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Having lived in Edmonton for several decades, Crystal Zhang is more than familiar with the cold. In fact, it’s one of the driving forces behind her business, Edmonton Escape, an indoor activity located in the heart of the city. “Living here, we’re always looking for things to do indoors,” she says. “I was drawn to this business because it’s one of the most fun and unique indoor activities you can do, especially during the winter.”

Crystal and her father spent a lot of time thinking about what kinds of new activities could be brought to Edmonton. It was Crystal who first discovered escape rooms, and the father-daughter duo concluded that it would be perfect for their city. Edmonton Escape opened in 2015 and curious people come in to see what it’s about almost every day.

“When people ask me what an escape room is, I tell them it’s basically a big puzzle,” she says. “We lock you and a group of people in a room and you have to solve a series of puzzles and riddles related to the theme of the room.”