Turn St. John's streets into a survival playground with a one-hour app-based zombie scavenger hunt. Explore historic Water Street, race to earn points, and enjoy an interactive, family-friendly city walk with a remote host.
Turn St. John's streets into a survival playground with a one-hour app-based zombie scavenger hunt. Explore historic Water Street, race to earn points, and enjoy an interactive, family-friendly city walk with a remote host.
You pop open the app and the narrow streets of St. John's turn into a map of possible escape routes. The game drops you into a one-hour, citywide survival scenario where each task — from finding a supply item to completing a zombie-themed challenge — pushes you to move quickly through historic blocks, harbourfront alleys, and side streets painted with the city's bright row houses.
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Operated by Zombie Scavengers Hunts · St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
You pop open the app and the narrow streets of St. John's turn into a map of possible escape routes. The game drops you into a one-hour, citywide survival scenario where each task — from finding a supply item to completing a zombie-themed challenge — pushes you to move quickly through historic blocks, harbourfront alleys, and side streets painted with the city's bright row houses.
St. John's wears its history on every cobble: a working port carved out of Precambrian rock, echoes of 18th- and 19th-century fishing culture, and Signal Hill's cannon-lined slopes looking over the Atlantic. The scavenger hunt threads through those layers, turning landmarks like Water Street, Quidi Vidi approaches, and the Signal Hill perimeter into checkpoints with cultural flavor and local trivia.
Expect an urban walking experience rather than a hike — mostly paved sidewalks and short stairways, variable weather, and plenty of people-watching. The game is app-led with a remote host available via chat, so you can play independently or as a private team. It’s family-friendly and stroller-accessible, and suited to all fitness levels for roughly sixty minutes of exploration.
Practical tips: charge your phone, plan a loop that minimizes backtracking, and pick a start time that avoids peak pedestrian traffic. Wear comfortable shoes and a weatherproof layer — Newfoundland weather can change on the same block. Use the hunt to discover lesser-known corners and then stay for a coffee or fish-and-chips by the harbor.
easy.
45–75 minutes.
Light walking fitness; suitable for most ages and mobility levels
Yes — the scavenger hunt works through the event app; download it before you arrive and make sure location services are enabled.
Yes — the activity is stroller-accessible and designed for a wide age range, though younger children may need help with smartphone tasks.
The experience runs in most weather; dress accordingly. The operator’s cancellation policy allows refunds if you cancel at least 24 hours in advance.
Yes — bookings are private. A remote host monitors progress via chat and can assist during the game.
St. John's is one of North America's oldest English-founded ports; its fishing and maritime heritage shape the city's layout and local stories.
Respect coastal and urban wildlife by keeping noise low and packing out trash; digital score-keeping reduces paper waste, but support local businesses you visit during the hunt.
Zombie Scavengers Hunts operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




You pop open the app and the narrow streets of St. John's turn into a map of possible escape routes. The game drops you into a one-hour, citywide survival scenario where each task — from finding a supply item to completing a zombie-themed challenge — pushes you to move quickly through historic blocks, harbourfront alleys, and side streets painted with the city's bright row houses.
You pop open the app and the narrow streets of St. John's turn into a map of possible escape routes. The game drops you into a one-hour, citywide survival scenario where each task — from finding a supply item to completing a zombie-themed challenge — pushes you to move quickly through historic blocks, harbourfront alleys, and side streets painted with the city's bright row houses.
St. John's wears its history on every cobble: a working port carved out of Precambrian rock, echoes of 18th- and 19th-century fishing culture, and Signal Hill's cannon-lined slopes looking over the Atlantic. The scavenger hunt threads through those layers, turning landmarks like Water Street, Quidi Vidi approaches, and the Signal Hill perimeter into checkpoints with cultural flavor and local trivia.
Expect an urban walking experience rather than a hike — mostly paved sidewalks and short stairways, variable weather, and plenty of people-watching. The game is app-led with a remote host available via chat, so you can play independently or as a private team. It’s family-friendly and stroller-accessible, and suited to all fitness levels for roughly sixty minutes of exploration.
Practical tips: charge your phone, plan a loop that minimizes backtracking, and pick a start time that avoids peak pedestrian traffic. Wear comfortable shoes and a weatherproof layer — Newfoundland weather can change on the same block. Use the hunt to discover lesser-known corners and then stay for a coffee or fish-and-chips by the harbor.