Detective twins Ottalee and Ambrose Holmes search a Granville Island boardwalk as a mysterious figure watches from the jetty; a spilled bottle of maple syrup lies in the foreground.

thegranville islandmaple syrup caper

A SELF-GUIDED OUTDOOR MYSTERY ADVENTURE

  • 2–3 HOURSplus optional break
  • 2–5 PLAYERSper team
  • $25 PER PERSONgift tickets available
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TAKE THE CASE

GRANVILLE ISLANDIS HIDING SOMETHING

Never mind the whisky. Forget the diamonds. Maple syrup is the new criminal currency. A shipment has vanished, and Outspotter HQ is baffled.

Two baffled detectives at the Outspotter Detective Agency examine a bottle of Granville Island maple syrup.

Ottalee and Ambrose Holmes, twin descendants of Sherlock himself, have been called in to crack the case. But they need your help.

Follow a trail of clues across this beloved Island of characters and curiosities, from its bustling waterfront to its dramatic art and secret corners.

Can you unmask the culpritbefore they slip awayfor good?

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“Our best day on Granville Island to date! We had so much fun, it’s wonderfully creative and historical!”

NYAH F · VANCOUVER, BC

HOW TO PLAY

SOLVE THE CLUES. EXPLORE THE ISLAND.

A team gathered in front of a mural on Granville Island, reading a clue on a phone

On the trailwith your team!

  1. STEP 01 // CHECK-IN

    CHECK IN ON WHATSAPP

    On the day, all you need is a phone, WhatsApp and comfy shoes. Head to the start on Granville Island, check in with your phone, and your caper begins.

  2. STEP 02 // INVESTIGATE

    FOLLOW THE CLUES

    As the adventure unfolds, clues and characters will lead you to the Island’s hidden corners and curiosities.

  3. STEP 03 // VERDICT

    CHOOSE YOUR PATH

    Every choice alters your route through the story, so weigh what you’ve learned before making your move. You’ll decide how your caper ends.

HOW IT WORKS ON WHATSAPP

Demo WhatsApp chat, with no spoilers for the real game. Ottalee Holmes says her twin brother Ambrose has gone quiet while tracking the stolen maple syrup. Outspotter HQ sends a rhyming clue leading to a red caboose, offers a hint after a wrong answer, and shares the caboose’s history once it’s solved. Ottalee then receives an anonymous CCTV still of hooded figures unloading drums of maple syrup at night, and passes it to Ruby Lovelace, an AI supercomputer. Ruby traces it to a burner phone, +1 (604) XXX-XXXX, which made one call yesterday: to Ambrose Holmes.

DEMONO SPOILERS. THE REAL CLUES
STAY TOP SECRET.

You’ll receive clues right toWhatsApp on your phone

Characters send tips as you go…but who do you believe?

Uncover curious tales from theIsland’s past along the way

Each decision you makecan alter your path

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Choose your date now or decide later

SNAPS FROM THE ISLAND

CAUGHT ON CAMERA

Send us your team photo at the end of your case and you could end up on the wall. #MapleSyrupCaper

LIVE FEED · GRANVILLE ISLAND

The old crane on Granville Island
Two players smiling in front of the Granville Island map, ready to start the caper
A player in a cap points out a clue on a bright Granville Island mural
The Granville Island neon sign under the bridge at golden hour
The Giants murals at Ocean Concrete
Players walking the boardwalk

Your team
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WHAT OUR PLAYERS SAY

THE REVIEWS ARE IN.

WITNESS 01 // STATEMENT★★★★★

“Our best day on Granville Island to date! We had so much fun, it’s wonderfully creative and historical!”
NYAH F VANCOUVER, BC

WITNESS 02 // STATEMENT★★★★★

“Great fun and a wonderful way to explore Granville Island!”
JUSTIN C VANCOUVER, BC

WITNESS 03 // STATEMENT★★★★★

“Excellent team building event. Granville Island is a lovely backdrop for this and perfect to grab a drink and food afterwards. Really great job Outspotter!”
Brook H VANCOUVER, BC

WITNESS 04 // STATEMENT★★★★★

“Loved it. Loved the mystery. Loved the clues. Super fun and interesting. Brilliant!”
MILLY J VANCOUVER, BC

WITNESS 05 // STATEMENT★★★★★

“I wanted to do it again the second we finished the hunt! Can’t wait to see what comes next!”
Siobhan F VANCOUVER, BC

Book with Confidence.

Weather, plans, life...things change! If your date doesn't work, every option is open to you.

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Need to change your booking? Reschedule anytime before you play, no charge.

Full Refund Guarantee

Plans change. Cancel for any reason and get your money back, no questions asked.

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WHO? WHAT? WHERE? WHEN?

GOT ANYQUESTIONS?

Everything you need to know before you take on the case.

STILL STUMPED?

Email us at hello@outspotter.com. A real human will get back to you.

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EVERYTHING ELSE

THE SYRUP WON’T FIND ITSELF!

AERIAL IMAGERY: CITY OF VANCOUVER OPEN DATA, 2022

READY TO CRACKTHE CAPER?

Pick your date. Gather your crew. The Holmes twins are waiting.

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★★★★★ Rated 5.0 on Google · $25 per person

CHANGE YOUR DATE OR TIME FREE

Reschedule anytime before you play, no charge.

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Cancel for any reason and get your money back, no questions asked.

A REAL HUMAN IN YOUR CORNER

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