourself a treasure hunter, though the less “sophisticated” call you a thief. A letter covered in antique stamps directs you to Vancouver to find the “Oppenheimer Stash,” a stockpile of Gold Rush spoils.
 
Something more than a run-of-the-mill treasure hunt is clearly afoot once you discover a strange picture frame that allows you to see into the past, and even reach in and snatch things from it! Using it could have grave consequences…but you can deal with that once you get rich!

Ratings and Reviews

4.32

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tkek

01 Feb 2026

brithany chantal medellin garcia

04 Oct 2025
The building is under construction and you can't see it.

Namit Jaitly

12 Sep 2025

janetz

06 Aug 2025

FellWren

04 Jul 2025
Had fun! We stopped to eat.

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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours

FeatureRegular Guided ToursQuesto
Flexibility
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
$30-$40 per person
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Requires advance booking
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Passive listening to a guide
Active gamification; you solve the mystery

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Frequently asked questions

What’s the deal with Gastown’s Hidden Gold?

You’re a treasure hunter chasing an old letter from the Gold Rush era. With that, you follow clues around Gastown, solve puzzles, use a strange picture frame that lets you see (and even touch) things from the past. It’s part history, part adventure, part “what-if I could steal from time?”

Who would really enjoy this quest?

Folks who love mystery, history, vintage vibes. Great for friends looking for a fun walk, couples wanting a romantic twist, or families with older kids who dig puzzles or treasure stories.

Could this be good for a romantic evening?

Yes! Picture this: Gastown at dusk, old architecture glowing, solving clues together, maybe stopping at a cozy café or one of the vintage saloons. Makes for a date that’s more than just dinner.

Is this okay for families/older kids?

Yeah, especially with older kids. The puzzle bits are engaging, and the story (hidden gold, picture frame time travel) is exciting. Younger kids might find some scenes confusing, so daylight play helps.

Do I need to start at a specific time or go with a group?

Nope. You can start the quest any time of day. It’s self-guided, so you and your partner, friends, or family can begin when you want (Gastown has plenty of energy any hour).

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