Second Location in the GTA Features Bowling, Axe
Throwing and The VOID Immersive VR
New Entertainment Complex Located at Square One Shopping Centre
TORONTO, March 18, 2019 /CNW/ - (TSX: CGX) – Mississauga now has an epic new hot-spot for
food and fun with the opening of The Rec Room at Square One
Shopping Centre today. Located at 100 City Centre Drive,
Mississauga, the massive complex
spans 44,000 square feet over two floors and offers incredible
dining, exciting live entertainment, amusement gaming experiences
and feature attractions, all under one roof. The Rec Room at Square
One is the second location to open in the greater Toronto area and features a variety of brand
new attractions, including axe throwing, four lanes of luxury
bowling and The VOID immersive virtual reality. Did we have you at
hello? Click here to watch a short video about all that The Rec
Room at Square One has to offer!
"Over the past two years, guests from Mississauga have been visiting The Rec Room at
Toronto's historic Roundhouse,
which has quickly become a go-to destination for residents,
visitors and tourists," said Ellis
Jacob, President and CEO, Cineplex. "Now, it is our turn to
bring the fun to you! We are so excited to introduce the
Mississauga community to its very
own social playground and I can't wait for you to experience all
the fun, entertaining and delicious things it has to offer."
Great Food
- Calling all foodies: The Rec Room at Square One features
multiple dining options with a little something for everyone. The
upscale casual dining area, called Three10, features a menu of
Insta-worthy shareables and handcrafted dishes that will satisfy
your taste buds and your appetite. #NoFilter required
- Prefer to eat where you play? For those with FOMO, the quick
service dining area, called The Shed, features premium poutines and
a sweet selection of gourmet donuts so you can eat while you
compete
- Thirsty? The Rec Room features several bars throughout the
space where sports fans and cocktail lovers alike can grab a drink,
share a bite and catch the big game on even bigger screens
- Searching for that perfect social setting? The Rec Room is the
ideal spot for private events, with multiple private dining rooms
for celebrations, meetings, team building, corporate events and
parties
…And Even More Fun
- Ready to unleash your inner child? The Rec Room at Square One
features a massive attractions area where gamers of all ages can
play nearly 100 amusement games – and take the occasional winning
selfie
- Play on the safe side with classic favourites like air hockey,
pool and ping pong, engage in some target practice with axe
throwing, or lace up for some friendly competition at four bowling
lanes
- Looking for the ultimate redemption? Credits earned and tracked
on RFID wristbands can be redeemed at The Trophy Case, a store
filled with great prizes and nostalgia-inspired treats and
toys
- Want to travel beyond reality? The Rec Room is home to The
VOID, the most immersive virtual reality destination in the world.
See, smell, touch and experience the impossible!
- Care to level-up your social life? Join us in the live
performance space, where movers and shakers can look forward to
bands and musical acts, comedy, trivia, karaoke and live DJs
- The Rec Room features an overall guest experience that
integrates the latest in technology, coupled with SCENE,
Canada's leading entertainment
rewards program
New locations of 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. The Company currently operates
five other locations of The Rec Room in South Edmonton (AB), West Edmonton Mall (AB),
Calgary (AB), Toronto (ON) and London (ON) and has announced plans for
complexes in St. John's (NFLD),
Burnaby (BC), Winnipeg (MB) and Barrie (ON). Cineplex also
has plans to open 10-15 Playdium locations – an entertainment
complex designed for teens, their friends and family – in mid-sized
communities across the country over the coming years.
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, Twitter
(@TheRecRoomCA), Snapchat (@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. A leading entertainment
and media company, Cineplex welcomes over 70 million guests
annually through its circuit of theatres and location based
entertainment 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),
amusement solutions (Player One Amusement Group) and an online
esports platform for competitive and passionate gamers
(WorldGaming.com). Additionally, Cineplex operates a location based
entertainment business through Canada's newest destination for 'Eats &
Entertainment' (The Rec Room), and will also be opening new
complexes specially designed for teens and families (Playdium) as
well as exciting new sports and entertainment venues across
Canada (Topgolf). 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