Halloween Outdoor Escape Game

The GRIFFINTOWN Prophecy

ABOUT THE GAME

Created in collaboration with SDC Quartier du Canal, Parks Canada and A/Maze Escape Game.

La Prophétie de Lachine is available for only two days. Friday, October 30 from 16.00 - 21:00 and Saturday, November 1 from 12:00 till 17:00.

The adventure begins at Avril Supermarket in Griffintown and concludes at Brasserie Memento. Admission is free but requires a reservation. The game is available in both French and English, and groups will be organized by language.

Participants will need a fully charged phone and warm, comfortable clothing. The journey lasts on average 45 to 60 minutes, but there is no time limit—you may complete it at your own pace.

THE STORY

Montréal’s Lachine Canal has always been more than water and stone. It was the city’s beating industrial heart, lined with factories, mills, and warehouses that once powered the entire region. But with every revolution of the gears, something else was stirring below the surface.

Legends whispered of a creature born from waste and smoke, a monster that fed on coal dust, sugar syrup, and the shadows of industry. For decades, people dismissed it as superstition—stories told by tired canal workers and immigrants at the end of a long shift. Until now.

This Halloween, the prophecy awakens. Strange symbols appear on the canal walls. Shadows lengthen across Griffintown. And a voice—half-human, half-machine—echoes from the water, demanding to be heard.

Only a team of hunters can uncover the truth. To calm the beast or banish it, you must retrace Montréal’s industrial past, summon the spirits of the factories, and solve the riddles left in steel, stone, and smoke.

History is the key. The canal remembers. The question is: will you?

KEEP IN MIND THIS IS AN OUTDOOR ESCAPE GAME

PRICE: FREE

but you can purchase extra items

LOCAL PARTNERS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WHAT IF IT RAINS?

At any point during the game, you can pause it and come back another time, starting from where you left off. However, keep in mind that using this option disqualifies you from the quickest team competition.

CAN I BRING MY DOG?

Of course! Your furry friends are more than welcome to join us. Most of the game is played by the Lachine Canal and it finishes a few blocks away from a dog park.

HOW MUCH WILL I WALK?

The full game is 2.62km long. Coming back from the end point to the start point is around 1 extra km.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

A charged cellphone with access to the internet through data and a water bottle to cool off!

HOW OLD CAN THE PLAYERS BE?

This is the perfect family activity. Usually, parents will be the ones to solve the puzzles and the kids are more likely to gather the educational information and spot hidden clues. Any age can play!

A\MAZE ATWATER

Nestled on historic Saint-Jacques Street, just a short stroll from the Lionel-Groulx metro station, A/Maze Atwater is where our story started. This flagship location is not just an escape game venue—it’s a journey into the past, set in an antique machinery depot that breathes life into each game.

The building’s industrial architecture has been seamlessly integrated into our immersive rooms, adding an authentic edge to every adventure. Whether you're breaking out of prison, unearthing ancient relics, or unraveling mysterious experiments, the setting will transport you straight into the heart of the story.

Perfect for groups of all sizes, A/Maze Atwater can host up to 50 people, making it an ideal destination for unforgettable team-building events, celebrations, or just a thrilling day out.