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City exploration game
Montreal - Old Port Highlights
3.66Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 50 min 2.8 km Montreal App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Hear distant echoes of military parades marching through the Square or the chanting of the Sulpicians. Rumor has it that there was once a cemetery here!
Don’t worry, you’ll get to take your mind off these ghostly dealings as you trail after clues, following the footsteps of St Lawrence Iroquois. You’ll also learn about the Saint Lawrence River and how Montreal came to be!
Don’t worry, you’ll get to take your mind off these ghostly dealings as you trail after clues, following the footsteps of St Lawrence Iroquois. You’ll also learn about the Saint Lawrence River and how Montreal came to be!
Is this for you?
Who it's for
First-time visitors and day-trippers get an easy 2.8 km walk of around 90 minutes along the Old Port, from the Daniel McAllister tug to the Jacques-Cartier Pier, with clues and stories of the Sulpicians and early Montreal. Couples and families wanting more action than a museum visit will enjoy it. The route stays outdoors by the river, so if you want a live guide or shelter from bad weather, pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Imagine 17th Century ships sailing up the St Lawrence River.
See an architectural landmark designed by Moshe Sadfi.
Zip-line across ile Bonsecours.
Enjoy the surroundings from the Grand Quai rooftops.
Get swept up in a gripping fictional narrative, brought to life by our top-notch writers.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
3.66 / 5
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 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
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
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
Montreal
A · Start
350 Pl. Royale, Montréal, QC H2Y 3Y5, Canada
B · Finish
220 Rue de la Commune E, Montréal, QC H2Y, Canada
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Lorraine Ferns.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Lorraine Ferns
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see and do in the Old Port of Montreal on foot?
This walk takes in the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History, the Daniel McAllister Tug, Habitat 67, the Grand Quai, the Montreal Science Centre, the Jacques-Cartier Pier, La Grande Roue de Montreal, Hangar 16, the Tyrolienne MTL Zipline and Voiles en Voiles, with a story and a puzzle at each place.
How many km is the walk and how long does it take?
The route covers about 2.8 km. Most players take around 90 minutes, including the walking and solving the puzzles at each stop, though you can go at your own pace.
Where does the walk start and finish?
It starts at the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History and finishes at Voiles en Voiles on the waterfront. It is not a loop, so you end up at a different spot from where you began.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together, so couples, friends and families can follow the clues on one phone and work through the puzzles side by side.
Do we need to book a time, and can we pause?
No booking or set time is needed. You start whenever you like, with no guide or group to meet, and you can pause partway along the Old Port and continue later.
Is Montreal - Old Port Highlights self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Montreal - Old Port Highlights start and finish?
It starts at Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History, 350 Pl. Royale, Montréal, QC H2Y 3Y5, Canada and finishes at Voiles en Voiles, 220 Rue de la Commune E, Montréal, QC H2Y, Canada. The route is approximately 2.8 km and includes 10 location-based puzzles.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
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A riverfront shaped by trade, migration and much older histories
The St. Lawrence River made this area central to Montréal’s growth as a port, but the city’s story did not begin with European settlement. Indigenous peoples used and inhabited the island long before Ville-Marie was founded in 1642. This quest follows the historic riverfront and Old Montréal while recognizing those layered histories rather than presenting the port as the city’s single origin story. Playable languages: English.
