Turn downtown Vancouver into a playground with an app-led scavenger hunt that mixes riddles, photo challenges, and a live remote host. Explore Gastown, the seawall, and hidden alleys while racking up points on a national leaderboard.
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You start on a busy downtown block with the Salish Sea visible between glass towers and an app that hands you a set of riddles. Footsteps echo on stone and the city answers back: murals in alleys, a steam clock’s hiss in Gastown, cyclists threading the seawall — each clue pushes you toward a new corner of Vancouver.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels — light walking and short bursts of movement; bring basic mobility needs if required.
Wildlife
History
Downtown Vancouver developed rapidly after the Canadian Pacific Railway and logging booms; it sits on unceded Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh territories with visible Indigenous and settler-era sites.
Conservation
Play with low impact: stick to public routes, avoid disturbing waterfront wildlife, and support local businesses encountered on your route.
Reserve your spot on the Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Vancouver by Operation City Quest today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone
The game runs through an app and scoring/photo uploads use a lot of battery — carry a power bank.
Wear comfortable city shoes
Expect a couple miles on pavement and mixed surfaces; supportive shoes keep the pace fun.
Mind local hours
Some clues involve storefronts or parks that may be closed early; schedule your hunt in mid-day for best access.
Use public transit
Downtown is well served by SkyTrain and buses — parking can be limited and costly.
Smartphone with data
Required to run the app, take photos, and chat with the remote host.
Portable charger
Keeps your phone powered through photo uploads and GPS use.
Comfortable walking shoes
Pavement, plazas and occasional uneven sidewalks make supportive footwear useful.
Light waterproof layer
Vancouver weather can shift; a packable rain shell keeps you comfortable during sudden showers.
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