Escape rooms in Montréal: Your ultimate guide to indoor adventure
Leisure activities Indoor
Looking for thrilling indoor activities in Montréal that'll keep your adrenaline pumping on cold, rainy, or sweltering hot days? Escape rooms have taken the city by storm, offering mind-bending puzzles, immersive storytelling, and heart-racing challenges that bring friends, families, and colleagues together. From historically-themed adventures rooted in Québec culture to high-tech quests that push the boundaries of reality, the best escape rooms in Montréal deliver unforgettable experiences for every type of puzzle-solver.
Échappe-toi Montréal
As Québec's first ever escape game center, Échappe-toi Montréal opened its doors in 2014 setting the gold standard for immersive adventures. Set apart by original scenarios that celebrate Québec's rich historical and cultural heritage, professional actors guide players through each experience. With 9 game rooms, including "The Fantom of the Forum" where you'll work together to reclaim the Montréal Canadiens' torch and free the ghosts of the Forum, each room tells a distinctly Montréal story. Perfect for families, school trips, corporate team-building, and bachelor or bachelorette parties, Échappe-toi offers something for everyone, with adventures for all types of groups and ages, offered in both English and French.
2244 Larivière Street
Action 500 Amusement Center (Dorval)
Located in a massive 106,000 square foot facility, Action 500 delivers the ultimate in fun activities in Montréal by combining 9 unique escape rooms, electric karting, paintball, and laser tag all under one roof. Open 7 days a week until midnight, feel your adrenaline peak in their death row-themed escape room where you have only one hour to break free before the executioner knocks. A great choice for corporate Christmas parties, team-building events, and bachelor or bachelorette celebrations, escape rooms are open to ages 10 and up. Action 500 also offers activities like karting for children over 4 feet tall. Scenarios are offered in both French and English. Action 500 also has a location not far from the Olympic Stadium, just 15 minutes away.
1865 Trans-Canada Highway
A/Maze Escape Game (Atwater)
Housed in a former machinery warehouse, A/Maze Escape Game (Atwater) integrates its gritty, industrial architecture with specially designed lighting and soundscapes for a full-on immersive experience. With 5 distinct games, including the outdoor escape scenario, “The Secret of The Lachine Canal,” where you’ll test your mental mettle in order to find a hidden fortune. A/Maze is great for groups of all sizes and can accommodate up to 55 people, with group packages guaranteed to challenge and excite. Available in both English and French.
3550 Saint-Jacques Street
A/Maze Escape Game (Old Port) & Cocktail Bar Inventions
Step into Montréal's most sophisticated escape room experience in the heart of Old Port! Set inside the stunning steampunk-inspired Inventions Cocktail Bar, this venue blends Victorian mystery with modern cocktail culture. Choose from "Tesla's Enigmas" in the inventor's abandoned study, "Dead Man's Chest" in the lobby, or "Secrets of a Shipping Empire" — an outdoor treasure hunt through 19th-century Old Montréal. Accommodating up to 25 people, it's perfect for corporate happy hour gatherings and stylish celebrations. After solving puzzles, unwind with handcrafted cocktails like the Radioactive Sour. Fully bilingual in French and English, 18+.
480 Saint-Jean Street
Adventure City Games
Who says escape rooms need walls? Adventure City Games revolutionizes the concept by transforming Montréal's streets into your puzzle playground! Explore iconic neighborhoods by choosing one or all of their experiences — "Corruption in Mile-End," "Terror in Old Montréal," or "Super Villain in Plateau-Mont-Royal" and get ready to experience the fun of a scavenger hunt combined with escape room challenges. Packages for 2-6 players are available in both English and French and are great for friends, family, and colleagues.
Various starting points in Montréal
Find The Key
Ready for Montréal's most intense challenge? Find The Key boasts only a 3% success rate, guaranteeing serious puzzle enthusiasts will be tested! Located in The Village, choose from four themed rooms: "The Unknown," a social experiment nightmare, "Insomnium," inspired by Stranger Things, "Cabin in the Woods," and "Haunted Pirate Ship" featuring a real pirate ship and concept inspired by the escapades of real-life pirate, La Buse. Available in both French and English, Find The Key’s challenging experiences are perfect for horror and mystery fans who love scary and gory touches. Ages 14-16+, available for special events with families, friends and colleagues.
1000 Atateken Street
SOS Labyrinthe
Experience one of the world's largest indoor mazes housed in the Old Port's historic 112-year-old Hangar 16. This family-friendly activity in Montréal features 2 kilometers of twists and turns challenging all ages to find four hidden treasures left by longshoremen. What makes SOS Labyrinthe special? It's ever-changing — obstacles and traps are regularly modified for fresh experiences. Throughout your journey, rollerblade-wearing characters add playful mischief, doing their best to keep you going in circles! Available in both French and English, this unique maze combines maritime heritage with modern entertainment, making it an ideal indoor activity in Montréal for families and tourists.
Clock Tower Pier, Hangar 16
BoulZeye, Pub et Attractions
BoulZeye delivers four riveting escape room experiences that transport players to different worlds. "Antidote" has you stopping rogue chemical weapons specialist Dr. Walter Brandt, while "Budapest Express" takes you aboard a 1931 trans-European train for murder mystery solving. "Th3 C0d3" begins with a 2015 Anonymous-style news bulletin and "Murder at the Manor" sees you solving your grandfather's murder in 1999 Scottish Highlands. Available seven days a week in both French and English, these escape rooms are part of Québec's largest multi-level laser tag arena, BoulZeye, which also features 16 bowling lanes, and a lively resto-pub. Groups of 2+ with at least one adult present.
3655 Tricentenaire Boulevard
Vortex Montréal - Plateau
Transport yourself to fantastical worlds with Vortex's five distinct adventures, like "Dragon's Prophecy," an escape room challenge where you’ll need to stop the evil Meroveus in a magical medieval setting and "Tempus Evadere" where you’ll race against time to stop a hidden clock that’s counting down to the end of humanity. Each 60-minute immersive experience takes place in a realistic setting where Game Masters provide hints but leave the problem solving up to you. 2-6 players, great for families and small groups. Available in both French and English.
3841 Saint-Laurent Boulevard
Ministry of Cricket & Other Homeless Sports
Step into Montréal's most authentic Sherlock Holmes experience! This meticulously recreated Victorian London flat captures every detail from the beloved Sherlock Holmes universe. Expect extraordinary attention to detail, like exquisite antique décor that’ll make you truly feel like you're in Holmes' world. From heart-pumping puzzles to high-stakes challenges, this venue delivers unforgettable adventures appealing to longtime fans and newcomers alike. Accommodating 2-10 players (ages 12+, younger with adults), the venue operates seven days a week from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. in both English and French.
1301 Mazurette Street
Whether you're seeking family-friendly activities in Montréal that challenge young minds or corporate team-building experiences, the city's eclectic escape room scene offers something for everyone. These unique experiences in Montréal combine problem-solving, teamwork, and pure fun into unforgettable adventures that are a testament to why escape rooms in Montréal have become such a beloved part of the city's entertainment culture.
Sarah Beall
Sarah Beall is a writer, editor, and creative who loves food, fun, and all things arts and culture. Her wanderlust has taken her to such places as São Paulo, Brazil, Seoul, South Korea, London, England, and New York, New York, and yet she’s always happiest playing tourist and living the good life in Montreal, the world-class city she’s called home for over 20 years.