Liam SmithTired of the same old Ottawa outings? Ditch the ByWard Market crowds and the endless quest for the perfect beavertail. It’s time to escape into a digital dimension! The best VR experiences Ottawa has to offer actually make you feel like virtual reality is better than the real thing.
From immersive arcades to mind-bending experiences, get ready to have your definition of “reality” seriously challenged. These places blew our minds!
Zero Latency Ottawa
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Location: 2723 Lancaster Rd Unit 107, Ottawa, ON K1B 0B1, Canada
Contact: +1 613-949-8802
Opening hours:
- Wednesday – 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Thursday – 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Friday – 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM
- Saturday – 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM
- Sunday – 1:30 to 7:30 PM
Zero Latency Ottawa throws you headfirst into the realm of free-roam virtual reality. This is a next-level experience where you get to team up with friends, gear up with high-end tech, and dive into immersive worlds that are more ‘real’ than any VR you’ve likely tried before.
The arena itself is a massive playground – a whopping 1,800 square feet – allowing up to eight players to explore simultaneously. Imagine blasting zombies or solving puzzles with your squad, all completely untethered!
Zero Latency Ottawa takes immersion seriously, and that’s where the HTC Vive Focus 3 headset comes in. This bad boy is known for its comfort and high-quality visuals and sounds, transporting you right into the heart of the action.
Plus, it’s adjustable for individual preferences, so no need to worry about blurry graphics or motion sickness!
VR Adventures Zone
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Location: 1642 Merivale Rd Unit 300, Nepean, ON K2G 4A1, Canada
Contact: +1 613-417-3601
Opening hours:
- Sunday to Thursday – 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Friday – 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
VR Adventures Zone shines as the best choice for VR enthusiasts because of its wide array of options, including free-roam VR adventures, VR escape rooms, a VR arcade, and even educational VR experiences.
Whether you crave adrenaline-pumping zombie battles, want to bend your mind in puzzle-filled worlds, or even seek a VR-powered learning adventure, VR Adventures Zone has you covered.
The best part? It’s designed for groups, so grab your best buds and get ready to strategize, collaborate, and make memories that go far beyond your standard night out.
Click eSports
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Location: 1665 Merivale Rd, Nepean, ON K2G 3K2, Canada
Contact: +1 613-226-8000
Opening hours:
- Monday & Wednesday to Friday – 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM
- Tuesday – 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM
- Saturday to Sunday – 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM
If gaming fuels your soul, Click eSports in Ottawa is about to become your new favourite destination. Here, you’ll lose yourself in cutting-edge VR stations where you become part of the game world, or buckle into racing simulators with full-motion seats for a heart-pounding ride.
Since launching in 2018, Click eSports has been relentlessly upgrading its already impressive setup with top-of-the-line VR rigs, powerful PCs, and the latest consoles.
They host regular tournaments and events that bring players like you together. So, whether you’re dreaming of competitive eSports glory or just crave a good-natured fight with friends, Click eSports delivers a welcoming and exciting space for it all.
Funhaven
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Location: 1050 Baxter Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 3P1, Canada
Contact: +1 613-828-4386
Opening hours:
- Monday to Tuesday – 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Wednesday to Thursday – 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Friday – 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM
- Saturday – 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Sunday – 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Funhaven takes VR experiences to a whole new level. Forget clunky headsets and cramped spaces. Here, you and your squad can team up to blast hordes of zombies, explore worlds, or solve puzzles – all with cutting-edge tech that lets you roam freely and truly feel like part of the action.
But Funhaven isn’t a one-trick pony. Want a pulse-pounding adventure? Hyperdeck throws you into an action-packed turret game with moving platforms and wind effects. Spectators can even join in the fun, using tablets to influence the gameplay!
And that’s not all! Funhaven boasts a mind-blowing range of other activities. You can take a spin on Ottawa’s only roller coaster, the Crazy 8, or get your competitive edge in their state-of-the-art laser tag arena.
VR82
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Location: 79 Bd de la Gappe C4, Gatineau, QC J8T 0B5, Canada
Contact: +1 819-561-6060
Opening hours:
- Wednesday to Thursday – 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Friday – 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Saturday – 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Sunday – 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
VR82 pushes the boundaries of typical VR setups with expansive play areas that let you roam freely, ditching those pesky wires and cramped spaces. Here, you can dive into heart-pounding zombie survival missions and explore the thrilling world of Far Cry.
They also know that the best experiences are shared. Their focus on multiplayer VR lets you move freely within the gaming space, interact with virtual objects, and have a blast collaborating (or competing!) with your friends, family, or coworkers.
Plus, they’re always updating their library of games, so there’s never a dull moment.
