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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC
4.49Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 6.2 km Vancouver, BC App-guided
Play in
English
CASE #01 / YOUR MISSION
Your city. Your suspects.
Your case to crack.
- Real streets
- Fictional crime
- App-guided play
CONFIDENTIAL / CASE BRIEFING
The story starts here.
You know the old saying, “The boyfriend did it”? On an ill-fated night, love goes terribly wrong for Bella Wanderlust and Walter Bridges.
Bella, a famous travel blogger, was found dead during a ghost tour led by the theatrical Percy Shadows. Now, it’s up to you to uncover the truth.
Was it Walter, the obsessed boyfriend? Percy, the ghost tour guide with a flair for the dramatic? Or is someone else hiding in the shadows?
🔎 Gather clues, interrogate suspects, and expose the real murderer before they strike again. Make sure to have your pen and paper ready to jot down all the crucial evidence.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
From the Kinuko Laskey Statue, this 6.2 km Kitsilano case passes the Purple Bench, Fin en Fleurs and Cafe Zen on Yew while you question suspects in a travel blogger's death. Couples, friends and families with teens run the investigation themselves in around 90 minutes. Anyone who would rather sit through a staged murder mystery dinner, or not walk 6 km, should pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC is still warm enough to follow.
Read the scene, then read the people, decipher hidden messages and piece the evidence together until the alibis stop agreeing.
Twelve stops across 6.2 km from W 1st Ave, past Kitsilano Beach Park and Kitsilano Pool, on historic streets and in the corners most visitors walk straight past.
A date night that is also a killer group activity, played with your partner, a few friends, or alone if you trust yourself.
Just your phone, starting whenever you like, with nothing to collect and nobody waiting on you.
From people who played this quest
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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.
MULTIPLAYER QUEST
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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.
The real-world playing space
Vancouver, BC
A · Start
1808 W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 0B3, Canada
B · Finish
1800 Cornwall Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 3K3, Canada
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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Setting
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
- Escape room
- An indoor setting designed for the game
2 / 4
Playing together
- This quest
- Use your own phones to team up or compete
- Escape room
- Solve challenges together in the room
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Pace
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- Usually a booked session with a time limit
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Price
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- Prices and group sizes vary by venue
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Murder Mystery
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this a murder mystery dinner?
No. It is a self-guided outdoor walk through Kitsilano played on your own phones. Instead of watching actors, you do the detective work yourselves, gathering clues and interrogating suspects at each stop. The route passes several cafes and restaurants, so you can add a meal before, after or during a pause.
How is it different from an escape room?
You still solve puzzles to crack the case, but you do it outdoors, using what is in front of you at each place on the route. There is no room to book and no timed slot. You start whenever you like, and the app leads you from one stop to the next.
Where does it start and how long does it take?
The game starts at the Kinuko Laskey Statue in Kitsilano. Plan on around 90 minutes to cover the 6.2 km route, with stops including KITS Cafe & Eyewear, the Purple Bench and Oddfish Restaurant. You can pause at any point and continue later.
Is it a good thing to do in Vancouver in November?
It can be, as long as you are happy to be outside, since the whole game takes place on the streets of Kitsilano. Because there is no booked time, you can pick a dry window, and you can pause in one of the cafes along the way and pick up where you left off.
Can we play as a group, and is it suitable for kids?
Yes, one ticket covers your whole group, each playing on their own phone up to the number of devices stated. The story centres on a death and a list of suspects, so it suits older kids and teens who enjoy solving a mystery rather than very young children.
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An outdoor Vancouver, BC case for murder-mystery and escape-game fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC is an outdoor murder-mystery game in Vancouver, BC, designed for mystery and escape-game fans. The city-specific case centers on Murder Mystery.
The route starts at Kinuko Laskey Statue and finishes at Welcome to Kitsilano over 6.2 km, with 12 challenge locations. The page specifically identifies Kinuko Laskey Statue along the experience. Practical fit: 6.2 km route; 12 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
Choose this to solve a case while moving through the city. Choose an escape room when you prefer a controlled indoor set and a fixed session. Playable languages: English.
