This is a cute little arena nestled in a residential neighbourhood. It has ice all year around and…read morea handy schedule that can be accessed via the City of Burlington website. They have public skates for a low fee ($0 to about $4), shinny for all different age groups, and lessons. You can register your spot online which is highly recommended if you're going to do one of the popular times for shinny. There was a good amount of parking even during the busier public skate at 8pm. I was surprised to see electric vehicle chargers there. The inside was clean and bright. The floors were all lined with skate friendly flooring. There were 4 change rooms and a bench outside the rink for you to put your skates on. The skate was well run. There was an area with pylons blocked off from the blue line for toddlers who were learning how to skate. The rest of the rink was for the public. There was music being played over speakers which made it a pleasant experience. There were also a few skate patrol personnel that were checking up on folks that had fallen and trying to control skaters that were going the wrong way or skating dangerously. The skate was listed as being from 7-8pm but we were asked to leave the ice 10 minutes before 8pm, probably to resurface the ice for the next group. Make sure to get there early so you get the max amount of skate time in!

I attended an Ateez Concert during their first tour in Canada in 2022. They happened to be my first…read moreconcert. It was really loud and really fun. I would be suggesting wearing some ear plugs. It was called FirstOntario Center at the time. The arena was a little out of the way for me as I don't normally go to Hamilton. I usually go to Toronto for concerts and other events (for context). Everything was well organized. Entering and finding my seat was fine. Lines were long which typical for concerts and large events.

My best friend gave me tickets to see the Toronto Rock host the Georgia Swarm at this venue…read moretonight. I took my sweetie who has never ever watched a lacrosse game. It was an uneventful QEW drive to/from Hamilton, which is unusual. I lucked out on street parking because someone pulled out of a spot 100 metres from the stadium. I happened to be there to add a loonie to the meter since there was time remaining and paid parking ends at 6 p.m. Like all sporting venues during an event, hordes of fans, a beehive of activity from lineups for washrooms, alcohol, snacks or memorabilia, to just trying to find your seats. It's all good! Too bad lady luck didn't smile for the home team this evening. Attendance logged in at 8,841. Note to all: no outside drinks or food allowed upon entry.

Nice, big, bright and clean. Very kid friendly and easy to get around. If you're looking for ice…read morepad 3 or 4, it might be easier to park around the side of the building so you will have a shorter walk. Ample dressing room space and seating.

I had the opportunity to see my Grandson play hockey today at this community arena!…read more It is a beautiful facility with multiple arenas, walking track, snack bar and upper level viewing area. It was great that I was able to sit in the players bench area and see the little man impress Grandpa!

I visited Dave Andreychuk Arena for game 3 of the Hamilton Bengals opening round playoff series…read moreagainst Owen Sound. As a box lacrosse arena, it gets the job done, but it would be nice if the rink had turf. Otherwise, it was a good venue, the sightlines were good and concessions were good as well with reasonable prices. Admission ($10) was a good price for an evening of entertainment, and it was an enjoyable way to spend the evening. I look forward to coming back for another game next season.

Have you been immersed in a free-roaming virtual reality experience? If not, you have to try this!…read moreAnd no, you won't get motion sickness or get bitten by real zombies. I'll start off by mentioning that we do have the Oculus at home, so me and my kids have used the headset and controls before. My kids are 6yo and 8yo and are under the recommended age of 10yr, but both fared well at this arena. The headset was a bit big, but Shawn (owner of this Burlington location) recommended that they bring a toque to help make it fit better. You do have to book a time slot for your experience and I hear that their weekends can fill up pretty quickly. We got to the complex at our scheduled time (it is housed within this plaza that offers swimming, dancing, coding classes) and after leaving our things in the locker, we were brought in a LED-lit room to begin our orientation. You do have to pay attention as the video also gives you instructions on the games that you'll be playing. Our first game was Engineerium. This game does not require use of the Controller. All you need to do is follow the path. The stepping stones are constantly moving and some parts make it look as if you're walking upside down! The headset is for you to communicate with your teammates and for the staff to guide you if you get stuck. I really enjoyed this quick 15m game. Our next 30m game was Singularity. You do need the Controller for this game and it is quick a big piece of equipment that you need to keep tight to your body the entire time. I found it tiring to be constantly eliminating robots and drones, but then again, I'm not a gamer. It was a fun experience for the entire family and my 6yo is already asking when we can go back. Shawn, the owner, was very helpful and answered questions that I had before going in via Instagram. The staff were friendly and helpful and the arena was very clean (no shoes allowed). I highly recommend this for a group outing, 10/10 must try!!

Efficient. Safe. Friendly, patient and understanding. Thank you for making my son's birthday so…read moremuch fun!

This place is absolutely SO FUN! The staff was so patient…read moreand give really thorough walk-through. There are games for all ages. From the zombie shooting games (adults), to fishing game and picking fruits (kids), they're all super fun. So interactive. It was all laughs and excitement. Would highly recommend anyone who hasn't tried VR gaming.

From the owner: Another World VR Gaming Arena in Burlington offers the most exciting free-roam, multiplayer VR…read moreGames for ages 6 years and over. Perfect for date nights, birthday parties, celebrations, corporate and team building, or just fun with friends and family! Full-catered, Done-For-You, Private birthday and team party booking available that guarantees you and your group have the entire VR arena all to yourselves. Choose between collaborative experiences, where you'll strategize and conquer challenges together, or go head-to-head in exhilarating player-vs-player competitions. With a variety of games available—from spine-chilling horror encounters and intense action-packed shooter battles to thrilling adventure quests—there’s something for everyone at Another World VR Arena. Ready for your next-level VR adventure? Book now, gather your friends and family, and get ready to escape reality. Experience the best virtual reality entertainment Burlington has to offer, only at Another World VR Arena!

Highly, HIGHLY recommend this place!!…read more I kept seeing videos of this place on Tiktok and it got me hooked! Their videos really lived up to it's hype. They have all sorts of games that challenged your agility, problem solving and speed. I really enjoyed the super grid, hide (gave squid game vibes), and hoops room the most. You can play competitively or co-op and they have I think 10 levels for each game. They also gave us a locker to put all our stuff in. It was $25 plus tax for 75 mins of gaming. It was very fun and tiring but I would definitely come back again. I can't wait til they open up their Toronto location!

If you are a gamer or looking for a fun night out with friends, this is the place for you. Easy to…read morefind with plenty of parking, Activate is a gaming center with interactive gaming and puzzle rooms. You can work as a team or compete against each other in each mini game. I enjoyed that the experience is timed and let's you visit and play as many of the over 20 games as possible. I also enjoyed the automated process when you enter a game with your group. You scan your wrist band at the check in screen where the game is and you follow the prompts. Once your game is done you are instructed to leave the room, so the next group can play. However, there were times where people would take their time leaving and would ruin the start of our game. We spoke to the front desk and they apologized and knew that this is an issue they are working on a solution. Games includes laser mazes, target shooting, hoops, puzzle rooms and more! Highly recommend if you are looking for a team building activity or a night out with friends