Toronto Ghost Hunt: Dark History Self-Guided Game
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Explore the dark side of Old Town Toronto in this self-guided outdoor game powered by the free Questo app.
Download, head to Nathan Phillips Square, and start anytime, no guide, no schedule, no waiting.
The city you know is not the city you'll find here. This 10-stop, ~75-minute walking game covers 3 km through Toronto's historic core, unravelling real stories hidden in plain sight: 710 public hangings beneath the King Edward Hotel, 118 lives lost on a burning cruise ship, a ghost haunting the Hockey Hall of Fame, and the shocking laws that imprisoned women for being "incorrigible."
At each landmark, a puzzle challenge unlocks the next chapter. You'll move through Old City Hall, the TD Centre, Fairmont Royal York, St. James Cathedral, and St. Lawrence Market, each one with a story that Toronto's official history skips over.
Solve the puzzles, follow the clues, and discover why Old Town Toronto is far stranger, and darker than it looks. Suitable for ages 14+, no experience needed.
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
2 hours
Available in English, French
What's included
- Self-guided dark history game through Old Town Toronto
- Puzzles at Nathan Phillips Square, TD Centre, Hockey Hall of Fame & more
- Gripping story driven by Toronto's real dark history and hidden secrets
- Real history at every stop — Chinese Head Tax, 1904 Great Fire, public hangings
- Flexible scheduling — start anytime, pause and resume, play at your own pace
Not included
- Live tour guide (fully self-guided via the free Questo app)
Where you'll meet
Toronto Division Toronto, M5H 2N2, Ontario, Toronto Division Toronto
Operated by
Questo Global SRL
Important information
* Not wheelchair accessible
* Infants must not sit on laps
* Infant seats unavailable
* Thank you for booking with Questo. Your code is your booking reference number: the digits after "BR-".
Here's how to play it:
1. Activate your quest. Go to the unlock page on the Questo website (questoapp.com/unlock), enter your email and your code.
2. Download the Questo app on your phone (App Store or Google Play) and create an account with the same email used for activation.
3. Once you're logged in to the Questo app, open the Quests section. Your quest will be there, ready to be played.
IMPORTANT
- Booked more than one ticket? You can invite the other participants right after activating, or later from the Quests section in the app.
- If you don't see your quest in the Quests section in the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your code again. You can also upload a screenshot of your booking confirmation there.
GOOD TO KNOW
- The quest is available every day, at any hour. Go to the starting point and begin whenever you're ready.
- Download the story and the map before you head out. After that, it works without internet.
- Start with at least 50% battery.
Still have questions? Send us a message or talk to our customer support at: questoapp.com/chat
* Stroller or pram accessible
* Animals or pets allowed
* Public transportation nearby