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Turn Old Quebec into a city-sized puzzle: solve clues, explore Petit-Champlain and Place Royale, and unlock local stories at your own pace with a smartphone app. This 1–2 hour self-guided scavenger hunt mixes history, views, and clever photo challenges.
Turn Old Quebec into a city-sized puzzle: solve clues, explore Petit-Champlain and Place Royale, and unlock local stories at your own pace with a smartphone app. This 1–2 hour self-guided scavenger hunt mixes history, views, and clever photo challenges.
Morning light slides across slate roofs as you step into Vieux-Québec, phone in hand and a trail of clues waiting to be solved. Cobblestone alleys funnel you between stone façades; the St. Lawrence breezes nudge you toward river views while lampposts and murals become checkpoints on a city-sized puzzle.
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Operated by Explorial · Quebec City, Quebec
Morning light slides across slate roofs as you step into Vieux-Québec, phone in hand and a trail of clues waiting to be solved. Cobblestone alleys funnel you between stone façades; the St. Lawrence breezes nudge you toward river views while lampposts and murals become checkpoints on a city-sized puzzle.
This self-guided scavenger hunt threads through landmarks tied to Quebec’s founding by Samuel de Champlain in 1608 and the fortified precincts that earned UNESCO status. Expect stretches of Lower Town—Petit-Champlain’s tight lanes and Place Royale’s 17th-century stone buildings—then climbs or stairs up toward Château Frontenac and the Dufferin Terrace. Geologically, the city sits on the Cap Diamant escarpment; you’ll notice the abrupt drop from Upper to Lower Town in steps and short ramps.
Culturally the route moves through francophone life: café terraces, historic plaques, and bilingual signage. The app-driven format mixes riddle-solving, observation questions and creative photo tasks, making history and urban details the objective of the game.
Practical guidance: plan 1–2 hours, wear sturdy shoes for uneven cobbles and stairs, and carry a charged phone for the Explorial app and map navigation. The route is flexible—pause for a coffee or detour to a viewpoint—but be mindful of narrow streets at peak tourist hours. If you’re traveling with mobility limits, pick a flatter section or use public transport to link points. This tour rewards curiosity: read signage closely, look up from the map, and treat each solved clue as a small victory in a very walkable, very old city.
easy.
1–2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short bursts of walking and stair climbs
No — it’s self-guided via the Explorial app; you receive an access code after booking and proceed at your own pace.
Most groups finish in 1–2 hours, but the format is flexible so you can take longer to rest or explore side streets.
The experience is available in English and French through the app and clue content.
Children can enjoy the puzzles, but some cobbled sections and stairs are not stroller-friendly—plan alternate routes if needed.
Quebec City was founded by Samuel de Champlain in 1608; its fortified Old City is one of North America’s oldest European settlements and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
High foot traffic and aging stonework make staying on marked streets important; respect private property and carry out litter to help preserve historic features.
Explorial operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Morning light slides across slate roofs as you step into Vieux-Québec, phone in hand and a trail of clues waiting to be solved. Cobblestone alleys funnel you between stone façades; the St. Lawrence breezes nudge you toward river views while lampposts and murals become checkpoints on a city-sized puzzle.
Morning light slides across slate roofs as you step into Vieux-Québec, phone in hand and a trail of clues waiting to be solved. Cobblestone alleys funnel you between stone façades; the St. Lawrence breezes nudge you toward river views while lampposts and murals become checkpoints on a city-sized puzzle.
This self-guided scavenger hunt threads through landmarks tied to Quebec’s founding by Samuel de Champlain in 1608 and the fortified precincts that earned UNESCO status. Expect stretches of Lower Town—Petit-Champlain’s tight lanes and Place Royale’s 17th-century stone buildings—then climbs or stairs up toward Château Frontenac and the Dufferin Terrace. Geologically, the city sits on the Cap Diamant escarpment; you’ll notice the abrupt drop from Upper to Lower Town in steps and short ramps.
Culturally the route moves through francophone life: café terraces, historic plaques, and bilingual signage. The app-driven format mixes riddle-solving, observation questions and creative photo tasks, making history and urban details the objective of the game.
Practical guidance: plan 1–2 hours, wear sturdy shoes for uneven cobbles and stairs, and carry a charged phone for the Explorial app and map navigation. The route is flexible—pause for a coffee or detour to a viewpoint—but be mindful of narrow streets at peak tourist hours. If you’re traveling with mobility limits, pick a flatter section or use public transport to link points. This tour rewards curiosity: read signage closely, look up from the map, and treat each solved clue as a small victory in a very walkable, very old city.