Free city quests · Hamilton, Ontario

Hamilton, one stamp at a time.

Quests to waterfalls, the waterfront and downtown. Go there, check in, collect the stamp.

Coming soon to iPhone, Android and the web.
How it works

Three steps. No map-reading degree.

Pick where you want to go, get there, and the game keeps score.

  1. STEP 1

    Pick a quest

    Filter by time and area. Two hours near the falls, or a lunch-break loop downtown.

  2. STEP 2

    Go there and check in

    When you reach the spot, tap Check in. GPS confirms you made it, no QR codes to hunt for.

  3. STEP 3

    Collect stamps and share

    Every check-in presses a stamp. Add your photo, finish the quest, share your recap card.

Featured quests

Start with one of these.

Each shows how long it takes and how many stops, so you can fit it around lunch or make a day of it.

  • NaturePlayer photo

    Falls Hunter

    Ten waterfalls along the escarpment, from Webster’s to the Devil’s Punch Bowl.

    About 5 h10 stopsDrive + walk
    Earns the Falls Hunter badge
  • WaterfrontPlayer photo

    Harbour and Shore

    Pier 4, Bayfront, the Waterfront Trail and out to the Beach Strip.

    About 3 h7 stopsWalk or bike
    Earns the Harbour Hand badge
  • CityPlayer photo

    Downtown and Culture

    James Street North galleries, Gore Park, the market and a coffee on the way.

    About 2.5 h8 stopsOn foot
    Earns the James North Regular badge
The map

From the lake to the top of the Mountain.

Falls in Dundas and Stoney Creek, the harbour, the Beach Strip and James North, all on one board.

Lake OntarioHamilton HarbourThe Mountain (escarpment)DundasStoney CreekDowntown
Webster’s Falls
Tew Falls
Dundurn
Pier 4
James North
Gage Park
Albion Falls
Devil’s Punch Bowl
Beach Strip
Seasonal
Illustration, not to scale
Lake OntarioHamilton HarbourThe Mountain (escarpment)DundasStoney CreekDowntown
Pier 4
James North
Illustration, not to scale

What the pins mean

  • AvailableGo any time
  • Your next stopWhere you’re headed
  • StampedAlready collected
  • ClosedSeasonal or closed today
Recap cards

Finish a quest. Brag a little.

Every finished quest makes a card with your photos, stamps and stats, sized for stories.

  • Quest complete27 SEP
    Player photo
    Falls Hunter
    falls
    10
    time
    5h 12m
    km
    14.2
    HammerHunthammerhunt.ca
  • Quest complete4 OCT
    Player photo
    Harbour and Shore
    stops
    7
    time
    3h 05m
    km
    8.6
    HammerHunthammerhunt.ca
  • Quest complete11 OCT
    Player photo
    Downtown and Culture
    stops
    8
    time
    2h 40m
    km
    4.1
    HammerHunthammerhunt.ca
Our safety promise

We only send you where it’s safe to stand.

Check-ins work only at official viewpoints and on marked trails. If a spot isn’t safe to reach, it isn’t in the game.

  • Official viewpoints and marked trails onlyCheck-in zones are drawn around public lookouts and trail markers, never cliff edges or off-trail spots.
  • Closures respected automaticallySeasonal and temporary closures turn a stop grey on the map. You can’t check in there until it reopens.
  • Plain safety notes on every stopStairs, fences, footing, parking. Written straight, with no jokes.

In the app: “Stay on marked trails. The view is better from here.”

FAQ

Quick answers.

Is it free?

Yes. Every quest is free to play. A few clearly labelled ads keep it that way.

Do I need an account?

No. Start as a guest and your stamps stay on your phone. Create an account if you want to keep them across devices or play with friends.

Does it work offline?

Mostly. Download a quest before you go and you can check in without signal. Your stamps sync when you’re back online.