Please note: This scavenger hunt is a work of historical fiction and not associated with the AGO. Any questions relating to the product, location, etc. should be directed to Urban Capers.
INTRIGUE AT THE AGO
Over a hundred years ago, Tom Thomson, Canadian outdoorsman and iconic artist, mysteriously disappeared into the mists of Algonquin Park. On the anniversary of his death, an Arts and Culture journalist is digging into the cold case when she uncovers a startling connection between Thomson’s suspicious death and a forgotten secret hidden by the Toronto art world.
Along the way, she unearths a much older mystery: the long lost trove of Leonardo Da Vinci. The famed artist was rumoured to have hidden a personal collection of art, sculpture, journals and inventions, the location of which went to the grave with him. He left behind clues, of course, but the code has never been cracked and the location never found…until now.
Sift through our journalists’ private notes, uncover new evidence, and separate fact from fiction as you unravel an age old mystery that has haunted the art world for centuries.
Tickets allow entry to the Art Gallery of Ontario.
FAQs
Teams have two hours to explore the gallery, seek out answers to clues, solve the mystery, and complete all challenges.
After the two hours, teams return to the finish location, where their answers are scored and a winner is declared. The winner receives the coveted Golden Magnifying Glass (and bragging rights!)