Quebec City Ghost Quest: Self-Guided History Game in Old Town
Walk the fortified streets of a UNESCO World Heritage Site through the eyes of a soldier who may not have survived.
This Quebec City self-guided history game places you in the boots of a soldier from the 1759 Battle of the Plains of Abraham, tasked with delivering a letter to General Montcalm across 11 stops in Old Town. Using the Questo app, you follow clues through cobblestoned streets, centuries-old fortifications, and storied cathedrals at your own pace, with no guide or fixed schedule required.
The route covers 1.6 km of easy walking through the heart of Old Quebec, a city where French colonial history, British conquest, and North American identity are etched into every wall. Each stop unlocks audio narration that adds depth to what you see around you, connecting landmarks to the layered story of New France.
The narrative builds a quiet, unsettling tension as you move from the Tourny Fountain to Place-Royale — the very ground where Samuel de Champlain erected the first permanent French settlement in the Americas in 1608. The game is designed for history enthusiasts, couples, and curious travelers who want more than a surface-level visit.
No prior knowledge of Quebec history is needed. The Questo app guides you step by step, and the challenges at each stop are designed to be accessible for adults and older children alike.
Tour Highlights
Explore 11 historically significant stops across Old Quebec's Upper and Lower Town over 1.6 km of flat, easy walking.
Visit the Couvent des Ursulines, the oldest institution of learning for women in North America, founded in 1639 and the burial site of General Montcalm.
Audio narration at every stop brings the city's 400-year history to life without requiring a live guide.
Walk through the Saint-Louis Gate, a fortification landmark that has shaped the city since the late 17th century under the French Regime.
Start anytime that suits you — the self-guided format means no waiting for groups or fixed departure times.
Immersive storytelling places you inside a historical narrative rather than simply observing from the outside.
Discover Place-Royale, recognized as the cradle of French North America and the site of Champlain's 1608 habitation.
Itinerary Overview
Begin your quest at this ornate fountain, one of six copies of a work by French sculptor Mathurin Moreau first exhibited at the 1855 World's Fair in Paris. It marks the gateway into the game's historical narrative.
Pass through one of Quebec's most iconic fortification gates, first constructed in the late 17th century under the French Regime. Under British rule, its nightly closure disrupted trade and shaped the city's growth.
Founded in 1639, this is the oldest institution of learning for women in North America. Its chapel holds the remains of General Louis-Joseph Montcalm, the very figure you are seeking to find.
Built in 1804, this was the first Anglican cathedral constructed outside Britain and is now a National Historic Site of Canada. Its neoclassical Palladian design was modeled on Saint Martin-in-the-Fields in London.
Founded in 1663 by François de Laval, the seminary trained priests and administered colonial parishes across New France. Nearby, the Notre-Dame-de-Québec Basilica has served the first Catholic parish in North America since 1664.
Your journey concludes at the precise location where Samuel de Champlain built his first habitation in 1608, considered the cradle of French North America. The square ties together every thread of the story you have followed across the city.
What Is Included
Included
- Access to the Questo app for the full game experience
- Audio narration at all 11 stops
- Self-guided route with interactive challenges
- No time restrictions — start and pause whenever you like
Not Included
- Smartphone or device to run the Questo app
- Data connection or downloaded offline content
- Entry fees to any indoor attractions along the route
- Food, beverages, or transportation
Important Information
Ready to Begin Your Quest?
Step into Old Quebec's history at your own pace, uncover 400 years of stories through an immersive game, and experience one of North America's most remarkable cities from the inside.
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