Canadian restaurant chain
The Rec Room in Square One , Mississauga The Rec Room is a Canadian chain of entertainment restaurants owned by Cineplex Entertainment . It first opened in Edmonton in 2016 and its locations feature entertainment and recreational attractions such as an arcade , driving simulators ; recreational games such as darts , bowling , archery , and virtual reality ; as well as restaurants and bars, and an auditorium with a cinema-style screen, which can be used for concerts and other live events.
History
In January 2015, Cineplex Entertainment announced the establishment of The Rec Room as a brand-new concept, with initial locations set for Calgary 's Deerfoot City , South Edmonton Common , and Roundhouse Park in Toronto .[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] Ellis Jacob explained that the chain was meant to help the company diversify beyond its core cinema business in the wake of the growing streaming industry.[ 4]
The first location opened in South Edmonton Common in September 2016.[ 5] West Edmonton Mall .[ 1] [ 2]
Cineplex aimed to open 10-15 locations of The Rec Room nationally, ranging in size from 30,000 to 50,000 square feet. The company subsequently announced and opened other locations, including Masonville Place in London ,[ 3] [ 6] [ 7] [ 8] Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga (replacing parts of the former Target Canada store),[ 9] Avalon Mall in St. Johns , Seasons of Tuxedo in Winnipeg , and Brentwood Town Centre in Burnaby .[ 10] [ 11] [ 12] Vancouver -area location on Granville Street which would feature a rooftop patio. Originally slated to open in 2021, it was delayed to November 2024 due to the COVID-19 pandemic .[ 13] [ 14] Royalmount in Mount Royal ,[ 15] [ 16]
The Toronto location features The Void virtual reality attraction.[ 2] [ 17]
Locations
Alberta [ 18] British Columbia
Manitoba
Newfoundland and Labrador
Ontario
Quebec
See also
References
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