The top 10 bowling alleys in Toronto
Bowling in Toronto is one of those cherished pastimes that's always a good time even as the sport has waned in popularity. The tacky shoes, old computers, and greasy food all spur nostalgia for simpler times when rolling a strike was the greatest thing ever.
Here's a handful of places where you can still go bowling in Toronto.
Head to one of Toronto's oldest and largest five-pin bowling alleys for an instant hit of nostalgia in Little India. Bowling costs $50 per hour and lane, with time slots starting on the hour and only four people allowed per lane. Shoe rental is $5.
The old-timey bowling experience gets a major facelift at this Entertainment District spot, with nine lanes of 10-pin surrounded by LED screens, pool tables, a ping-pong lounge, and a huge sports bar. Lane rentals vary depending on the day and shoe rental is included.
The alley at Kipling and Rexdale is the only Bowlerama location left in Toronto. It has 16 5-pin and 16 10-pin lanes along with cosmic bowling Friday and Saturday nights until close.
The Etobicoke spot has a special rate of $21.95 per lane per hour every day from open to 1 p.m., and is also home to a quintessential bowling alley cafe where you can pick up a good-old greasy slice of pizza — just make sure your fingers don't slip off the ball.
In a time where the ranks of bowling alleys in the city are steadily falling, Ballroom has boldly opened a brand-new one in Yorkdale's swanky 1 Bloor building, complete with luxe underground lanes and a full-service bar and restaurant.
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This alley found at Lawrence and Kennedy in the White Shield Plaza has 32 lanes of 10-pin bowling. It also has a licensed sports bar, snack bar, dart boards, and cosmic bowling. Check ahead for lane availability as weeknights are often reserved for league use.
Reservations are reqiured at this quaint Danforth alley that offers six lanes of 5-pin bowling with lots of independently-run charm. Single lane rentals cost $40 per lane per hour for a max of 6 people, and shoe rental is $5.
Make your way to Parkway Mall at Victoria Park and Ellesmere and find 24 lanes of 5-pin bowling, four of which can be turned into 10-pin lanes. Bowling is only $5.31 per person per game for 5-pin and $6.20 for 10-pin. Shoe rental is $3.54.
This alley at Eglinton and Brimley Road in Scarborough has 16 lanes of 5-pin bowling, a snack bar, fully listened bar, and even offers bumper bowling.
Located near Yorkdale Mall this alley has 28 lanes of 10-pin bowling at a rate of $44.99 on week days and $59.99 on weekends, or you can opt for a VIP lane for an extra $10 and have your own private lane. It also has laser tag and a licensed bar and grill to fuel up after all the action.
Hector Vasquez at Shamrock Bowl. With files from Lisa Power and Jaclyn Skrobacky.
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