Murder mystery on the Rideau Canal: Here’s what you need to know about the experience [Video]

An escape room on the water gives you the opportunity to solve a murder mystery while on the Rideau Canal.

The idea to solve a mystery while on a boat on the Rideau Canal comes from the “eeriness” vibe on the canal, which has a theme similar to an escape room with low-level lighting, Benoit Gatien, Ottawa Boat Cruise, told CTV morning Live Thursday.

“It’s more immersive than it is terrifying. But there is kind of an under theme to the experience as you are trying to find out who the Rideau Canal ripper was 10 years ago,” said Gatien.

Participants look for clues to find the Rideau Canal ripper before it’s too late while being on the water. They work in groups made of four to six people. Up to six groups can play per evening, he says.

Participants come to a setting on the canal in front of …