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Quebec City Ghost Quest: Self-Guided History Game in Old Town

3.8(13)Quebec City1 hour
VIATOR3.6(5)TRIPADVISOR4.0(8)

Description

You are a soldier from the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, 1759. You think you survived. You need to find General Montcalm, deliver a letter, and save the city of Québec. Follow the clues through the fortifications, cathedrals, and cobblestoned courtyards of one of North America's most storied cities — a UNESCO World Heritage Site where 400 years of history live in every stone. But something about the city feels wrong. The streets are too quiet. The people don't seem to see you. And the letter in your pocket grows older with every step. This self-guided exploration game has 11 stops across Old Town Québec, taking about 1 hour 30 minutes over 1.6 km of easy walking. No guide, no group, no fixed schedule — start anytime and play at your own pace using the Questo app. Includes audio narration at every stop. Perfect for history lovers, couples, and anyone who wants to experience Québec's story from the inside.

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Quebec City Ghost Quest: Self-Guided History Game in Old Town

Itinerary

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Although only recently installed in Québec City, the Tourny Fountain has a fascinating history. Six copies of this work, designed by French sculptor Mathurin Moreau in 1853, were made, and it was exhibited at the 1855 World's Fair in Paris. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.

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The first Saint-Louis Gate was in the late 17th century under the French Regime at its present location. During the British Regime, the army closed the gate doors at night to restrict travel between the city and outlying areas, which disrupted trade and hampered the city's development. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.

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Everyone familiar with Old Quebec is familiar with the tall old elm tree on Rue Saint-Louis at the corner of Rue du Corps-de-Garde, and what appears to be a large cannonball trapped in its gnarly roots. Calèche drivers slow their horse's gait to point it out to their passengers. Curious passers-by invariably stop and try to figure out how the cannonball could have gotten there, and when. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.

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Founded in 1639, the Couvent des Ursulines is the oldest institution of learning for women in North America. Its chapel is where French general Louis-Joseph Montcalm was buried after he died in the 1759 battle that decided the fate of New France. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.

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In 1804 the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity was the first Anglican church built outside Britain. Now its a National Historic Site of Canada (1989). The Cathedral designed in the neoclassic Palladian style, and it was modeled after the St Martin-in-the-field Church in Trafalgar. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.

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The public square was then known as Grande Place, Grande Place de la Haute Ville, and Place du Marché. In 1900, the public square was renamed Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville following the construction of city hall, though it was also known as place Notre-Dame and place de la Basilique until the middle of the 20th century. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.

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The Séminaire de Québec was a society of Catholic priests founded in 1663 by François de Laval, who would become the first bishop of Québec. He established this society to train priests, evangelize the Aboriginals, and administer the parishes of the colony as a whole. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.

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This monument, created in honor of the founder of Québec City, a work by Paul Chevré, was inaugurated in 1898. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.

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Jean-Paul Lemieux, (November 18, 1904, December 7, 1990) was one of the foremost twentieth-century painters in Canada. He worked in several different styles, as represented by his five artistic periods. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.

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This is the precise location where Samuel de Champlain built the first permanent French settlement in the Americas. Erected in 1608, his first abitation was a fort, store, trading post, and residence all rolled into one. That's why Place Royal is considered the cradle of French North America. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.

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The Parliament Building (French: Hôtel du Parlement) is an eight-floor building in Quebec City and home to the Parliament of Quebec, composed of the Lieutenant-Governor and the National Assembly. The building was designed by architect Eugène-Étienne Taché and was built from 1877 to 1886.

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It was inaugurated on September 15, 1896, in the Old Quebec neighborhood. The building slopes downward as it was built on a hill and was once home to the Jesuit College (Jesuit Barracks) from the 1730s to 1878. The city hall was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1984.

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Notre-Dame-de-Québec has served the first Catholic parish in North America ever since 1664. It acquired cathedral status in 1674 when it became the seat of the huge Diocese of Québec, and 200 years later, that of a basilica. Its history has been marked by shelling, fires, and multiple reconstructions and renovations.

Highlights

Flexible scheduling — start anytime, play at your own pace
Story-driven mystery — deliver a secret letter before it's too late
Interactive puzzles at the Parliament, fortification walls, and Place Royale
Self-guided ghost quest through UNESCO-listed Old Town Québec
Play solo on one device or in multiplayer — each player on their own phone

What's included

Included
Flexible scheduling — start anytime, play at your own pace
Story-driven mystery — deliver a secret letter before it's too late
Interactive puzzles at the Parliament, fortification walls, and Place Royale
Self-guided ghost quest through UNESCO-listed Old Town Québec
Play solo on one device or in multiplayer — each player on their own phone
Not included
Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app)

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(13)

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Dennis_J
August 17, 2025
Family vacation stop in Quebec

It was a lot of fun walking around Quebec learning the history on this tour. Our whole family enjoyed it!

