Turn Burlington’s lakefront streets and downtown alleys into a two-hour puzzle: Operation City Quest challenges teams to find objects, solve riddles and complete live tasks using a smartphone app. Read on for what to expect, where you’ll walk, and how to prepare.
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You step off the pier and the lake breeze nudges your team toward Brant Street; between the cafés and municipal buildings the city asks you to look closely. The game app dings, a riddle appears, and suddenly ordinary storefronts, plaques and alley murals become checkpoints on a timed hunt.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect moderate urban walking with occasional quick bursts.
Wildlife
History
Burlington’s downtown grew from lakeside shipping and 19th-century settlement; the area sits near glacial shorelines and the western edge of the Niagara Escarpment.
Conservation
Play respectfully—stay on sidewalks, avoid private properties, pack out trash and support local vendors to keep the downtown vibrant.
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Keep your phone topped up
The scavenger hunt runs through a mobile app—bring a fully charged phone and a portable battery to avoid interruptions.
Comfortable footwear matters
Expect about 1–3 miles of walking on sidewalks and boardwalks—choose supportive shoes for quick dashes between checkpoints.
Watch the weather and wind
Lakeshore wind can be strong; bring a lightweight windbreaker in spring and fall to stay comfortable.
Use public transit or plan parking
Downtown has paid street parking and nearby transit stops—factor time to park or arrive by bus before your start time.
Smartphone with app access
Needed to receive riddles, submit photos and track scores on the live leaderboard.
Portable power bank
Keeps your phone charged through the two-hour game and any photo uploads.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive footwear helps with continuous walking on sidewalks and short sprints between clues.
Light windbreaker or rain shell
Protects against lake-effect wind and sudden showers, especially in spring and fall.
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