Playing as an investigative archivist, you will intercept an encrypted frequency and follow a seamless walking loop from the Lower Town, up the cliffside, and across the Plains of Abraham.
Decode physical monuments to uncover long-lost subterranean tunnel maps.
Places you will visit
10
It will take you
115-145 mins
You will walk
3020 steps
Total distance
2.3 km
Made by Quebec City Scavenger Hunt
Quebec City Scavenger Hunt created this quest · the route, the puzzles and the story are theirs.
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to The Founder’s Vantage whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 10 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at The Ultimate Stand and see where you land on the Quebec leaderboard.
Highlights
Retrace Foundations: Explore the 1608 birth site of New France at Place Royale.
Inspect Defenses: Examine old stone battlements, arrow slits, and iron cannons.
Peer Underground: Study buried ruins through the glass viewing domes on Dufferin Terrace.
Crack the Code: Input the master sequence at the final Joan of Arc Garden.
The mission: Your story in Quebec
ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE
What to expect from The Cartographer’s Secret Sentinel
Track a legendary 18th-century mapping network across Vieux-Québec in this 10-stage urban puzzle adventure. Playing as an investigative archivist, you will intercept an encrypted frequency and follow a seamless walking loop from the Lower Town, up the cliffside, and across the Plains of Abraham. Decode physical monuments to uncover long-lost subterranean tunnel maps.
Retrace Foundations : Explore the 1608 birth site of New France at Place Royale. Inspect Defenses : Examine old stone battlements, arrow slits, and iron cannons. Peer Underground : Study buried ruins through the glass viewing domes on Dufferin Terrace. Crack the Code : Input the master sequence at the final Joan of Arc Garden.
Start: The Founder’s Vantage. Finish: The Ultimate Stand. 10 challenges included.
Good to know before you play
- Step Into the Story
- Difficulty level: Easy 🟢😊
- Wear a hat and sunscreen, have enough water
- Varied terrain/elevation, may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
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
Quests are more fun with friends or family. Each player who wants to play on their own phone needs their own access.
Ratings and Reviews
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