Montreal Mystery Quest: Shadows of Prohibition

You come to under cherry trees in Montreal's Chinatown, a stranger's jacket over your shoulders and, tucked inside, a wallet that could get you killed. Al Capone's associates forgive no mistakes. Trace the hidden trails of the city's Prohibition past and find a way out before anyone tracks you down. This self-guided mystery quest leads you on a

90-minute walk through the living history of 1920s Montreal. With the Questo app on your phone, you piece together a noir story across Chinatown, the old Red Light District, Monument National, and the Place des Arts. You crack cryptic puzzles, decode secret messages, and uncover the underground cabaret scene that thrived while the rest of North America went dry. Begin whenever you like and cover 2.6 kilometres of Montreal's most atmospheric streets, entirely at your own pace. The experience suits history lovers, couples, and curious explorers who want to see the city through a completely different lens. No prior knowledge of Quebec history is needed.