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Places you will visit
12
It will take you
69-99 mins
You will walk
5520 steps
Total distance
4.2 km
A note from Michael Soncina
“I am a tour guide and travel professional living in Winnipeg Manitoba. my passions are cooking, history and fashion. People like to think of me as an international tour guide by day and cocktail slinging dandy by night.”
Meet the makerWhat you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Memorial provincial park whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 12 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at King's Head Pub and see where you land on the Winnipeg leaderboard.
Highlights
Explore Winnipeg’s hidden Masonic temples
Uncover secret symbols only the keenest eyes can see
Discover the bars used to bootleg rum and Canadian Whiskey during the American Prohibition
Learn about the city’s war memorials
Bring your crew
Race to the finish.
Everyone plays on their own phone · race solo, as a couple, or with a crew of any size. First to solve every clue takes the crown.
Adventure
Your pace, no timer
Escape
Beat the clock
Plays offline at your own pace · live group races need a connection.
Final leaderboard
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The Manitoba Legislative Building
The mission: Your story in Winnipeg
HISTORY AND CULTURE IN WINNIPEG
A history-led way to explore Winnipeg
Historic Winnipeg: Secret Societies is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through Winnipeg to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at Memorial provincial park and finishes at King's Head Pub over 4.2 km, with 12 challenge locations. Typical duration: 84 min; 4.2 km walking route; 12 challenge locations
Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English.
Good to know before you play
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
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
17 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
Transparent pricing shown before checkout
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 | 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 |
