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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 11 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Thali, 136 R. O'Connor St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2G7, Canada
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Places you will visit
11
It will take you
100-130 mins
You will walk
3420 steps
Total distance
2.6 km
Route you will explore
Starting point Thali
136 R. O'Connor St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2G7, CanadaFinish point Kettlemans Bagel
912 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W6, CanadaAbout this quest
On this deliciously fun adventure, you’ll visit some of the coolest culinary joints in Canada’s capital city and learn about tasty global traditions and histories which contribute to Ottawa’s unique food scene.
Along the way, you’ll solve a kooky ‘who-dunnit’ poisen mystery, hunting down clues and completing fun challenges!
Play this game using a bike or e-scooter. If you don’t have one, you can rent from Escape Bicycle Tours & Rentals at 65 Sparks St.
Highlights
Visit a restaurant whose owner generously fed 1000's in need.
Discover the exotic origins of some everyday staple foods.
Explore the diverse flavors of the world which are on offer in Ottawa.
Learn about the fusion of food traditions which both challenge and preserve traditional identities.
Come hungry as you will be visiting and can sample from 11 of Ottawa’s most interesting eateries including South Indian, Korean, Caribbean, Filipino, Italian, African, Middle Eastern, and Canadian.
You can pause the game and eat at any of them during the game.
The mission: Your story in Ottawa
There are many disgruntled chefs to whom he gave rather nasty reviews, so your list of suspects is long. You decide to go under-cover as a top gastronomic critic and pay a visit to Ottawa’s best chefs one by one.
Do you have the culinary knowledge to pull off your disguise?
Will you find the killer before he finds you?
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Tamis Cafe & Restaurant
Thali by Coconut Lagoon
Good to know before you play
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.
Ratings and Reviews
2 ratings
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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-$40 per person
Questo
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
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-$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 |
