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#1 - Top Rooms (2025)

Golden Lock Award - Golden Lock Winners (2025)

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#1 - Top Rooms (2024)

At Magnifico's Circus, prepare yourself for a day filled with wonder and excitement. Here, you'll embark on amazing rides that will thrill and delight you. Test your skills and win fabulous prizes in our exciting games, perfect for all ages.  Bring your friends and family to share in the joy and fun. From the youngest to the young at heart, everyone will find something to love at Magnifico's Circus.  And when the sun sets, the real magic begins! Gather under the big top to witness an unforgettable circus show. Our talented performers, dazzling acrobats, and hilarious clowns will leave you awestruck and full of wonder.  Magnifico's Circus is not just a show; it's an experience you won't want to miss. Step right up and join us for a day of fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories!

Magnífico delivers an enchanting journey into a world of grand scale and rich atmosphere. The meticulous set construction and impressive visual details immediately make you feel part of an extraordinary tale. With clever, highly interactive puzzles and a smooth narrative pace, it stands out as a truly magical and memorable escape room experience.

Escaparium

Magnifico

Escape room

#8 - Top Rooms (2025)

#3 - Top Rooms (2024)

Escape Room - Golden Lock Winners (2024)

Best of Morty (2023)

#4 - Top Rooms (2023)

In the heart of Escaparium Laval's massive complex nestles a mysterious monument classified as a World Heritage Site, forgotten for several centuries: an ancient cathedral. Escaparium was built around this characterful building that once served as a sanctuary for a now extinct cult. Archaeological excavations and restoration of the monument have been underway for several years now. This allowed us to make major discoveries on the history of the cathedral and on a certain cult that we name, "The Order". Artifacts of rituals dating back centuries have been found and are currently being investigated. Come take the guided tour through the myths and legends of a forgotten past. A trip which you will never forget. (this is an escape game)!

This room is a masterclass in special effects—our group was blown away by every aspect of the experience. Two floors in the cathedral was absolutely astounding; rooms like this are the reason we keep coming back to Laval to play. My only note is that the room seems to be best designed for exactly four people, and for us as a group of six, it felt like too many cooks in the kitchen. SLIGHT SPOILER BELOW
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This is the first time I've ever seen a breakable prop in an escape room, and that was such a delightful surprise!

La Cathédrale Oubliée [The Forgotten Cathedral]

Golden Lock Award - Golden Lock Winners (2026)

#19 - Top Rooms (2025)

The holidays were drawing to a close, yet your thirst for adventure kept pushing you further. A hike through a remote region, a trail forgotten on every map… It was exactly what you needed.

But the villagers in the last town seemed uneasy when you asked questions, vaguely mentioning forgotten ruins, a sky forever overcast, and a path barely passable, like they’d rather avoid the topic altogether.

Ruins! That alone was enough to spark your curiosity.

The trail led deep into a forest where daylight barely pierced the thick canopy. Bit by bit, the fog thickened, clinging to the branches. The air grew heavier, damp with a biting chill. Beneath your feet, the ground felt denser… almost still.

Then, silence fell. Absolute silence. Not a rustling leaf, not a single birdcall. As if nature itself were holding its breath.

And then, in the heart of the darkness, it appeared.

A towering castle, frozen in time. Its shattered towers clawed at the sky, its cracked walls seemed to watch you. The air around it felt heavier, suffocating, as if the place itself refused to let go of those who came too close.

The wind had died. Nothing moved.

The castle stood before you.
And it was waiting.

A great room.   From the opening entrance through the rest of the process we had a great time.  "Are they allowed to do this"? was asked many times.    We can out of this room with smiles on our faces and the puzzles were all interesting and new.

Sauve Qui Peut

Le Château du Supplice Éternel [The Castle of Eternal Suffering]

#78 - Top Rooms (2025)

#37 - Top Rooms (2024)

#28 - Top Rooms (2023)

#31 - Top Rooms (2022)

#25 - Top Rooms (2021)

Finalist (2020)

Real-Life (2020)

The Admiral has given you direct orders to gather a crew to go in search of the Lost Island of the Voodoo Queen. Finding the right sailors might not be so easy as nobody has lived to tell about such an island or if it actually exists. If you find it, you shall seek and gather the knowledge to what is known as "eternal loneliness" from the Voodoo Queen; something the Admiral greatly seeks but for which you do not know the meaning of.

They told us we are the new record holders for this room. So that is cool.  

