These 4 escape games near Montreal ranked among the top 100 in the world in 2023

#98: PROJECT R.E.S.E.T. – Immersia Escape Games Boisbriand

Price: $38.99 per person

Address: 608, boul. du Curé-Boivin, Boisbriand, QC*

*Please note: Immersia’s Boisbriand location is temporarily closed due to water damage. Check Facebook and the website for reopening updates.

Number Of Players: Two to seven

Why You Need To Go: Launched in March 2023, Project R.E.S.E.T. earned Immersia a “TOP ROOM” badge from TERP for the very first time. Billed as the company’s most technologically-advanced experience, this room places you inside the mind of a “metacriminal,” offering you the chance to regain your freedom.

Thanks to a new government project called R.E.S.E.T. (Rehabilitation, education and self-awareness of errors through technology), you’ll be released from prison if you can demonstrate that you’re able learn from your mistakes.

Anyone who’s into escape games can expect to have a great time, but that’s especially true for sci-fi lovers. As one player told the TERP team: “This is the stuff I used to dream about when I first started getting into escape rooms. A delightful concept executed wonderfully.”

The game takes a maximum of 60 minutes to complete, and the success rate is 40%.

Accessibility: Partially accessible to people with reduced mobility (but it’s still possible to participate).

Immersia Jeux d’évasion Boisbriand Website

#28: The Lost Island of the Voodoo Queen – Escaparium Laval

Price: $50.99 per person

Address: 5545, boul. des Rossignols, Laval, QC

Number Of Players: Four to eight

Why You Need To Go: Climbing from 31st place in 2022 to 28th place in 2023, this massive escape room — which cost $350,000 to build — transports participants to a tropical island that is far from paradise, even if the scenery says otherwise.

Yes, your dream of embarking on an action-packed, Pirates of the Caribbean-style mission can come true, as you join the Admiral’s crew and head off in search of the Lost Island of the Voodoo Queen. However, you’ll soon discover that the hunt doesn’t end there, as the mysterious Admiral also seeks “eternal loneliness” for nebulous reasons.

“This room invites you to take the lead roll in a world class movie level adventure. With an incredible set design at an unbelievable scale, Voodoo leaves even the most seasoned players awestruck from start to finish,” says an enthusiast interviewed by TERP.

The game must be solved in a maximum of 75 minutes, and the difficulty level is four out of four. The physical rating is set at zero, while the scare factor is one out of four.

Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

Escaparium Website

#7: Wardrobe for Sale – Escaparium Laval

Wardrobe for Sale at Escaparium Laval.

Escaparium

Price: $81.99 per person

Address: 5545, boul. des Rossignols, Laval, QC

Number Of Players: Four to eight

Why You Need To Go: This escape room moved up from 17th place the previous year to seventh place on the 2023 list — and for good reason. Impressive storytelling, fantastic sets and compelling puzzles make the experience memorable, as you step into the shoes of someone looking for a used armoire online. When you find one — and discover a secret door inside it — the adventure begins.

This game, worthy of a Narnia chronicle, will take you to a whimsical universe filled with endearing characters, dynamic villains and original puzzles to solve. You’re sure to feel like the star of an epic movie, so gather your trustiest sidekicks because teamwork is everything.

You can read Narcity Québec Editor-in-Chief Izabelle Bee’s review of Wardrobe for Sale in French here.

Otherwise, Kimberly Lawson of Bakersfield, California told TERP, “Wardrobe for For Sale does things I always wanted to see in a room, but didn’t think were possible.”

The difficulty level is four out of four, and you have 120 minutes to complete your journey. Note that the scare factor and physical rating are both one out of four.

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, but some parts are more difficult to access.

Escaparium Website

#4: The Forgotten Cathedral – Escaparium Laval

Price: $66.99 per person

Address: 5545, boul. des Rossignols, Laval, QC

Number Of Players: Four to eight

Why You Need To Go: Opened at the end of 2022, The Forgotten Cathedral quickly rose to fourth place in the 2023 world rankings, making it North America’s best escape room of the year.

Although this concept boasts a fairly high scare factor (three out of four), it’s not too morbid or gory. Rather, the elaborate sets and Gothic architecture reinforce the illusion of an old abandoned church while the acting, storytelling and eerie atmosphere — not to mention, a few jump scares — are responsible for giving you the creeps.

On your guided tour of an ancient cathedral nestled within the Escaparium Laval complex, you’ll explore artifacts from centuries-old rituals. Just as you immerse yourself in the history, things take a dark turn. A demon begins to haunt the premises, unveiling puzzles that are equal parts challenging and exciting.

In the words of one reviewer, shared on the TERP website, “Your jaw will drop so many times you may as well just leave it on the floor.”

You can also find Narcity Québec Editor-in-Chief Izabelle Bee’s review in French here.

This game is a three out of four difficulty level, and you have 90 minutes to complete your quest. It’s important to note that the scare factor and physical rating are also three out of four. You have to climb steps and pass through tight spaces.

Accessibility: For ages 13 and over only. Not suitable for wheelchairs, as the game is played on several levels.

Escaparium Website