Play the city game of Montreal
An interactive walk along the highlights of Montreal. Follow the route, solve puzzles and play at your own pace.
No app to install, no account — tap and you're playing, right in your browser. The first stops are free.
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9 stops · 3.8 km · ±1.5 h
3.8 km · 0.7 km back to the starting point.
Starts at Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History and ends at Jacques-Cartier Pier. You can start at whichever stop is closest to you.
This is what a challenge feels like:
Three statues stand on the basilica's facade: the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph and who else?
Read how the escape game works
Longest stretch between two stops: 900 m
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Montreal that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Here, where the cobbled streets whisper ancient tales and the ornate iron balconies add a touch of Parisian elegance, a network of hidden wonders unfolds. Feel the echoes of the Saint Lawrence River embracing the city, and let yourself be guided by the shimmering deep blue and golden secrets the basilica holds. Step into the heart of a city that is more than it seems.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Montreal on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Montreal blends a classic city walk with an escape game. You get a real tour guide in your pocket that takes you past the must-see landmarks of Montreal.
No schedules, no group, no headset. You play the city walk whenever you want, at your own pace. Perfect for things to do in Montreal — solo, with friends, with kids, or as an activity for a city break, bachelor party or team outing.
Along the way you solve puzzles and uncover the mystery of The Order of the Secret Map. A unique way to get to know Montreal — more than a regular walking tour, and a fraction of the price of a live guide.
Why players love CityWalkGems
At your pace
No schedules or groups. Start, pause and resume whenever you want.
Highlights + gems
The must-sees plus spots even locals sometimes miss.
Story in every street
History and mystery woven through the city itself.
A fraction of a guide
A real private guide in your pocket, for a fraction of the price.
Zero hassle
No download, no account, no waiting. Open the link and you're playing.
What you'll see in Montreal
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Montreal that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Here, where the cobbled streets whisper ancient tales and the ornate iron balconies add a touch of Parisian elegance, a network of hidden wonders unfolds. Feel the echoes of the Saint Lawrence River embracing the city, and let yourself be guided by the shimmering deep blue and golden secrets the basilica holds. Step into the heart of a city that is more than it seems.
Along the way you'll pass Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History, Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, Museum of Illusions Montréal, Rue Saint-Paul, Château Ramezay - Musée et site historique de Montréal and Vieux-Port de Montréal — the finest highlights of Montreal, in one connected route.
Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Montreal
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