Play the city game of Vancouver
An interactive walk along the highlights of Vancouver. 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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12 stops · 5.4 km · ±2.25 h
5.4 km · 1.1 km back to the starting point.
Starts at Olympic Cauldron and ends at Robson Square.
This is what a challenge feels like:
The 'Drop' sculpture, a striking yellow landmark, is an artistic representation of a single raindrop, a nod to Vancouver's famously wet climate and its connection to the Pacific Ocean. It stands as a whimsical yet profound symbol of the city's natural environment. The artists, Inges Idee, often create works that interact with their surroundings. Complete the following sequence that describes the journey of water in Vancouver's ecosystem: Cloud -> Precipitation -> ____ -> Ocean.
Read how the escape game works
Longest stretch between two stops: 950 m
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Vancouver that ordinary visitors never fully see. Follow the shimmer of the ocean, the majestic contours of the mountains, and the whispering mist that envelops the city. Here you will discover the stories etched in stone and steam, hidden in the heart of this vibrant metropolis. Your journey begins now.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Vancouver on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Vancouver 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 Vancouver.
No schedules, no group, no headset. You play the city walk whenever you want, at your own pace. Perfect for things to do in Vancouver — 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 Vancouver — 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 Vancouver
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Vancouver that ordinary visitors never fully see. Follow the shimmer of the ocean, the majestic contours of the mountains, and the whispering mist that envelops the city. Here you will discover the stories etched in stone and steam, hidden in the heart of this vibrant metropolis. Your journey begins now.
Along the way you'll pass Olympic Cauldron, The Drop, Canada Place, Gastown Steam Clock, Vancouver Chinatown Millennium Gate and Chinese Cultural Centre Museum — the finest highlights of Vancouver, in one connected route.
Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Vancouver
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