Toronto Old Town: Self-Guided Dark History Walking Game
Think you know Toronto? Think again. Beneath Old Town’s polished streets lie twisted tales, strange encounters, and buried secrets waiting to be uncovered. On this spine-tingling walking adventure, the city becomes your puzzle board.
Using your smartphone, you’ll follow eerie clues through alleyways and historic sites, uncovering bizarre stories like a battle between clowns and firefighters, strange underground truths beneath St. James Park, and dark secrets behind Toronto’s oldest market. You’ll solve 10–15 interactive challenges, each revealing a hidden layer of the city’s past - no guide needed.
What makes this tour unique? It’s a thrilling mix of self-guided discovery, real-world puzzles, and dark local lore that transforms a walk into an unforgettable adventure.
Perfect for curious minds, groups of friends, and couples looking for a deeper, more unexpected side of Toronto.
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Toronto Old Town: Self-Guided Dark History Walking Game
What's included in Toronto Old Town: Self-Guided Dark History Walking Game
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Originally installed for the 2015 Pan American Games as a temporary attraction meant to be dismantled in November 2016 at the earliest, the City of Toronto decided to continue to operate the sign after it became popular with tourists and residents. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Old City HallPass-by Only
Toronto's Old City Hall was one of the largest buildings in Toronto and the largest civic building in North America upon completion in 1899. It was the burgeoning city's third city hall. It housed Toronto's municipal government and courts for York County and Toronto, taking over from the Adelaide Street Court House. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Toronto-Dominion CentrePass-by Only
The Toronto-Dominion Centre, or TD Centre, is an office complex in the Financial District of downtown Toronto owned by Cadillac Fairview. It serves as the global headquarters for its anchor tenant, the Toronto-Dominion Bank, and provides office and retail space for many other businesses. The complex consists of six towers and a pavilion covered in bronze-tinted glass and black painted steel. Approximately 21,000 people work in the complex, making it the largest commercial office complex in Canada. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Inclusions
- 10 puzzle challenges
- Flexibility to pause and resume anytime
- Storyline content about Old Town’s dark history
- Mobile access code
- A physical tour guide
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please use Google Maps or other map services to arrive at this location. When you arrive, please follow the instructions inside the Questo app closely.
End Points
- You will be guided step by step to St. Lawrence Market by the Questo app. Follow the instructions closely and you'll get here.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
To unlock the experience in the Questo app, go to https://www.questoapp.com/unlock, and add your booking number and e-mail address. Then, download the Questo app and create a new account with the e-mail address you used for unlocking.
