The 12 Best Self-Guided Games in Canada

1.Street Art Exploration Game and Self-Guided Tour in Ottawa

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $7Our pick

Use the Questo app to follow a clue-based route through central Ottawa, stopping at murals such as The Living Room, Faith in Our Community, DaVinci, and the BLM mural. There is no guide, so you set the pace and play only with your own group. The route is listed at 50 to 80 minutes, but walking can take about three to four hours.

“I loved it! The 80min is definitely by bike though and NOT on foot. On foot I would count on 3h or so. Because it was much longer than expected, I didn't manage to finish it on scene, but I completed it by using Google street view xD The support was really good, it is difficult to go from the support back to the game though.”

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2.Vancouver Old Town Treasure Hunt: Self-Guided Walking Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7

Use the Questo app to solve 14 puzzles across Vancouver’s old waterfront and Gastown. You’ll follow a story shaped by Gold Rush-era Vancouver, starting at the Marine Building and finishing near Maple Tree Square. The game runs in English, works offline, and lets you pause, use hints, or skip a tough clue.

“If you are not great at solving the riddle or question it is OK, there are hints and when needed hit the “skip” button and get the answer, easy peasy. It was a great way to explore the attractions at our own pace and learn about the history and culture, a big thumbs up!”

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3.Ottawa Mystery Quest: Self-Guided Detective Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes (approx.) · from $8

This self-guided Ottawa mystery game sends you through downtown with a phone, a private-investigator storyline, and 10 puzzles. You begin near the Algonquin Land Acknowledgement and finish across the river at the Monument to the Algonquin Chief Tessouat. Plan on about 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes, with no guide or attraction admission included.

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4.Kingston Self-Guided Walking Tour & Scavenger hunt (updated)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Start at Kingston City Hall and follow a smartphone scavenger hunt through the historic center, waterfront, parks, and monument-lined streets. You’ll solve challenges at 27 locations over about 2.8 km, with English and French options, no fixed start time, and room to pause along the way. The route is designed for groups of up to six.

“Very good tour. Good history lesson. Finding parking can be hard. We ended up parking on the street. A little difficult to start it but we did figure it out.”

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5.Old Quebec Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $6Best value

Use the World City Trail app to guide yourself through a 1.5-kilometre Old Quebec route featuring Place Royale, Château Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, Petit Champlain, and more. Solve observation-based riddles, hear short stories in six languages, pause whenever you like, and finish at a place that suits your plans.

“Wonderful experience...Value for money. I saw the Chateau Fontanac tour for US $25 separately. $8 for 10 Landmarks was more than a deal! Puzzle at different landmarks incorporated English, Science and History. Great teaching fun tool for my children. Great historical lesson for me to indulge in Quebec city.”

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6.Old Montreal self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Follow a mobile website through Old Montreal and nearby waterfront districts, solving more than 30 challenges at places such as Pointe-a-Calliere, Notre-Dame Basilica, Bonsecours Market, Habitat 67, and the Old Port. The private experience lasts about two hours, but stops for cafés, shops, and photos can stretch the route much longer. Your phone needs mobile data.

“It was a fun activity to get to know the area! An opportunity to learn the history of Old Montreal and surroundings”

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7.Ottawa Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $9

Use the World City Trail app to follow a 2.4 km Ottawa route, solve observation-based riddles, and hear short stories about Parliament, the Rideau Canal, the National Gallery, and other sights. Start any time, pause for food or photos, and complete it in about two to two and a half hours.

“J'y suis allée en 1987 et la restauration n'était pas avancé comme maintenant et c'est tout simplement magnifique! Ni trop long, ni trop court.”

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8.Sydney Cape Breton Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Use your smartphone to explore downtown Sydney, Cape Breton, on a private self-guided hunt for up to six people. Over 90 to 150 minutes, you’ll visit the Big Fiddle, historic churches, old homes, City Hall, and waterfront memorials while solving 12 challenges in English. You can pause to enter sites along the way.

“My husband and I enjoyed running around town solving fun problems as we answered several questions about the place. It gave us great opportunities to talk to people along the way which made the experience even richer. We learned odd things at every stop. People were so friendly and curious about the scavenger hunt that it really increased our enjoyment. Would love to do this again in other towns and cities.”

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9.Montreal Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $10

Use the World City Trail app to explore Montreal at your own pace. Follow a 4.7 km route from Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral through Old Montreal, downtown, and the Old Port, solving observation-based riddles at major sights. Audio stories, GPS directions, restaurant tips, and year-long access make this a flexible choice for independent visitors.

“Captivating interactive tour even for children holding the phone for direction and diversifying place.Auto-translated”

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10.Ottawa Murder Mystery: Self-Guided City Detective Game

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $7

Start at the Bank of Canada Museum and follow a two-hour Ottawa mystery through downtown. You investigate the death of travel blogger Bella Wanderlust, with suspects including her boyfriend Walter Bridges and theatrical ghost guide Percy Shadows. Use the Questo app, solve clues, and walk at your own pace with your group.

“It was a wonderful way to get some fresh air on a nice walk with beautiful sights (highly recommend doing it in the evening when it's dark), and super cheap!”

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11.Ottawa Self Guided Walking Tour And Scavenger Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

You’ll follow a self-guided Ottawa route from the Senate of Canada to Major’s Hill Park, solving 57 challenges at 44 points of interest. The 2 to 3 hour walk covers the Rideau Canal, Sparks Street, Parliament, memorials, museums, and historic buildings. Use your own smartphone, mobile data, and a moderate fitness level.

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12.Trois-Rivières Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Use your smartphone to solve 42 challenges while walking through central Trois-Rivières. The route takes about 2 to 3 hours and covers Parc Champlain, Rue des Forges, the old prison, Ursuline sites, historic buildings, and the St. Lawrence waterfront. It is a private outing for up to six people, offered in English, with no required interior visits.

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