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The Vanishing of the Jewel

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Play at your pace 2.4 km Toronto App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

About this quest

A whirlwind goose chase across some of the most popular landmarks of old town Toronto. Perfect for a spare hour, and a good walk about. Can you catch the notorious thief?

Each location has a new clue, and a fun question. Perfect for tourists with time in the city, or for couples with an hour or so to kill!

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Couples and visitors staying near St. Lawrence Market can chase a notorious jewel thief past Old Town landmarks like the Gooderham Building, Berczy Park and St. James Cathedral, solving a clue and a fun question at each of seven stops. It takes around 90 minutes over 2.4 km. If you want a live guide to question, or a short indoor activity, choose something else.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

    Explore old town Toronto following clues from a notorious thief. Perfect for bar crawls with a bit extra of extra fun. The quest will take about an hour (unless you are fast!

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

3.00 / 5

1 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Toronto

A · Start

73 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1V9, Canada

B · Finish

44 Trinity St, Toronto, ON M5A 1G3, Canada

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

Along the way

Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included

The people behind the adventure

Created by Mark Young.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Mark Young

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Where can you play a riddle game in Toronto?
This self-guided game runs through Old Town Toronto. You play on your phone, and each of the seven stops gives you a new clue and a question to solve as you track down a jewel thief. It begins at Duke's Refresher St Lawrence and is free to play.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at Duke's Refresher St Lawrence. From there it passes the Gooderham Building, Berczy Park, One King West Hotel & Residence, The Omni King Edward Hotel and The Cathedral Church of St. James. The final stop is St. Lawrence Market. It does not loop back to the start.
How long does it take and how far do you walk?
Most players take around 90 minutes, including walking and solving the clues. The route covers about 2.4 km through Old Town Toronto, so plan for an easy stroll with stops along the way rather than a quick dash.
Can we play as a group, and does it cost anything?
The quest is free to play, so friends, couples or a small group can join in together. Gather around one phone, read each clue out loud and work through the questions as a team while you follow the thief from landmark to landmark.
Do we need to book a time, and can we pause?
There is no booking and no set start time. You begin whenever you like at Duke's Refresher St Lawrence, with no guide or group to meet. You can pause partway, stop for a coffee or a look around, then continue later from where you left off.

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