Top Things to do in Waterloo
The 10 Best Fun Activities & Games in Waterloo, Region of Waterloo
Discover the best top things to do in Waterloo, Canada including The Ultimate Escape, Ctrl V Waterloo, Complex Rooms, Captive Kids, Bad Axe Throwing, Red River Park, KW Escape, Pin Up Arcade Bar, Recharge & Play Wellness Cafe, Landmark Cinemas 10 Waterloo.
Restaurants in Waterloo
1. The Ultimate Escape
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 94 reviews
Connect clues, solve puzzles, use logic, be intuitive, search for hidden objects and you’ll still need more ….Feel the pressure of time ticking away while you and your team work together and use your brains as never before! Discover your passion for mystery and uncover the secrets of The Ultimate Escape rooms!! Five games running - Great Aunt Gertrude's Gazillions, Schoolhouse Rush, The Curiosity Shoppe, Super Heroes Unite and a fifth Virtual Reality game!!
Reviewed By 522alannam
Our family did Great Aunt Gertrude’s Gazillions and had so much fun! We escaped w only a few minutes to spare, the “helpful hint” buttons were nice, as with those you could have as many or few clues as you needed. Overall, it was a great experience and the management is great as well.
2. Ctrl V Waterloo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By janineb435 - Waterloo, Canada
We have been to this location SO many times! Sometimes we just go as a couple and sometimes bring the kids. It is THE best hour that you will have. The staff is always friendly and are always around if you need help. In fact, sometimes they know you need help before you do. I highly recommend this place. Since quarantine began, I don’t know how many times we’ve looked at eachother and said “I miss VR”. I cannot wait to go back once we are able! I honestly cannot say enough great things about this place. PS Arizona Sunshine is the best game :)
3. Complex Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Puzzle and escape rooms for beginners, kids and enthusiasts.
4. Captive Kids
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Captive Kids is the first escape room adventure created specifically for children and families. Your group will have to navigate through a series of challenges and interactive puzzles in order to move through the rooms and escape. Captive Kids is designed to provide safe, challenging and an incredibly fun experience for groups of children and families alike, but be warned it will not be easy.
5. Bad Axe Throwing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Bad Axe Throwing Waterloo is our newest and most innovative location. Our newest venue is more akin to a high-end bar than an industrail axe throwing facility. We're conveniently located on Weber St N, and within walking distance to Conestoga College. We are right behind Games on Tap and Wild Wings. Our Waterloo location has a full bar with over a dozen types of beers and wines to choose from. Not to mention that we have a special partnership with Wild Wings where orders can be placed from our facility and received within 15-20 minutes at no extra charge to you. Our location is within walking distance to many student residential housing and a few minutes from The University of Waterloo & Laurier University. Book an event today!
Reviewed By Famjamtravels5 - Kitchener, Canada
Did this for the first time with a group of family/friends, and it ended up being sooo much fun! None of us had ever done it before and our coach was great at teaching us techniques and he was also really fun, joked with us, had us play games and put us on teams against eachother...he made sure we were always having a good time throughout the evening! The building was also nice, new and clean. There’s a wing place right upstairs if you want food (the wings are just ok but it’s the closest) and you can bring the food right down and eat it in there. They also sell drinks. It was a great night out and we will definitely return!
6. Red River Park
7. KW Escape
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
KW Escape is an escape room facility offering 6 different escape games that are perfect for family fun and team building!
Reviewed By HammerHeidi - Hamilton, Canada
We did the Purple is the New Black online escape room (with a bunch of 13 year old boys) and staff were amazing. A few of the kids had never been to an escape room before but were able to participate because Jess was such a wonderful facilitator. The room itself was excellent. We really enjoyed our game.
8. Pin Up Arcade Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Hug_The_Mouse
I had no idea PinUp existed until I went there as part of a work function. That night in October it was fairly busy with a big student crowd due tfor it's proximity to the University. I only stayed for an hour, then I had to leave to catch my ride. I vowed to return. Finally had the opportunity to visit again a few days before Christmas. Had a great time playing the over 12 pins and dozen or so cabinet video games, and 3 Skee Ball games. The crowd on a Saturday afternoon includes more families with small kids. The games are in good repair. The Pinball sélection is outstanding. Deadpool, AC/DC, Star Trek, Star Wars, Metallica, Super Mario, Iron Maiden, Guardians of the Galaxy, several old electro mechanical pins. All you can play for only $5...that's right, $5. I smelled something good wile I was playing so I asked for a menu and ordered a Burger and Fries from the Frat Burger menu. It was great. Had a beer too, great selection of canned beer. Young lady holding down the bar was nice and friendly. Fun place to spend a couple hours. Can't beat the price. Be sure to buy some drinks and/or food to support this awesome business. Highly recommend Pin Up Arcade.
9. Recharge & Play Wellness Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Recharge & Play Wellness Cafe is a family oasis including an indoor playground for the kids and wellness clinic for the whole family. Our wellness clinic offers a range of services (massage, occupational therapy, esthetics, naturopathy, food sensitivity testing, chiropractic, physiotherapy) with onsite childminding during your treatment. We have a small cafe featuring allergen friendly (gluten & dairy free) options. Come for drop in play or book a birthday party or massage! Our playground is great for ages 0-12. We cater to little ones with a tiny toilet and lowered sink in our playground washrooms. You’re welcome to bring your own foods but please remember we are nut free!
10. Landmark Cinemas 10 Waterloo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By dkpotter - Kitchener, Canada
We don't normally go to movie theaters. In fact several years since we went. Our adult daughter was going to see Mary Poppins and we decided to tag along. We were very surprised at the cleanliness of the lobby, it was so bright and welcoming; the theatre was very comfortable, clean, fresh air. We would definitely consider going again. Also we didn't feel it was over-priced for seniors.
