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. Here’s where you can roll a strike in Toronto.
Danforth Bowl
This throwback to the 90s technology and décor, Danforth features 5-pin and 10-pin bowling, arcade games, a snack bar, and cosmic bowling on Friday and Saturday nights.
Address: 1554 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON
Phone: 416-463-3000
Website: www.danforthbowl.com
The Ballroom Bowl
Downtown Toronto’s original entertainment centre, The Ballroom features over 23,000 square feet of bowling, games, music and food.
Address: 145 John Street, Toronto, ON
Phone: 416-597-2695
Website: www.theballroom.ca
Kids Fun City
Kids Fun City offers a laser frenzy maze, bowling, mini golf, play structure and more.
Address: 150 Lesmill Road, Toronto, ON M3B 2T5
Phone: 416-444-4386
Website: kidsfuncity.ca
Playtime Bowl & Entertainment
The recently renovated Playtime features bowling, laser tag, pool tables and over 35 arcade games.
Address: 33 Samor Road, Toronto ON
Phone: 416-787-4533
Website: 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.
Address: 280 Coxwell Avenue, Toronto, ON
Phone: 416-406-BOWL (2695)
Website: shamrockbowl.ca
Bowlerama Newtonbrook
Featuring 5-pin and 10-pin lanes, plus cosmic bowling.
Address: 5837 Yonge St., North York, ON
Phone: 416-222-4657
Website: bowlerama.com
Planet Bowl
An affordable option for family bowling.
Address: 5555 Eglinton Ave W, Etobicoke, ON M9C 5M1
Phone: (416) 695-2695
Website: planetbowl.ca
Bowlerama Rexdale
Featuring 5-pin and 10-pin lanes, plus cosmic bowling.
Address: 115 Rexdale Blvd., Etobicoke, ON
Phone: 416-743-8388
Website: bowlerama.com
Bowlerama West
Featuring 5-pin and 10-pin lanes, plus cosmic bowling.
Address: 5429 Dundas St. W., Etobicoke, ON
Phone: 416-239-3536
Website: bowlerama.com
Bowlerama Barrie
Featuring 5-pin and 10-pin lanes, plus cosmic bowling.
320 Bayfield Street, Barrie, ON
Phone: 705-739-2269
Website: bowlerama.com
Parkway Bowl
Offering 5-pin and 10-pin bowling.
Address: 67 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON
Phone: 416-447-1761
Website: parkway-bowl.com
Kennedy Bowl
Featuring 10-pin lanes and cosmic bowling.
Address: 2300 Lawrence Avenue East, Scarborough, ON
Phone: 416-759-6181
Website: kennedybowl.com
World Bowl
State of the art alley with 40 fully automated 10-pin bowling lanes.
Address: 9 East Wilmot St, Richmond Hill, ON
Phone: 905-881-5927
Website: www.worldbowl.ca
Playdium Lite Arcade (formerly Splitsville Woodbridge)
Featuring 28 lanes, cosmic bowling, Playdium Lite Arcade, large redemption prize store, full service restaurant, bar and big screen TVs.
Address: 191 Marycroft Ave, Woodbridge, ON
Phone: 905-856-3110
Website: www.splitsville.ca
Markham Bowl
A one stop entertainment centre voted the best bowling alley in Markham for 18 consecutive years.
Address: U 11B 5762 7 Hwy, Markham, ON
Phone: 905-294-4556
Website: www.markhambowl.com
Bowlero
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.
Address: 50 Bramtree Ct., Brampton ON
Phone: 905-790-0052
Website: www.bowlero.com