Vancouver Clue Solving Adventures

Solve clues and have fun discovering the best parts of Vancouver!  

Get out, get fresh air, and have fun! Combining the clue-solving challenge of an escape room, the fun of a scavenger hunt and the added excitement of a race against the clock, it’s more than just a tour ... it’s an interactive, self-guided, brain-teasing voyage to discovering secrets that even the locals don’t know!

These adventures are great Vancouver activities for friends, families, and groups. Whether you choose to race against the clock or simply enjoy the experience as you navigate your way around Vancouver is entirely up to you!

How it works:

• You’ll receive a series of clues on the free APP. Each clue will guide you to a new location where you'll find a hidden clue or solve a puzzle.
• Along the way, you'll visit local icons, uncover hidden places and experience stunning scenery.
• Once you’ve registered your adventure and selected your start date with the tour provider, you’ll receive an email with the access code and instructions. This is done after you’ve activated your experience on Breakaway Experiences’ website.
• Download the free APP and use the access code to activate your adventure.
• Clues are sequential and written assuming you have no knowledge of the town.
• Submit the correct answer and you will immediately get the next clue. (Don’t worry, hints and directions are available but do cost you a time penalty!).
• Complete all the clues and solve the final mystery!
• Suggested team size is 2 - 5 players. It is most fun when working with other people to find and solve clues.

Choose from 3 exciting Vancouver Adventures:

1. Age of Steam

Explore hidden and historic areas of Vancouver’s Gastown as you track down the combination to a 100-year-old treasure chest. A wealthy stoker on the first train to arrive in Vancouver in 1887 left behind a locked chest of valuables Follow a trail of clues to solve the combination – but be warned, it’s tough!

• Start location: Gastown (Downtown Vancouver)

• Start time: Start any day any time though recommended playing during business hours.

• Walking distance: Approximately 4km on mostly flat roads, with a few hills and stairs.

• Aveage time to complete: 2 to 2.5 hours plus optional breaks.

• What you need: At least one fully charged phone per team (we advise 2+) and footwear for walking around town. Dress for the weather.

• Children: The adventure is great for children, however the clues can be challenging and we recommend playing with adults.

2. West Coast Caper

Enjoy views of the mountains and water as you scour the city for hidden countries. Your mission - help a world-renowned band find the countries they will be visiting on their next world tour. Can you save the day and find the hidden tour itinerary?

• Start location:  Canada Place, Vancouver

• Start time: Start any day any time. Just finish before dark!

• Walking distance: Approximately 3.3km on mostly flat roads, with a few stairs and hills.

• Average time to complete:  2 hours plus optional breaks.

• What you need: At least one fully charged phone per team (we advise 2+) and footwear for walking around town. Dress for the weather.

• Children: The adventure is family friendly.

3. Islands and Bridges 

It seems that Granville Island has been overrun by animals. You and your team have been tasked with rounding them up. You will likely discover some hidden gems and unearth a few secrets along the way. A fun way to explore Granville Island as you solve clues to catch a menagerie of marauding beasts!

• Start location: Granville Island

• Start time: any day of the week between 10:00am and 4:30pm

• Walking distance: Approximately 2km on mostly flat roads.

• Average time to complete: 90 to 100 minutes.

• What you need: At least one fully charged phone per team (we advise 2+) and footwear for walking around town. Dress for the weather.

• Children: The adventure is great for families

Need to know:

• You can start any day but must start within a daily time window. Along the way you will interact with several businesses and the start window is set to align with their opening hours.
• You are not required to buy anything along the route, however there are multiple opportunities for shopping and dining if you wish.
• Please ensure that your phone is charged before you start. Additional phones can be added at no extra cost.
• Bringing a phone charger is a good idea if your battery is weak. You may charge your phone by speaking to the businesses at your scheduled breaks.
• You are only required to use the phone for the APP - no internet browsing or photos.
• Data plans are only used to activate the adventure and are not used during play.

If you're looking for fun things to do in Vancouver and you think you have what it takes to solve the mystery, or you're looking for a  great experience gift for someone who like a little bit of adventure in their life, try this fantastic Vancouver Clue Solving Adventure!

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