We loved this room.  The theme is awesome and the set had a special feature that we have never seem before and also a super unique puzzle we have never seen before and I doubt we will again. 

One of the characters is also super cute and really well done. Very creative and I really enjoyed it. 

Because we got out so quickly, we had lots of time to talk with the gamemaster after the fact and he showed us around the set. It's fantastic. So over the top and awesome.  

The puzzles were also alot of fun and on theme as well.  Definitely another must-do at Escaparium Laval.

L'Île perdue de la Reine Vaudou [The Lost Island of the Voodoo Queen]

#5 - Top Rooms (2025)

You and your friends thought it would be a great idea to check out Escaparium’s brand-new bar: FUBAR. The drinks are flowing, the vibes are great—until two frantic scientists burst through the doors... Buckle up—this night out is about to go completely off the rails.

Get your brains ready.  Run into the machine and enjoy the show.    The rooms here are total immersive theater plus escape rooms.   Our team of three have done five rooms at this location and loved every one of them.

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Le Grand Mal est une expérience immersive originale et terrifiante qui sera présentée exclusivement durant le mois d’octobre 2026 à la succursale d’Immersia Boisbriand dans le cadre de l’Halloween.

Imaginez-vous catapultés dans un film d’horreur dont vous êtes les personnages principaux. Bien loin des simples sursauts d’une maison hantée classique, des comédiens professionnels vous feront vivre une véritable trame narrative, intense et captivante.

Grâce aux décors grandioses d’Immersia Boisbriand, préparez-vous à une immersion totale dont vous ne sortirez pas indemnes.

Immersia Escape Games

Le Grand Mal [Immersive Experience]

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Opening October 16 - When night falls,
the farm takes on a different face.

Escaparium and Ferme Marineau join forces to bring Nuit de terreur back to life in a whole new form, deep in the cornfields.

As night falls, the rows of corn come alive with your worst nightmares. Experience the thrill of Halloween, lost in the fields!

This year, Escaparium and Ferme Marineau invite you to an all-new outdoor nighttime experience.

The Final Harvest

Haunted trail

You’re reading another harrowing article of the continued kidnappings in Hochelaga. Shivers run down your spine as you imagine the terrible things being done to these poor victims. Day by day, you walk by more and more “missing” posters, and your trust in your neighborhood wears thin. The police have made this case their top priority, but their efforts come to no avail… the sinister mind behind these atrocities is damn good at covering their tracks. The only break in the case was the revelation that they do not work alone; an unknown accomplice presumably subdues the victims, letting their guards down as to make them more vulnerable.

In such dangerous times, you remain on high alert. Maybe you’re paranoid, or maybe your gut is telling you something, but you can’t shake the feeling that you’ll be next. So, you decide to limit your circle to only those you trust most in the world. You never go out alone anymore, so going to dinner tonight with your closest confidants seemed like the wisest choice… but if you took all the necessary precautions, why do you feel sick to your stomach? And why are you suddenly so… sleepy…?

You wake up in a dark basement, handcuffed to the radiator along with your friends. How could this have happened? you were all so careful. The kidnapper is nowhere in sight, but you refuse to find out what happens when they’ll arrive . you read somewhere recently that no victims gone for longer than an hour ever make it out alive… you’re running out of time.

A/Maze: Montreal Escape Game

Kidnappé [Kidnapped]

#36 - Top Rooms (2025)

#14 - Top Rooms (2024)

#7 - Top Rooms (2023)

#17 - Top Rooms (2022)

Achievement Unlocked Medalists (2020)

Antique cabinet for sale. Reason for the sale: the previous owner died 2 years ago. Transport not included, you must come and pick it up.

Our favorite room of the 6 we did at Escaparium!  We loved all the others, but this felt like it allowed us to do multiple puzzles like a true escape room and not just as part of a show. Great balance of storytelling and puzzles and amazing theming. Thanks for all your help, Moss!! ❤️❤️

Armoire à Vendre [Wardrobe for Sale]

Nominee (2025)

Nominee (2024)

Votre voisine de commerce vous appelle en panique. Ses employés ont décidé de partir en grève. Elle fait appel à vous pour vous assurer que tout est parfait pour l’ouverture.

Saurez-vous la sortir de sa crise de panique?

The theme/set is my favorite part of Mimi Cupcakes; it felt whimsical but semi-believable, like a toned down Willy Wonka. I liked the transition zone between the first and second areas. Puzzles generally felt good, though I think the second area was stronger than the first.

