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Inside a Decommissioned WW2 Airbase: A One-Hour Spy Workshop at Camp Picton
A one-hour, private-room escape game at Escape Camp Picton that stages a French-resistance workshop and tests small teams on espionage, codes, and teamwork.
Inside a Decommissioned WW2 Airbase: A One-Hour Spy Workshop at Camp Picton.
Set within the hulking remains of Camp Picton — a decommissioned World War II airbase in Prince Edward, Ontario — A Spy’s Workshop places small teams inside the cluttered workbench of a legendary resistance inventor. Players have one hour to unpick mechanical clues, decode secrets left by Andre Masson, and prevent those discoveries from falling into the wrong hands.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Historic Camp Picton as a Backdrop
The game is housed at historic Camp Picton, a decommissioned WW2 airbase; the setting amplifies the wartime spy narrative and lends authenticity to the workshop you must search.
A Tight, Immersive Spy Narrative
You arrive as recruits selected for a special espionage mission: locate the clues in Andre Masson’s workshop, solve his puzzles and destroy the hidden information before enemy forces do—all within a strict one-hour time limit.
Private-Room Play for Small Teams
The experience is designed for small private groups (1–5 players in the room), making it a focused, collaborative challenge ideal for tight teams or families with older children.
What the day feels like
What the Hour Feels Like
From briefing to final puzzle, the rhythm is urgent and exacting: a short orientation places you in Royal Canadian Air Force basic training before assigning a covert mission, then you enter the cramped workshop to comb through artifacts, crack codes, and assemble solutions. Every minute is theatre—time pressure, tactile puzzles and layered clues drive a fast-paced team effort to neutralize the threat before the hour expires.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who should book this private-room experience — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The core experience runs one hour. Plan for additional time for check-in, the mandatory waiver and a brief pre-game orientation.
All players must complete a Game Play Waiver prior to playing; contact the operator ahead of time for questions ([email protected]).
Regular private-room rate is CA$150 for 1–5 players. In-person guests may add the take-home game The Arrow's Secret at a discounted price ($130 in-person add-on; regular price $160).
The location is at a historic site; note that there are no washroom facilities on site between December and March and access requires climbing stairs.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the game?
The escape room game lasts one hour.
What is the maximum group size and rate?
The private room accommodates 1–5 players; the regular private-room rate is CA$150. (Headline context lists group pricing such as 2–3 people at $40 each with additional participants at $20 each.)
Are children allowed?
Game play is recommended for players aged six and older; children five and under may accompany as non-paying guests provided the total number in the room does not exceed the room maximum.
Do I need to sign anything before playing?
Yes. All players must complete a Game Play Waiver before participating.
What are the COVID-related policies?
Players experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or who tested positive within the past five days will not be permitted to enter and will be rescheduled to a date at least ten days in the future.
Is the site accessible?
No: the rooms are not accessible at this time; players must cross uneven terrain and climb four stairs to access the game room.
Can I take a game home?
Yes. In-person players have the option to add the play-at-home game The Arrow's Secret at a discounted in-person price of $130 (regular price $160).