Escape Box - Toronto's Outdoor Escape Room & Ghost Walk

Escape Box runs live, actor-led experiences in downtown Toronto. In our outdoor escape games the city is your game board: your actor-guide meets you and hands your team a physical box of clues, then leads you through puzzles woven through downtown Toronto's streets, murals, and landmarks. We also run a ghost walk after dark and, for the holidays, a murder mystery party that comes to you. A live professional improv actor leads every one from start to finish.

Quick facts

What: Actor-guided outdoor escape games, a ghost walk and a holiday murder mystery party
Where / meeting point: Downtown Toronto - each experience has its own start and end point, listed on its page and shown when you book. Escape From Unreality starts at Thimble, 148 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5V 2L8 (Richmond & Spadina) and ends at 269 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1Z9 (see Experiences below)
Price: escape games $40 CAD per person; ghost walk $25 (preview price, usually $36); holiday party $40 a guest
Group size: escape games 2 to 15 players; ghost walk 2 to 15; holiday party 12 to 25 guests
Duration: About 90 minutes, led by a live actor
Difficulty: Escape From Unreality is easy to medium, The Dead Detective medium; games suit ages 10 and up
When: Rain or shine; dates open now are on the booking calendar
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 33 Google reviews
Good for: date nights, team building, birthdays, bachelorette parties, tourists, and things to do in Toronto
Book: online at escapebox.ca/booking
Contact: escapebox.ca@gmail.com

Experiences

Escape From Unreality (available now) - A mind-bending adventure through Toronto's Queen Street West and Graffiti Alley. Help Luna escape from unreality while solving interactive street puzzles with your improv actor-guide. Starts at Thimble, 148 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5V 2L8 (Richmond & Spadina) and ends at 269 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1Z9. 90 minutes, 2-15 players, $40 CAD per person.
The Dead Detective (coming soon) - A supernatural investigation around David Pecaut Square (55 John St, King St W & John St). Help a medium and the shade of a murdered detective work through his case file, eliminate suspects and close the case.
The Vanishing of Ambrose Small (available now) - a ghost walk after dark from King St E to the Royal Alexandra Theatre, led by the ghost of the theatre owner who vanished in 1919. 2-15 people, $25 CAD per person (preview price; usually $36).
Murder at the North Pole (holiday pop-up, late November to 23 December) - a murder mystery party at your office, venue or home in the GTA. 12-25 guests, $40 CAD a guest, by request.

How is this different from a regular escape room?

Traditional escape rooms lock you in one room for 60 minutes. Escape Box takes you outside - the puzzles are part of Toronto's real streets, murals, and public spaces, and a professional improv actor stays with your group the whole time, nudging you forward and keeping the story alive.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

Escape games are $40 CAD per person for 2 to 15 players. The ghost walk is $25 per person (preview price; usually $36), for 2 to 15 people.

How long does it take?

About 90 minutes, led by a live actor-guide, with no clock ticking.

Is it good for team building or date night?

Yes - both are among its most popular uses. The 2-player format suits a date, and the activity works well for team outings, birthdays, and bachelorette parties for up to 15 people.

What if it rains?

The experience runs rain or shine; box contents are water-resistant. For severe weather we help you reschedule at no extra charge.

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