Shadows of Prohibition: The Montreal Escape
4.36148 Reviews521 people have played this questMontreal, 1920s. The air is thick with smoke, whispers, and forbidden drinks. You wake up under blooming cherry trees, a stranger’s jacket draped over you - and a wallet inside that could get you killed.
Al Capone’s friends don’t forgive easily. Follow the hidden trails of the city’s Prohibition past, solve puzzles to uncover secret bars and forgotten deals, and escape the night’s deadly mistake. Grab your friends or family, walk the misty streets, and piece together the clues before it’s too late.
This isn’t just a stroll - it’s a real-world mystery where your wit and nerve will shape your fate. Will you slip away unseen... or become part of the legend?
How many are playing?
Unlock · CA$15.99Staying a few days in Montreal? All 5 Montreal quests for CA$54.99 · pays for itself by quest #4. See the Exploration Pass →
Places you will visit
11
It will take you
75-105 mins
You will walk
3420 steps
Total distance
2.6 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Sakura Garden whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 11 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Place des Arts and see where you land on the Montreal leaderboard.
Highlights
Discover or rediscover the cultural heart of the city in a brand new light.
Dive into a mythical era ridden with gangsters, bootleggers and worse, jazz musicians.
Visit popular and unknown locations around the town center.
Follow the journey of a sympathetic drunkard stranded in his own city.
Ratings and Reviews
148 ratings
Sandra Boyer
Sarah
Hugo Collomb
Man Nga Liu
jean-francois Renard
Made by Alexandre Matte-Deschênes
Alexandre Matte-Deschênes created this quest · the route, the puzzles and the story are theirs.
Meet the makerThe mission: Your story in Montreal
Light goes through your retinas. Foggy, blurry light. Are those… cherry trees? The branches mix with flashes of liquors of all sorts.
As you stumble up, something in your pocket bothers you. (Take out your wallet, look at your cards.)
Who’s that? Could you have taken the wrong jacket?
Oh oh – you’ve been with dangerous people lately. Friends of Al Capone and Conrad Labelle. What if it’s theirs? Oh no, no… OK. Just remember the place, drop the jacket incognito, and you may live another day! Think!
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the idea behind Shadows of Prohibition?
You wake up in 1920s Montreal, with a wallet that’s not yours and serious trouble brewing. You follow clues, discover speakeasies, dodge gangsters, and try to unravel what went wrong—all before it’s too late.
Is this more for mystery lovers or history buffs?
BOTH. If you love mystery, you’ll dig the sneaky clues and shady characters. If you like history, the Prohibition era, jazz, and Montreal’s past are woven into the storyline. Great combo.
Could this be a cool date night idea?
Yes! It’s atmospheric—nighttime or dusk adds to the mood. Solving puzzles together, walking past old bars, getting chills from the story… it’s something different and memorable.
Is it something families with kids can enjoy?
It depends on the kids. Older ones (teens) who enjoy thrill, history, puzzles will love it. Younger kids might find some parts scary or confusing. Also better during daylight if with little ones.
Where does the quest start and end?
You start at Sakura Garden in downtown Montreal and finish at Place des Arts. It winds through central streets & hidden spots in between.
Is Shadows of Prohibition: The Montreal Escape self-guided?
Where does Shadows of Prohibition: The Montreal Escape start and finish?
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30–$60 (€23–€50) per person
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Availability
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Requires advance booking
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Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| 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–$60 (€23–€50) per person | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
Joined by 1,000,000+ explorers worldwide
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Prohibition-era Montréal
Why American Prohibition sent nightlife north
When alcohol was prohibited across the United States from 1920 to 1933, Québec followed a different path: beer, wine and licensed drinking remained available under provincial regulation. Montréal’s clubs and cabarets attracted visitors from across the border and strengthened its nightlife reputation. This quest uses that real contrast as its setting; the Al Capone connection and missing-wallet escape are fictional. Playable languages: English, French.
