About this experience
This murder mystery experience is a true whodunit with suspects, alibis and a twist ending. Every clue hides in something real: a plaque, a statue, a facade in downtown Halifax. You will collect the evidence, piece together the case and accuse a suspect at the finale.
We offer 24/7 customer support and built-in hints to guarantee that you never stay stuck. Also, the app will provide real historical facts and local legends about the landmarks you're visiting, making a learning experience as much as it's a fun one.
The game can be played anytime, at any hour, and will take you ~90-120 minutes with optional cafe breaks. You can pause and resume whenever you want (even on another day).
Total walking distance involved is about 1.5 miles and the game will end in the same area where it started, making it easy to fit into your day.
It has intermediate difficulty and it's perfect for solo adventurers, couples, friends, families with older kids, or team-building events.
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Full availability: Every day of the year
- Access to the Halifax Murder Mystery game in the Questo app
- Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace
Not included
- Live game master or physical guide
- Meals
- Private transportation
Itinerary and highlights
Become the lead investigator in a self-guided murder mystery game that turns downtown Halifax into your own crime scene. Your case: Bella, a famous travel blogger, was found dead during a ghost tour, and her killer is still somewhere, walking free. You will start at The Wave sculpture on the waterfront, where the app hands you the case file and your first lead. The trail takes you along the boardwalk and up into the historic downtown, past many local landmarks like the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, St. Paul's Anglican Church, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica. At each stop you will investigate your surroundings (inscriptions, statues, plaques, facades, etc.) to solve a puzzle that will reveal a piece of evidence. Every solved puzzle unlocks the instructions for the next chapter, plus some fun historical facts about the locations you're visiting. You can play alone or bring your whole group.
The game can be played all day, any day: just book a ticket and play whenever you want. It ends near the same area where it starts and will take you about 90-120 minutes. The total walking distance is about 1.5 miles (2.5 km).
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- The game starts at The Wave sculpture on the waterfront. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- ro — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Questo
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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