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City exploration game
Historic Winnipeg: Secret Societies
4.35Player rating· 65 playsA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 84 min 4.2 km Winnipeg App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Be the hero of a city game where you will navigate a side of Winnipeg not even locals know. You will explore the city’s rich and mystical past and learn about its hidden stories.
Winnipeg is home to Canada’s first commodity exchange and millionaires, which led to a shiny society of glamour and riches but dig a little, and you’ll find a world of Masons, gangsters, and superstition.
Ready to discover a bustling and exciting Winnipeg? Right this way.
What makes this quest special
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
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.35 / 5
17 player ratings
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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.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing Played 65 times
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.
Your walk, at a glance
Winnipeg
A · Start
Memorial Blvd, 219 Memorial Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0V7, Canada
B · Finish
120 King St, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1H9, Canada
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Michael Soncina.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Michael SoncinaWHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
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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.
