Walking Tours

Vancouver Gastown's Hidden Gold: Self-Guided City Exploration Game

Explore Vancouver with a self-guided city game, accessible anytime in the Questo app.
Go at your own pace - no guides and no groups of strangers involved.
See ornate turn-of-the-century architecture like the Marine Building and the Sun Tower.
Learn about Vancouver landmarks from the old days, some still standing and some long gone.
Discover Vancouver's colourful urban roots in Gastown.
Find the Gastown Steam Clock and the Sam Kee Building.
Great with friends or family.
English only

Access to the self-guided city exploration game in the Questo app
Unlimited availability. Play any day, at any hour.
Pause and resume anytime
No group limit - bring as many friends as you want!
English only

Physical tour guide or game master (NOT NEEDED)
Parking fees
WiFi
Transportation
Food or drinks

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Chase the legendary Oppenheimer Stash, a forgotten hoard from the Gold Rush era, through the historic streets of Gastown in this self-guided exploration game. Guided only by an old letter, your wits and a mysterious picture frame that reveals glimpses of the past, follow the clues from the Marine Building past Waterfront Station and the Steam Clock to the Sam Kee Building and the site of Gassy Jack's saloon.

Along the way you solve challenges in the Questo app, learn historical facts and local myths, and discover hidden spots that only locals know and most tourists pass by. The walk covers about 4 km and takes around 1.5 hours, with no time limit.

Will you seize the treasure, or will the past catch up with you?

What to bring

Mobile internet: Ensure you have a working mobile internet connection to access and play the game.

Smartphone with app: Download the app before you arrive at the starting point in Gastown.

What's not allowed

Physical guide: You cannot join this as a guided tour since no physical tour guide is included.

Animals: You can bring animals or pets only where local rules allow them.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: This experience is not wheelchair accessible, so it may not suit guests using mobility devices.

Strollers: The route is stroller or pram accessible for families with young children.

Additional information

Tour format: This is a self-guided city game that you play on your phone using clues and puzzles.

Duration: The game usually takes about 2 hours, but there is no time limit.

Flexibility: You can start at any hour, pause at any time, and resume later.

Availability: The experience is available daily and can be started 24/7.

Children: Kids can join the experience free of charge.

Infants: Infants must not sit on laps for this experience.

Infant seats: Infant seats are not provided for this experience.

Transport: Public transportation is available near the starting area.

Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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