Destplore Outdoor Adventure

Destplore Outdoor Adventure runs app-based scavenger hunts and interactive adventure games set in Queen Elizabeth Park, one of Vancouver's most scenic green spaces. The experience combines physical exploration with digital storytelling, making it a hybrid between a nature walk and an escape room.

The adventure works through the Destplore app on your smartphone. After purchasing tickets, you download the app and follow clues that lead you through different sections of Queen Elizabeth Park. Along the way, you solve puzzles, answer trivia questions, and complete challenges tied to the park's landmarks and history.

The game is self-paced, which is a major advantage for families. If your toddler needs a break or your teenager wants to linger at a particularly cool challenge, there's no pressure to keep moving. Most families complete the adventure in 60-90 minutes, though you could stretch it longer if you stop to enjoy the park along the way.

Queen Elizabeth Park itself is worth the visit — it sits at the highest point in Vancouver with panoramic views of the city and mountains. The Bloedel Conservatory (a separate admission) is right there too if you want to add a tropical garden visit to your outing.

The game works best for kids who can read (roughly age 6+), since the clues are text-based on the app. Younger kids can participate if a parent reads the clues aloud, but they'll get more out of it once they can engage with the puzzles independently.

Since the entire experience is outdoors and self-guided, you're free to start whenever you want — the app is available 24/7. That said, daylight hours are obviously better for navigating the park and enjoying the views. The game stays on the main paths, so the walking is manageable for most fitness levels.