Bowling is a time-honoured family fun activity, and many alleys have incorporated glow or cosmic bowling nights, arcade games and great birthday party packages to draw in kids and parents alike. Roll a strike with our Guide to the Best Bowling in Toronto and the GTA!
The Ballroom
Downtown Toronto’s original entertainment centre, The Ballroom features over 23,000 square feet of bowling, games, music and food. They’ve also opened a new location at Yonge & Bloor with a 50% discount for kids 5-12 (and 5 and under are free)!
Where: 145 John Street & 1 Bloor St. East, Toronto
Website: www.theballroom.ca
Bowlerama Rexdale
Featuring 5-pin and 10-pin lanes, plus cosmic bowling and weekly specials.
Where: 115 Rexdale Blvd., Etobicoke
Website: www.bowlerama.com
Danforth Bowl
This retro spot on the Danforth features 5-pin and 10-pin bowling, arcade games, a snack bar, and cosmic bowling on Friday and Saturday nights.
Where: 1554 Danforth Ave., Toronto
Website: www.danforthbowl.com
Kennedy Bowl
Kennedy Bowl features 10-pin lanes on “32 lanes of action”, cosmic bowling and is included in the Kids Bowl Free program.
Where: 2300 Lawrence Avenue East, Scarborough
Website: www.kennedybowl.com
Parkway Bowl
Offering 5-pin and 10-pin bowling, bowling leagues and birthday parties.
Where: 67 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough
Website: www.parkway-bowl.com
Planet Bowl
An affordable option for family bowling that also hosts bowling leagues and birthday parties.
Where: 5555 Eglinton Ave. West, Etobicoke
Website: www.planetbowl.ca
Playtime Bowl & Entertainment
The recently renovated Playtime features bowling, laser tag, pool tables and over 35 arcade games.
Where: 33 Samor Road, Toronto
Website: www.playtimebowl.com
Shamrock Bowl
Shamrock Bowl is a retro 12-lane bowling alley, the oldest and largest 5-pin bowling alley that still remains in Toronto.
Where: 280 Coxwell Avenue, Toronto
Website: www.shamrockbowlandrestobar.com
Bowlerama Barrie
Featuring 5-pin and 10-pin lanes, plus cosmic bowling and weekly specials.
Where: 320 Bayfield Street, Barrie
Website: bowlerama.com
Bowlero Brampton
Offering serious bowling entertainment, Bowlero features 40 all-star lanes, billiards, an on-site pro shop, and an interactive arcade packed with the latest games.
Where: 50 Bramtree Court, Brampton
Website: www.bowlero.com
Bowling on Broadway Orangeville
“Orangeville’s Party & Event Destination” has bowling leagues, party packages, karaoke nights plus arcade and VR games
Where: 276 Broadway Ave, Orangeville
Website: www.bowlingonbroadway.com
Markham Bowl
A one-stop entertainment centre that has been consistently voted the best bowling alley in Markham.
Where: U11B 5762 Highway 7, Markham
Website: www.markhambowl.com
Splitsville Richmond Hill
Formerly named World Bowl, this state-of-the-art alley has 40 fully automated 10-pin bowling lanes.
Where: 9 East Wilmot St., Richmond Hill
Website: www.splitsville.ca
Splitsville Woodbridge
Featuring 28 lanes, cosmic bowling, Playdium Lite Arcade, large redemption prize store, full service restaurant, bar and big screen TVs.
Where: 191 Marycroft Ave., Woodbridge
Website: www.splitsville.ca
Classic Bowl Mississauga
This “classic” bowling alley has leagues and special events, and they’re also included in the Kids Bowl Free program.
Where: 3055 Dundas St West, Mississauga
Website: www.classicbowl.com
Splitsville Burlington
Along with 24 lanes of 10-pin bowling plus glow-in-the-dark bowling, and VIP lanes, this is the only Splitsville location to feature a laser tag arena.
Where: 830 Laurentian Drive, Burlington
Website: www.splitsville.ca/burlington-bowling
Splitsville Guelph
Formerly Woodlawn Bowl, this Splitsville centre has 24 lanes of 10-pin bowling, 8 lanes of 5-pin bowling, plus a bar and lounge. They also have classic and new games in a two-level arcade that dishes out epic prizes.
Where: 253 Woodlawn Road West, Guelph
Website: www.splitsville.ca/guelph-bowling
Splitsville Hamilton
Featuring 34 lanes, state-of-the-art arcade, stage/live music, pool tables, full-service restaurant overlooking the lanes, and private party rooms.
Where: 1525 Stone Church Rd. E. Hamilton
Website: www.splitsville.ca
Streetsville Bowl
This 5-pin alley hosts leagues, parties and fundraisers.
Where: 128 Queen St. South, Mississauga
Website: www.streetsvillebowl.com
Ajax Bowling Centre
Featuring 5-pin bowling, learn to bowl classes, leagues and parties, plus a snack bar.
Where: 172 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax
Website: www.ajaxbowling.com
Leisure Bowling Lanes
Featuring evening “rock n’ bowl”, leagues and parties, plus weekly specials.
Where: 728 Champlain Ave., Oshawa
Website: www.leisurebowling.com
NEB’s Fun World
An indoor amusement centre located in Oshawa featuring 5-pin and 10-pin bowling, indoor playground, VR and more.
Where: 1300 Wilson Rd. North, Oshawa
Website: www.nebsfunworld.com
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