The 12 best escape rooms in Calgary (2026)

“This game is set to be retired, so it's not the same experience it was. That said, the puzzles were very clever and there was quite a surprise in the set design in the second room. We finished the basic game in about 35 minutes, before being allowed to work the bonus content taking us right up to 59 minutes. Sad to see a great early generation room be retired, but hope they can funnel the same great design expertise into something new.”

“Escape Ops' newest game was once again fantastic! They always do a great job with their puzzles and have something creative that you haven't seen before. The game definitely builds on itself as you progress, with the really cool sets developing later into the game. The immersion wasn't all there at the start, but that was likely how it was intended to play as you work your way closer to gaining access to the emporium! There were some REALLY unique puzzles that all flowed really well and made sense and weren't far-fetched or overly difficult... just the right amount. Overall, it was very different and unique in all the best ways. It wasn't the most elaborate storyline, but I definitely recommend all the rooms I've done with this company. The staff is super kind as well and happy to chat about their vision and the experience.”

dannybaggin

55 escape rooms

“7.8/10 This one’s for the puzzle enthusiasts. Don’t go in expecting amazing tech, over the top production, or set design. But do prepare yourself for some excellent, well thought out puzzles and riddles. This experience is packed wall to wall with exceptional brain teasers. For the select few that make it to the end with time to spare, right when you thought the experience was tough enough, you are rewarded with even more bonus puzzles that elevate the experience even more so. What starts as a typical 60 minute leisurely stroll through some wonderful Zelda themed puzzles turns into the most high-octane-up-against-the-clock scramble trying to finish the now rewarded gift of many bonus puzzles, making the experience feel like a whole new room unfolds right in front of you. Definitely recommend if you find yourself in the area. Groups of 2, you better have your brains set to maximum because you will need it. Groups of 4 will enjoy the nonlinear pace of the room allowing everyone a chance to solve something.”

BestEscapeCritic

379 escape rooms

“Dynamic Duo was a great experience that achieved its goal of being a fun, strictly 2-player game... one of only two that I am aware of in Calgary! The puzzles were really cool and required teamwork and coordination between two people. They weren't too far-fetched and made sense; Escape Ops always has cool and unique puzzles! The set, although minimal, accomplished its purpose and provided a unique experience in many ways. There seemed to be a lack of storyline and theme, but I think the main idea is that it's just a fun, enjoyable puzzle experience for 2 people, and it certainly was!”

dannybaggin

55 escape rooms

“Mindmaster has one of the coolest stories/room setups that I've seen. My only complaint with this room is that we went with 6 people, meaning I couldn't engage with every single puzzle that we had to solve! Escape City makes you want to be involved in every aspect of the room, and getting to be a part of every little thing is a treat. There was a really cool game flow that we went through pretty quickly with our large group, and a great ending, which was super exciting and different from anything I've done before. It caused chaos within our large group, but that made it all the more satisfying to finish. The advancement of the story throughout the rooms is done well, and the high-pressure ending was a perfect finish to it all. They really made you feel like you were in an experiment that you found out more about throughout the rooms, with a nice physical aspect at the end that added to the immersion.”

dannybaggin

55 escape rooms

“This was our first experience at Arcadia's new location! It is quite the step up from their recent location and as such, the facility is super nice! It is a large space as well and I am excited to see what else they can come up with to fill this location! However, Ye Olde Horrible Dungeon in particular was a really cool game. It's a nice large room with a really cool design to go along with the neat theme and challenging puzzles. Due to it's size, it is better to have a bigger group, but it was enjoyable nonetheless. Really cool game flow as well. We got stumped at a few points as the puzzles are quite challenging but they were satisfying to solve and were well integrated into the theme as well as into each other. Really excited to visit Arcadia again soon!”

dannybaggin

55 escape rooms

“Pixie's Candy Emporium was a really well designed room that very much plays and feels as it is described, being a "fun, whimsical, fantasy" theme. The game flowed well, the puzzles were not too challenging but still satisfying, and it had a really nice balance of linear/non-linear elements of gameplay. It definitely felt like a great room if you are looking for something light-hearted, or something enjoyable and not too difficult for a family with kids. In terms of the puzzles, this was my favourite room at Arcadia so far. They were thematic, fun, and had some unique elements with some of their very cute little props/pieces. Even with my love of horror-themed rooms in general, I would definitely say this could be the best room at this company I've played so far! I also love the way they integrate the theme through not just the puzzles, but the decorations as well. The room gives off the right energy for it's theme (just like their others) and is really nice to look at as you go about tackling the room! We are really looking forward to coming back to Arcadia as they have a few new rooms scheduled to open!”

dannybaggin

55 escape rooms

“What a great first impression and experience this was. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. They were one of the many reason we came back to play all of the other games. The game itself was good, small room but extremely well used. The flow of the game is very good (we did the third best time, our team name is Schnappi). The puzzles were fun to do and were a good difficulty ( not too hard, not too easy) which for us is really important so we still have a feeling of satisfaction and pride. For those reason i fully recommend this company and this game, it can be enjoyed by either begginers for a good challenge and advanced players for a pleasant gameplay.”

LeTimBitBlanc

139 escape rooms

“Our group had a really great time with the Turtle Power room at Escape 60! It's relatviely small, but this is not indicative of how well its setup and designed, as well as the number of puzzles. It's a very linear game and flows very well. The turtles theme was really nicely done and I liked the originality of the puzzles in here (specifically the very very first one) as well as how they rebuilt the world that the room was based on. I loved the props, colouring, and design of the room; it really felt like being in some underground hangout that you go with your friends to chill. Their is lots of locks and they are pretty direct with how you should navigate each of them (where to go next, what lock corresponds to what puzzle). Maybe could do with a little more creative puzzles as most of the puzzles end with a number/letter lock, but overall this was a great room and we had a great time!”

dannybaggin

55 escape rooms

“This was a TOUGH ONE! We were only 2 people but decided we wanted to try it bc we were in town and saw the positive reviews. The set Dec was SO COOL very well thought out details. They were switching up and trying new puzzles the day we came in so there were a lot of red herrings which threw us off. If there was a larger group we would’ve escaped faster. The staff gave us 3 extra mins bc we were so close to the end and such a small gang. We escaped but we didn’t count it as a win since we got so many hints and the extra 3mins”

“If you are looking for a horror room in Calgary, this is the one! Trapped has large rooms and sets, and all have had a great level of immersion. Jack the Ripper built anticipation really well, and all of the rooms helped you get more and more into the story, leading up to an exciting ending. The use of the live actor was great, and it's nice to know how much effort they put into giving you a good (Scary!) experience. One of our team members accidentally through a prop at the live actor out of fright, and they handled it great, even taking pride in scaring someone that much. The fear added to the difficulty, and the type of puzzles that Trapped employs requires more outside-of-the-box thinking that may not be catered to our group's usual strengths. The story/set was what made this experience so great and I hope to do another horror room done this well soon.”

dannybaggin

55 escape rooms