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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in West End, Vancouver, BC
5Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.4 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
Starting and finishing at the Roundhouse Community Center, this 2.1 km Yaletown loop passes Emery Barnes Park, Bill Curtis Square and the Engine 374 Pavilion as you work out who killed a travel blogger on a ghost tour. Couples, friends and families with teens get around 90 minutes of investigating on their own phones. Anyone after a seated murder mystery dinner or an indoor escape room should look elsewhere.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through West End, 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 2.4 km from Haro St, past Morton Park, 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.
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
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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.
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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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Choose access for the phones you’ll use.
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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
1774 Haro St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1K6, Canada
B · Finish
870 Denman St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1K6, 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
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Playing together
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- 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
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A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is there a murder mystery game in Vancouver we can play ourselves?
Yes. This one is played on your phone in Yaletown. You investigate the death of travel blogger Bella Wanderlust, gather clues and question suspects such as her boyfriend Walter Bridges and ghost tour guide Percy Shadows. There are no actors or guide; the app leads you from place to place.
Can we do it today without booking a time slot?
Yes. There is no set start time and no group to join, so you can begin whenever suits you, including today. If you need a break for food or a drink, you can pause the game and continue later from where you stopped.
Where does it start and how long does it take?
It starts and ends at the Roundhouse Community Center. Along the way you pass Emery Barnes Park, Bill Curtis Square and the Engine 374 Pavilion. The route is about 2.1 km and most groups take around 90 minutes, depending on how fast you crack the clues.
Is it suitable for kids?
The story centres on a murder, so it suits teens and older children who enjoy a detective puzzle and can follow suspects and clues. Younger children may find the theme less suitable and the 90 minutes of investigating long, so families with small kids may prefer a lighter quest.
Can our whole group play together, and what if it rains?
Yes, one ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated, and everyone can follow along on their own phones. The game is played outdoors between stops in Yaletown, so bring a jacket or umbrella on wet days, or pause and finish another time.
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A citywide case for mystery and escape-room fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC is for players who want to solve a fictional case on real streets in Vancouver, BC. It fits date nights, friends and mystery fans who prefer doing the investigation themselves instead of watching a staged dinner show.
The route starts at Portal Park over 2.2 km, with 12 challenge locations. 2.2 km walking route; 12 challenge locations
Choose this for an outdoor case you play at your pace. Choose an escape room or murder-mystery dinner when an indoor set, actors or a meal are the main appeal. Playable languages: English.
