Toronto Ghost Hunt: Dark History Self-Guided Game

Overview

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.

Important Information

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

Exclusions

Live tour guide (fully self-guided via the free Questo app)

Please Note

Stroller or pram accessible
Animals or pets allowed
Public transportation nearby

Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
To unlock the experience in the Questo app, go to https://www.questoapp.com/unlock, and add your booking number and e-mail address. Then, download the Questo app and create a new account with the e-mail address you used for unlocking.