Experience The Latest Entertainment Destination
with Three Action-Packed Levels of Fun, Food, and Entertainment in
Downtown Vancouver
TORONTO, Dec. 11,
2024 /CNW/ - (TSX: CGX) – Cineplex, Canada's leading entertainment and media
company, will open its Granville
Street location of The Rec Room on December 12, 2024, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The venue is
Western Canada's flagship
location, set to become downtown Vancouver's go-to destination for fun with
three floors of endless entertainment, featuring amusement games,
mini-golf, augmented reality darts, axe throwing, three dining
destinations, private party rooms and live entertainment.
"Granville Street holds a legacy
of its own, historically known for fun and entertainment in
downtown Vancouver, so we're
excited to become part of this iconic street," said Ellis Jacob, President and CEO of Cineplex. "As
leaders in entertainment, we're adding the element of play to the
community, paired with live entertainment and delicious food and
beverages. We look forward to welcoming guests and ushering in a
new era on this renowned entertainment strip."
Spanning 45,000 square feet, the space seamlessly blends the
historic sites of The Palms Hotel and Coronet Theatre buildings
with a newly constructed development. Familiar to Cineplex,
the site was also the location of Cineplex Odeon Granville
7, which the company operated until 2005. Excited to continue
Cineplex's legacy as part of Granville's entertainment district,
The Rec Room Granville celebrates the rich legacy of the
street—once famously known as the "Street of Lights"—while
preserving and honouring some of Vancouver's most iconic landmarks. Guests will
notice the Art Deco Dancer, prominently displayed on the
exterior of the building and a stone replica on the ground-floor.
Local legend says this iconic dancer was inspired by the original
architect's wife, a performer at the historic Coronet Theatre.
Offering fun and excitement for everyone, The Rec Room Granville
features:
- Over 75 amusement games for endless play and friendly
competition, where guests can win digital credits to exchange for
prizes at The Trophy Case.
- Attractions include augmented reality darts and axe throwing,
mini golf and pool tables.
- A stage for live entertainment, set to feature local bands,
DJs, comedy shows and trivia nights.
- The opening has generated close to 250 jobs.
Perfect for every craving, guests will have the choice of three
dining options:
- The ground-floor restaurant features a 75-seat bar, 160-seat
dining area with an open kitchen and TVs for live sports. The menu
was designed for social connection featuring favourites crafted
with quality, like loaded nachos, lettuce wraps, jumbo wings and a
decadent chocolate donut sundae. The Peach Don't Kill My
Vibe cocktail tower is perfect for sharing!
- The Palms—a name derived from the location's historic
The Palms Hotel—a coastal inspired bar on the lower level, offering
cabana-style seating and bold, flavourful, tropical inspired food
and drinks including spiced jackfruit tacos, ahi tuna nachos and
Clyde's habanero margarita. The space also features a mural by
local artist duo The WKNDRs.
- The Shed, a quick-service restaurant located on the
second floor offering a variety of drink and snack options
including Buffalo chicken poutine and Korean corn dogs.
For more information, please visit The Rec Room online and
follow us on Instagram @TheRecRoomCa.
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 Twitter (@TheRecRoomCA) and Instagram (@TheRecRoomCA,
@TheRecRoomQC)
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. Cineplex offers a unique escape from the everyday to
millions of guests through its circuit of 168 movie theatres and
location-based entertainment venues. In addition to being
Canada's largest and most
innovative film exhibitor, the company operates Canada's favourite destination for 'Eats
& Entertainment' (The Rec Room), complexes specially designed
for teens and families (Playdium), and an entertainment concept
that brings movies, amusement gaming, dining, and live performances
together under one roof (Cineplex Junxion). It also operates
successful businesses in digital commerce (CineplexStore.com),
alternative programming (Cineplex Events), motion picture
distribution (Cineplex Pictures), cinema media (Cineplex Media) and
digital place-based media (Cineplex Digital Media). Providing even
more value for its guests, Cineplex is a partner in Scene+,
Canada's largest entertainment and
lifestyle loyalty program.
Proudly recognized as having one of the country's Most Admired
Corporate Cultures, Cineplex employs over 10,000 people in its
offices and venues across Canada.
To learn more, visit Cineplex.com.
SOURCE Cineplex