From new golf simulators and bowling experiences to the World Junior Championship pre-tournament game, there are sport activities and games for everyone during the holidays in Kingston.
New indoor golf simulators
Back 9 Indoor Golf: 1325 Centenial Dr.
Norm’s Golf & Social: 3B–616 Gardiners Rd.
The Back 9 Indoor Golf facility at YGK Sports Factory and Norm’s Golf & Social both offer new indoor golf simulator tee times.
Whether you’re a professional golfer or just looking for something new to try, the Tee Time at Back 9 Indoor Golf offers a realistic and immersive golfing experience. You can reserve a one-hour session for up to five people online.
Get in a quick practice session or stay for a full round of golf on a virtual course at Norm’s Golf & Social. From classic practice and target challenges to mini-games including Capture the Flag and Bullseye, there’s something for everyone’s interest. Get competitive and challenge your friends to a contest for the longest drive. Book a session online.
Mini putt simulators at The Bunker
1300 Bath Rd.
Save 50% from Monday to Thursday and 25% from Friday to Sunday off mini putt simulators at The Bunker over the holidays. Play a game on the 18-hole indoor dark-light mini-putt course or in a multi-sport simulator. Reservations are not required for mini putt. Reservations are required for the multi-sport simulators. Reserve a time online or call 613-344-3001.
Bowling at Splitsville
10 Bath Rd.
Splitsville has 24 lanes of 10-pin bowling, a new arcade, and a full-service bar and lounge. Its fun and energetic atmosphere makes this a great spot to gather with friends to play some games this season. Reserve a bowling lane online. Wrap up your visit with the classic combo of cheesy pull-apart garlic bread paired with a beer at the bar and lounge. View menu details online.
Hours: Sun.–Tues, 10 am–11 pm, Wed.–Thur., 10 am–midnight, Fri.–Sat., 10 am–1 am
Public skating
INVISTA Centre: 1350 Gardiners Rd.
Memorial Centre: 303 York St.
Centre 70: 100 Days Rd.
Springer Market Square: 1 Market St.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a live DJ skate party or a sensory skate at the INVISTA Centre. More details can be found online. There are various locations offering public skating throughout the holidays in Kingston, including the INVISTA Centre, Memorial Centre, Centre 70, and Springer Market Square. View the public skating schedule online.
Explore Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area
1641 Perth Rd.
Bundle up and explore the Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area. It’s the perfect place to go hiking and appreciate nature this season. Bring some bird feed and head to the chickadee feeding area for an opportunity to watch as they eat out of your hand. Learn more about the activities available at Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area online.
Boiler Room Climbing Gym
993 Princess St. Unit 12
Challenge yourself or your friends and take on the climbing walls at the Boiler Room Climbing Gym. This won’t be easy (unless you’re a pro), but it will be a fun time with friends. Are you a first-time climber? Find out what you need to know for your first visit online.
Holiday hours: Dec. 23 & 24, 31, 10 am–11 pm
Family fun at XTreme Trampoline Park
3-1525 Robinson Crt.
Treat your kids to a day at XTreme Trampoline Park over the holidays. There are lots of opportunities here to let off some steam, from jumping around on trampolines to going shot-for-shot in basketball or battling it out in a dodgeball game. Book tickets online.
Holiday hours: Dec 23, 27 – 30 & Jan 2 – 5, 10 am – 8 pm
Yoga or pilates classes
27 Princess St., Suite 201
Rejuvenate for the new year at Morro Yoga. Get your heart-pumping at a reformer pilates class or practice your deep breathing and stretching to boost strength, balance, and mobility at a yoga class in the hot room. Book a class online.
Road to the World Junior Championships at Slush Puppie Place
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Join us in welcoming the World Junior teams at the Slush Puppie Place. Kingston is one of eleven cities hosting a pre-tournament camp before the World Junior Championships. Team USA and Team Slovakia take the ice on December 21 at 7 pm in a pre-tournament game. Book tickets online.
Kingston Frontenacs game
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Catch the first hockey game of the new year on January 1 at 4 pm and watch the Kingston Frontenacs battle against the Brampton Steelheads. For those who need a few days to recover from the holidays, you can also catch the game against the Oshawa Generals on January 3 at 7 pm. Book tickets online.
