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Valentines Day Games in Downtown Vancouver
4.3(4)Vancouver2h 15min
TRIPADVISOR4.3(4)
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At a glance
Duration
2h 15min
Price from
$30 / person
Location
Vancouver, Canada
Rating
4.3 / 5 · 4 reviews
Group
Small group, up to 48
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Vancouver Mysteries
Meeting point
You will receive an email with further instructions after you sign up your team, including the exact location for your game start (the address provided here is nearby but the actual start location changes).
Description
No phones or apps required to play any of the games by Vancouver’s original mystery game company. It’s a real life adventure designed and owned by locals.
Are we an Escape Room? No, but there are similarities. We’re not a scavenger hunt either! Vancouver Mysteries games are immersive experiences placing players inside a story as it unfolds. By the end of the game you will know Gastown better than some locals!
Schedule & prices
Runs
Sun
Start times
11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 6:30 PM
Season
Starts Feb 14, 2027
Adult (ages 19+)
$30
Youth (ages 12–18)
$30
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:07 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Tour Options
Gastown Murder Mystery
Gastown Vancouver BC
What's included
Included
Costumed Game Operator meets you at the beginning and the end of the game.
We provide you with a detective kit that includes a map, tools and clues.
Every team is given a certificate at the end of the game and players get detective badges (stickers)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.3
4 reviews
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How it compares in Vancouver
Starting price $30 is 63% below the typical $82 for tours of similar length in Vancouver
Excurgo comparison of 902 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Valentines Day Games in Downtown Vancouver take?
Valentines Day Games in Downtown Vancouver lasts about 2h 15min.
How much does Valentines Day Games in Downtown Vancouver cost?
Prices start at $30 per person for this Vancouver experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Valentines Day Games in Downtown Vancouver run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Sundays, starting at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 6:30 PM.
Can I cancel Valentines Day Games in Downtown Vancouver for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is You will receive an email with further instructions after you sign up your team, including the exact location for your game start (the address provided here is nearby but the actual start location changes). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 48 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Valentines Day Games in Downtown Vancouver worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Vancouver Mysteries.
Reviews(4)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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JayCee604
May 18, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
So much fun!
I had heard good things about Vancouver Mysteries, so I was expecting to enjoy it. That said, it still exceeded my expectations; it was so much fun! Well organized, fast paced and extremely well thought out. The clues were very clever. Challenging as you would expect, but not impossible. You had to brainstorm with your partner and let your ideas flow. Highly recommended!
Operator response
Hi there,
Thank you for all of the kind words! We're glad you were able to solve the mystery and thanks for offering up your keen detective skills in the pursuit of justice ;)
Best,
Shelby S.
Vancouver Mysteries HQ
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T_Marley17
May 17, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Mystery
My Daughter and I did this mystery for her 13th birthday. It was wonderful to be doing a real life puzzle together without a screen. Some of the clues were quite challenging, until, of course we figured them out. The clues are solved partly through observation and partly through logic. Both of us contributed to solving the clues and we had to work together. The mystery is also a mini walking tour through old Gastown, which is a bonus. It took around 90 minutes and was well worth it.
Operator response
Dads and daughters make great detective duos, just ask Veronica Mars! Thanks for the review and we hope to see you back again for one of our other games.
H
hazelsara
May 17, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Best historical mystery tour!
We signed up for this not knowing what to expect, it was so much cleverer, in-depth and fun than we ever imagined. We met our detective/guide who was terrific - stayed in character while she gave us the story outline and instructions. Then armed with a detective bag of clues and tools we made our way around the streets and alleys of Gastown by following the detailed and sometimes cryptic directions to find the next clue. A LOT of time and thought went into creating the mystery story, it was a really fun and entertaining few hours. Team costumes encouraged and highly recommended! Great for a fun date night, a gang of friends or a work event. Highly recommend for locals and visitors alike.
Operator response
Thank you for the review! We hope to see you back to play a game again, maybe spies this time?! I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed our murder mystery game.
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Jody P
February 24, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Valentines date dud
We arrived and were really excited. When we got into the game we realized the clues were quite difficult for us to understand. Eg. “place the card with the window over the plaque on the building to discover the letter for the next clue” it was three paragraphs! It could be placed anywhere on the plaque. We are pros at escape rooms and play lots of complex board games. I do think this game is great for people who know the city, play lots of trivia and Jeopardy style games. For us it was a wash.
Operator response
Hi Jody! My apologies for the delayed response, this review just popped up on our end now for some reason. On average, our games have a much higher success rate so we usually say our games are easier than escape rooms. Both tourists and locals regularly solve our mysteries or at least finish our games with a high score. It sounds like our game wasn't your cup of tea and I'm sorry to hear that. We do have a mobile indoor game that is a lot like a portable escape room but be warned all of the feedback so far is that it is a LOT more difficult than our outdoor games. If you are feeling like a challenge we'd love to have you come back to try that one. Stay tuned for dates this summer hopefully.
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