60 Minutes Jeux D'Évasion

En Grève - Chez Mimi Cupcakes

Un soir, alors que vous passez un moment tranquille chez vous, des phénomènes étranges commencent à se produire. Les lumières clignotent, des bruits rigolos se font entendre, et des objets s'animent tout seuls. Curieux, vous décidez de partir à l'aventure dans la maison. Soudain, les portes se ferme toutes seules et vous enferme dans votre propre demeure.

En explorant, vous découvrez que de petits fantômes espiègles sont derrière tout ça. Déterminé, vous devez résoudre leurs jeux ludiques et trouver comment les faire partir pour retrouver votre calme.

I absolutely loved it! For those who grew up in the ’80s, there were plenty of elements to spark a bit of nostalgia. It was well-crafted and enjoyable. It requires good communication (especially at the beginning) and a keen eye for detail.

D-Code

Chut!

The Filioni Circus was once one of the most impressive shows in the world. The many artists of this circus gave their body and soul for their art and always entertained the public. Young and old walked with great joy on the paths around the big circus tent.

When suddenly, for some mysterious reason, the Filioni circus closed its doors.

Now abandoned for decades, you go on location to revisit this beautiful era. You will not be alone, the famous Viviera, world-renowned mentalist, still rules the site. Keeping prisoner what remains of the artists … their souls.

Can your presence thwart Viviera’s evil plan or, on the contrary, will you be the missing element to complete it?

Our third room at Immersia and this one was definitely our favorite! They made wonderful use of the space, which made the room feel much bigger than I'm sure it was in actuality. Wonderful puzzle design with a wide variety of puzzle types so people can do puzzles that play to their strengths, and the puzzles were all on-theme. The hint system was a clever choice and super fun to interact with, as was the actor, who was a joy and also unobtrusive. I love a room where I am so immersed in the story that I forget to think about how fast we're going—Immersia truly knocked it out of the park with this one.

Le Cirque des Âmes Perdues Ver. 2025 [Circus of the Lost Souls]

Finalist (2025)

Finalist (2024)

Finalist (2023)

Best "Innovator" Of The Year (2022)

Finalist (2022)

At the heart of the enchanted forest of the kingdom of Falderon lies an ancient well, the cradle of a magic so powerful that it fuels all life in the kingdom. Thousand-year-old trees, marvelous creatures, luminous rivers… everything that lives in Falderon depends on it.

But to keep the magic flowing, an ancestral ritual must be performed every 100th full moon. But that night, the hobbit in charge of protecting the well and performing the ritual disappeared without a trace. Without him, the magic will slowly fade away, and Falderon will be forgotten.

Faced with an emergency, the Queen calls on the kingdom’s greatest powers: a sorcerer with a wise heart, a seer with piercing visions, an apothecary versed in ancient secrets, and a knight of unshakeable courage. Together, they must unite their wits, magic and bravery to find the lost well and perform the ritual before the full moon disappears from the sky.

The balance of the kingdom hangs by a thread… and on the success of this quest.

Gorgeous room with pretty theming, lighting, and technical wizardry. Some parts of the set even reminded us our visit to Hobbiton in New Zealand! 

I understood where they were going with the fantasy RPG puzzle design, giving each player a special object that would be needed for specific puzzles, though we struggled with knowing when and how to use what out of fear of damaging the beautiful set. 

We played the newer version with improved adaptive AI, which is a fantastic idea in theory. The aim is for all groups to finish between 55 and 65 minutes, with the AI offering more hints or more puzzles based on your team’s progression. However, I’m still a little on the fence about the concept because you never know when manual GM intervention might be required for reasons that go beyond solving puzzles. Moreover, the extra puzzles can feel somewhat repetitive. Accordingly, opinions could vary and be polarising between different teams depending how smoothly the adaptive AI handles your game.

Things to Do in Montreal: Escape Rooms and More

Top escape rooms in Montreal

Magnifico

La Cathédrale Oubliée [The Forgotten Cathedral]

Le Château du Supplice Éternel [The Castle of Eternal Suffering]

L'Île perdue de la Reine Vaudou [The Lost Island of the Voodoo Queen]

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Top escape rooms for kids in Montreal

Armoire à Vendre [Wardrobe for Sale]

En Grève - Chez Mimi Cupcakes

Chut!

Le Cirque des Âmes Perdues Ver. 2025 [Circus of the Lost Souls]

La Forêt de Falderon [Falderon Forest]

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