Operator response

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear your family enjoyed exploring Old Quebec and learning its history through the puzzle walk. It’s wonderful to know it added fun and discovery to your vacation.

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N4366BUjulieb
August 1, 2025
Fun inexpensive tour

We had a great time completing the tour, it was a lot of fun. The information provided was very informative and a fun way to see the city.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had fun exploring Old Quebec and enjoyed the mix of puzzles and local stories. Hope to see you on another Questo adventure soon!

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Freedom05795309889
July 28, 2024
The game did not unlock despite 15 minutes of testing with the correct login information. Refund?

Failed to unlock the game and had to buy extra chips that never served. Scam. Not worth it

Operator response

We’re really sorry to hear about the trouble you had with unlocking the game and the issue with extra tokens. It’s disappointing to learn that this led to a frustrating experience. We understand your concerns and will review this situation with our team. If you have any more details or need assistance, please contact us at care@questoapp.com. We appreciate your feedback and hope to address these issues to improve our service.

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hoppingaround2019
November 11, 2023
Great way to see the small details that make a city special!

What a wonderful way to explore a city on your own. We had done a walking tour 2 days before so had our bearings as we began. Using clues every now and then just added to the experience. One stop had construction, but I had a photo of the same place from a year ago and was able to solve the challenge😀 Can't wait to use Questo in New Orleans.

Operator response

Thanks for the wonderful review! We're glad you enjoyed exploring the city with Questo and your clever solution to a challenge. If you have more cities to explore or any feedback, let us know. Happy questing! 😊

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johnnycanehdian
August 9, 2023
A great way to take in the sites and attractions of Old Quebec!

Great way to tour the city and learn some interesting history. Puzzles were challenging but not too hard. Happy they went in order and didn't have you going back and forth across the city to get to them. I'd definitely recommend this one!

Operator response

Glad you enjoyed the city experience with Questo! The history, puzzles, and logical order made it a great experience. Feel free to explore more or ask questions anytime. Happy exploring and discovering! 🏞️🕵️‍♂️🗺️

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Rebecca_A
July 13, 2023
DO IT

This was my favorite thing we did in Quebec City. I love architecture and sight-seeing, my husband loves history, and we both love solving riddles and puzzles. This was the PERFECT was for us to see the city and this game took us to locations we might not have seen otherwise!

Operator response

Your review has us jumping for joy! We're thrilled to hear that our quest in Quebec City topped your list of favorite activities. It's fantastic that the game perfectly aligned with your interests, blending architecture, sight-seeing, history, and puzzle-solving into a delightful experience. Not only did it allow you to explore the city, but it also took you to off-the-beaten-path locations. Thank you for your support, and get ready for more thrilling adventures with us in the future! Happy questing!

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StphTh
May 11, 2023
Average

Nice activity that remains long to do with children. We don't always know how to write the answers. For example, you write the full name inscribed on a statue when you had to write the last name only or you write verbatim what is inscribed when, in the end, the word has no meaning and you have to change the V to U. You still learn interesting information.

Operator response

We appreciate you taking the time to share your opinions on the game. We greatly value your feedback and sincerely regret the negative experience you had. Our top focus is making sure each and every one of our customers is entirely delighted and enjoying themselves. Please contact us at care@questoapp.com if you can provide us with more details.

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Leah_H
September 19, 2022
Frustrating Inaccuracies but Fun Exploration

This game needs some updates and some fixes - a couple clues are outdated due to construction or other changes in the city (outdated by over a year), and some are just so poorly worded that they're actually wrong. If you're competitive (which my husband and I are) this can be kind of frustrating. However, I'd still recommend the game to others since it got us to explore new areas of the city.

Operator response

Thank you for playing with Questo in Quebec and sharing your feedback. Our development team is working continuously giving you the best experience. Hope to see you explore more games with us.

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sheila69210
August 31, 2022
A bit complicated due to construction work (Aug 2022)

The app itself works very well. The clues, however... sometimes the directions could be a little confusing (turn right at Winston Churchill's statue was in fact NOT right). Also construction work meant one of the clues was unavailable, the statue being closed off by a big fence, so we had to 'cheat' on google. Also we lost a lot of time on the first clue because of how we interpreted the question. There is of course the option to skip but we're stubborn lol

Operator response

Hello! Your feedback matters to us and we'll look into it. We are happy that you had a good time and enjoyed the game. Hope you can play our other games soon!

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AmyS5252
October 26, 2021
Great experience!!

Interesting way to discover à City! Game and history a great mix. Will play again for sure Would be appreciate to have the option to play in french

Operator response

Awesome! Happy to see you enjoyed exploring Quebec: Charming Old Town Exploration Game. We'll always try to have language availability for each game. See you soon on your next game with Questo.

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