Turn Orillia into a live-action audio adventure with Monsters M.I.A., a GPS-driven escape game that sends teams to seven city stops to solve puzzles and rescue baby monsters. Choose walking or driving maps; the two-hour, self-guided experience is family-friendly and runs at your pace.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You press play and the lakeside streets of Orillia flip into a movie set—radio-quality voices, a comic villain, and a mission to rescue baby monsters. The GPS pings; your map unfurls through downtown blocks, past waterfront parks and civic buildings that suddenly wear the masks of villain lairs. The game moves at your pace: a family can stroll and solve, a small group can sprint between clues by car.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal — suitable for families, casual walkers, and mixed-ability groups
Wildlife
History
Orillia grew as a lakeshore settlement shaped by Indigenous use and later European shipping and recreation; author Stephen Leacock set much of his satirical fiction in this region.
Conservation
Keep to public sidewalks and marked parks, pack out trash, and avoid amplifying sound beyond the game’s audio to minimize disturbance to wildlife and residents.
Reserve your spot on the Outdoor Escape Game an Interactive Audio Quest in Orillia ON today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download and test before you go
Install the app, watch the two short prep videos, and load the mission on Wi‑Fi so GPS and audio run smoothly offline.
Bring a power bank
Two hours of audio and GPS drains phones—carry a portable charger to avoid interruptions mid-mission.
Choose your map to match weather and stamina
Pick the walking map for fresh-air exploration or the driving map if distances or rain would slow you down.
Play in daylight for best visuals
While audio works anytime, daylight makes reading signs and spotting clue locations quicker and safer.
Smartphone with data/Wi‑Fi access
Required for audio, GPS, and scoring; test speakers or use headphones for clearer narration.
Portable battery / power bank
Keeps your phone charged through GPS navigation and audio playback for the full two-hour mission.
Comfortable walking shoes
Urban surfaces, parks, and short stretches of uneven pavement reward supportive, comfortable footwear.
Light rain jacket or wind layer
Spring showers and lake breezes make a packable waterproof or windbreaker a practical choice.
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