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Vancouver City Sightseeing Adventure: a murder mystery in Gastown
4.8
30 Ratings
Vancouver
Join the Gastown Murder Mystery Adventure in Vancouver. Solve the murder of Jimmy Capello by picking up clues, solving puzzles, and using your best detective skills. Can you crack the case?
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Waterfront Station - The murder investigation kicks off at a hidden starting point near Waterfront Station, on the edge of Gastown. (The starting point is about a 5-minute walk from here - keep an eye on your messages for the exact location.)
- Angel of Victory - A 3,000-pound, seven-foot-tall bronze statue of an angel lifting a fallen soldier to heaven. Since 1921, there have been three of these statues in Canada, located at CPR stations in Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Montreal.
- Gastown - Vancouver, British Columbia’s historic neighborhood and a popular tourist spot with cobblestone streets, restaurants, and shops.
- Cambie Bar & Grill - This bustling bar was once a saloon during the Gold Rush.
- Steam Clock - The game is on! Don’t forget to snap a photo with your friends at this iconic Gastown landmark.
- Victory Square - Surrounded by history and coffee shops, this is where you stop to search for a clue.
- Vancouver - This adventure takes place in downtown Vancouver. You have two hours to solve the mystery and return to your detective, who will tally your score.
- Vancouver Lookout - Tackle the final challenge almost directly beneath this Vancouver icon, the observation deck atop Harbour Centre. After the game, come back for a stunning view of the city. (Admission not included in the game price.)
- Hotel Europe - One of several flatiron buildings you’ll encounter on your route, and possibly the oldest.
- Gastown - A hub of shopping, dining, and bars, plus a diverse mix of residents and businesses.
- Maple Tree Square - Surrounded by old, tall trees, this square sits at the junction of Carrall, Powell, and Water streets. It was also the site of one of Gastown’s earliest saloons and still leads to Gaoler’s Mews and Blood Alley.
- Gaoler’s Mews - Believed to be the site of Vancouver’s first jail. Can you hear the ghosts of the prisoners? Now it’s home to two fantastic, award-winning restaurants: L’Abbatoir and Meet.
- Academie Duello - The premier place to learn swordplay and axe throwing - a school for swashbuckling and dueling.
- Dressew Fabrics - If you’re in search of fake mustaches, feather boas, or fabrics for sewing, this is the place!
- Vancouver Lookout - Ride a glass elevator up 168 meters (553 feet) to enjoy a 360° view that includes Stanley Park, historic Gastown, the North Shore mountains, and the vibrant downtown core. Vancouver Lookout has been a defining feature of the city’s skyline since 1977.
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- 1 Souvenir Sticker per Guest
- 1 Team Certificate per Team
- Use of one detective kit per team during the game
Additional Information
Do you have what it takes to figure out who killed Jimmy Capello, how, and why? He was poisoned, strangled AND stabbed… popular guy! You will be met by a real person in character as a detective who will send you on your murder investigation and give you everything you need to play. Work your way through Gastown in teams of 2 to 6 players, picking up clues and solving puzzles along the way. You’ll see historic places, public art, architecture and other attractions. This outdoor escape room mystery game is real fun - there is no app to download, no wifi or devices required. You’ll be too busy exploring Gastown in downtown Vancouver to look at your phone (but don’t forget to take photos)! Can you earn a top score and your place on our website and Instagram page? Each team receives a team certificate with their score and each player receives a souvenir sticker. Are you ready to solve this murder mystery? You have two hours to catch a killer!
- Do NOT go to any location without receiving a message from us. We will send you your starting location leading up to your game day. If you do not receive anything 24 hours before your game, contact us. Our phone and email is listed online.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 6 people per booking, 8 bookings per time slot.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for a 2 - 2.5 km walk
- Bring reading glasses if you require them
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Parents bringing their kids should be made aware these games are recommended for ages 12+
Location
550 W Hastings St
West Hastings Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(30 Ratings)
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Lindabl5750bn
Jul 21, 2024
Fun way to see the city and be challenged! - This was a great way to see many sights and learn about the district in a fun way. Some people in our group were more interested in the game, some were taking pictures, some were reading about the sights. The clues were really fun and just challenging enough to make us work a little. Very much like an outdoor escape room. The length seemed just right, as well, and the people were very fun. I would highly recommend for a small group.
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Kjersten_d
Jul 9, 2024
Fun Murder Mystery Adventure - It was a fun adventure with the right amount of challenge and walking (even with kids). My only suggestion is that maybe the time could be extended longer so that the neighborhood could be enjoyed more during the process (as we were visitors/tourists), rather than having to rush through areas to solve the case in time. Still, it was a lot of fun!
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644kurtisw
Jun 26, 2024
Fun time - A fun time and gave you a chance to learn about the city. would do another one of these innthe future.Well organized and enjoyable
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Jennifer_m
Apr 6, 2024
Fun way to see gastown - Great way to see Gastown. Good for small groups visiting Vancouver for the first time or people wanting to get outside and play tourist in their own city
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Megamind_stuff
Apr 5, 2024
Awesome team building activity - We did this as a team event and we loved it. The tasks that should be done are fun and engaging and the investigator in charge was friendly and great. Would highly recommend this
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Arlenesh3468pe
Nov 26, 2023
"Poop in a Group" for the win! - This was a fun team building event! We lucked out and had cool but clear weather. This made wondering around Gastown even more enjoyable. The Murder Mystery Adventure was well organized and very enjoyable! Would recommend for team building or even a group of friends wanting to do something different. Great fun for locals or tourists.
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Laina_f
Aug 22, 2023
Great fun - A great couple hours spent. Good fun and something a bit different to do at a fair price. Would highly recommend. I have select family with teens but it was actually a family of 4 adults
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Sandra_b
Jul 9, 2023
Great experience - Great family activity. Kids loved it a lot and we learned a lot about the city. It was well planned.
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M9729yndanac
Dec 29, 2022
Great customer service - Very friendly customer service. I really appreciated the proactive gesture from Vancouver Murder Mystery Adventure to resolve the issue even before my asking for any help. Thank you. We will join the murder mystery game next time when the weather is nicer.
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Rubyn173
Oct 21, 2022
Well Worth It For Outdoor Brain Exercising! - It was such a fun experience and harder than I expected but still solvable too. Suitable for everyone. And it was great to be walking about outside for the adventure too!
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