British
Columbia's First Location of The Rec Room Features Amusement
Gaming, VRX Racing Simulators, and Handcrafted Dishes at
Three10
VenueSafeTM Protocols in Place so
Guests Can Focus on Fun
TORONTO, July 5, 2021 /CNW/ - (TSX: CGX) –
Burnaby is now home to the
ultimate new spot for eats and entertainment with the opening of
The Rec Room Brentwood. The new 44,000 square foot complex offers
amusement gaming experiences, delicious cuisine, and feature
attractions — all under one roof. The first location to open in
British Columbia, The Rec Room
Brentwood features everything you need for an amazing night out,
including delicious eats and refreshing drinks after you work up an
appetite from playing over 90 amusement games.
Gamers will be able to focus on fun with
VenueSafeTM, a set of protocols and procedures that
Cineplex follows each and every day to keep its employees and
guests safe, in accordance with provincial guidelines. Committed to
our guests' safety, these protocols include enhanced cleaning and
safety signage throughout the facility.
Play Day and Night
- The Rec Room Brentwood features a massive amusement area where
gamers of all ages can play over 90 games.
- Looking for the ultimate redemption? Credits earned and tracked
on RFID wristbands can be redeemed at The Trophy Case, for
great prizes and nostalgia-inspired treats and toys.
- Kick it old school with classic favourites including pool, ping
pong, Mario Kart, Atari Pong, and the World's Largest
Pac-Man.
- Feel the adrenaline in our High-Tech VRX motion-based car
simulators and experience the track like a professional race car
driver.
- Join us in the live performance space for the best in local
entertainment, including musical acts, comedy, DJs, trivia, and
karaoke once provincial restrictions are lifted.
- Got SCENE? The Rec Room guests can earn and redeem SCENE
points, Canada's leading
entertainment rewards program, on food and fun!
Great Food
- Calling all foodies: The Rec Room Brentwood features multiple
dining options with something for everyone. The full-service
restaurant, Three10, is inspired by the vastness and
diversity of Canada, and its menu
of Insta-worthy shareables and handcrafted dishes is sure to
satisfy every appetite.
- Eat while you compete! The Shed features premium
poutines, savoury snacks and handhelds, and a sweet selection of
made-to-order funnel cakes.
- Fancy a drink? Between the main bar and The Shed, guests
can choose from 16 draught beers on tap, including locally sourced
brews, making it the perfect place for sports fans to share a bite
and catch the game on multiple big screens. If beer isn't your
choice of drink, there is also a wide selection of delicious wine
and hand-crafted cocktails to sip.
- Searching for that perfect social setting? The Rec Room is the
ideal spot for events, with a private dining room for celebrations,
meetings, team building, corporate events and parties.
The Rec Room Brentwood spans approximately 44,000 square
feet and is located directly below the new, soon-to-open
Cineplex VIP Cinemas Brentwood, anchoring Phase One of The
Amazing Brentwood redevelopment. Both The Rec Room and VIP Cinemas
will face onto a one-acre events plaza, which is the signature area
of this master planned development. One of the most significant
projects in North America, The
Amazing Brentwood centre is situated at the corner of Lougheed
Highway and Willingdon Avenue in Burnaby,
BC.
Cineplex currently operates eight other locations of The Rec
Room in West Edmonton (AB),
South Edmonton (AB), Calgary (AB), Winnipeg (MB), London (ON), Mississauga (ON), Toronto (ON) and St.
John's (NFLD), with another location opening this summer in
Barrie (ON). The Rec Room range in
size from 30,000-50,000 square feet, with approximately half of the
space devoted to dining and live entertainment and the other half
devoted to amusement games and feature attractions. Cineplex also
operates Playdium, an entertainment complex designed for teens,
their friends and family, with locations in Brampton (ON), Whitby (ON) and Dartmouth (NS). For further information and to
learn more about all the health and safety measures put in place,
as well as all the fun features The Rec Room Brentwood has to
offer, head to TheRecRoom.com.
About The Rec Room
The Rec Room is Canada's premier 'Eats & Entertainment'
destination that brings together incredible dining, amusement
gaming, technology and live entertainment experiences all under one
roof. Part of Cineplex, The Rec Room is a premier social
destination and the ultimate gathering spot for corporate events,
groups and parties. While each location is customized to the
individual community, The Rec Room concept features multiple dining
environments and a wide range of entertainment options including a
large amusement games area featuring state-of-the-art simulation,
feature attractions and redemption games as well as an
auditorium-style space perfect for musical acts, bands and
comedians. For more information, visit TheRecRoom.com or
follow the action on social media through Facebook
(@TheRecRoomBurnaby), Twitter (@TheRecRoomCA) and Instagram
(@TheRecRoomCA).
About Cineplex
Cineplex (TSX: CGX)
is a top-tier Canadian brand that operates in the film
entertainment and content, amusement and leisure, and media
sectors. As a leading entertainment and media company, Cineplex
welcomes millions of guests annually through its circuit of
theatres and location-based entertainment ("LBE") venues across the
country. In addition to being Canada's largest and most innovative film
exhibitor, Cineplex also operates successful businesses in digital
commerce (CineplexStore.com), food service, alternative programming
(Cineplex Events), cinema media (Cineplex Media), digital
place-based media (Cineplex Digital Media "CDM") and amusement
solutions (Player One Amusement Group "P1AG"). Additionally,
Cineplex operates an LBE business through Canada's newest destinations for 'Eats &
Entertainment' (The Rec Room), and entertainment complexes
specifically designed for teens and families (Playdium). Cineplex
is a joint venture partner in SCENE, Canada's largest entertainment loyalty
program.
Proudly recognized as having one of the country's Most Admired
Corporate Cultures, Cineplex employs approximately 13,000 people in
its offices across Canada and
the United States. To learn more
visit Cineplex.com or download the Cineplex App.
SOURCE Cineplex