Though Calgary doesn’t have anything remotely close to Inazawa Grand Bowl – the biggest bowling alley in the world that has a staggering 116 lanes – our city still has its fair share of charming lanes.
To prove it, we actually tested just about every option we could find over several weeks! Prepare your stylish bowling shoes because you’ll want to strap them on and hit the lanes after you’re done with this read. Here’s a promise from us: you’ll definitely find something right up your alley!
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1. Splitsville
Website: https://www.mountainviewbowling.com
Address: 3919 Richmond Rd SW, Calgary, AB T3E 4P2, Canada
Contact details: +1 403-249-0858
Operating hours:
- Monday to Thursday – 11 AM to 11 PM
- Friday – 11 AM to 1 AM
- Saturday – 10 AM to 1 AM
- Sunday – 1- AM to 11 PM
Formerly known as the Mountain View Bowl, Splitsville is currently going through exciting transitions to provide a more exciting bowling experience for its patrons. That said, this retro-inspired bowling alley that can bring you back in time is still up and running!
Anyway, they offer both 5-pin and 10-pin bowling, which is something that’s hard to find in other areas. Typically, you’ll find bowling alleys in the city only offer one or the other – never both.
Another thing we love about Splitsville is that it’s located inside the Glamorgan Shopping Centre, putting it in close proximity to a lot of other exciting activities.
2. Bowling Depot
Website: http://www.bowlingdepot.ca
Address: 5255 McCall Way NE #146, Calgary, AB T2E 5S6, Canada
Contact details: +1 403-275-1260
Operating hours:
- Monday – 12 PM to 4 PM
- Tuesday & Thursday – 9:30 AM to 9 PM
- Wednesday – 10 AM to 9 PM
- Friday & Sunday – 12 PM to 9 PM
- Saturday – 9:30 AM to 10 PM
Though not as stylish and modern as other establishments, we appreciate Bowling Depot’s classic vibe. It’s a no-fuss bowling alley, which other players might prefer.
They offer 24 lanes of 5-pin bowling along with a few automated scoring and bumpers. Aside from that, they also have other convenient amenities.
If a bowler feels hungry for instance, they can order up a slice of pizza through their food service. Additionally, they also have a jukebox, a bar, and a bowling equipment shop stocked with the best goods.
3. YYC Bowling & Entertainment
Website: https://yycbowling.ca
Address: 1130 42 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1Z4, Canada
Contact details: +1 587-356-7777
Operating hours:
- Monday to Thursday – 12 PM to 12 AM
- Friday – 12 PM to 1 AM
- Saturday – 10 AM to 1 AM
- Sunday – 10 AM to 11 PM
The YYC Bowling & Entertainment is a well-known entertainment spot for the plethora of activities it offers. Aside from an invigorating game of bowling at their 10-pin lanes, igniting your competitive side, they also have mini games, arcade, and billiards.
You can also choose from their assortment of snacks and drinks to help fuel yourself.
4. Chinook Bowladrome
Website: https://chinookbowl.com
Address: 6455 Macleod Trail, Calgary, AB T2H 0K8, Canada
Contact details: +1 403-252-5747
Operating hours:
- Monday to Thursday – 10 AM to 9 PM
- Friday – 10 AM to 10 PM
- Saturday – 12 PM to 10 PM
- Sunday – 11 AM to 6 PM
Adding to the list of best bowling alleys that offer the most exciting experiences is the Chinook Bowladrome. It has an impressive 32 lanes of 5-pin bowling.
A lot of bowlers like to play here because of their mighty leagues, which participants of all ages can join. We heard that they even have participating players as young as 3 years old!
Anyway, for further details on their leagues, feel free to reach out to them at [email protected]. We might even have the opportunity to play a game or two with you!
5. Toppler Bowl
Website: https://topplerbowl.com
Address: 7640 Fairmount Dr SE, Calgary, AB T2H 0X9, Canada
Contact details: +1 403-255-0101
Operating hours:
- Monday – 12 PM to 6 PM
- Tuesday – closed
- Wednesday – 9 AM to 6 PM
- Thursday – 11 AM to 6 PM
- Friday – 3:30 PM to 9 PM
- Saturday – 1 PM to 9 PM
- Sunday – 12 PM to 5 PM
At Toppler Bowl, they offer a fun blend of different activities that can easily make them anyone’s first choice. For example, they offer 16 lanes of 5-pin bowling and accept birthday celebrations, and school trips.
If you want to feel inspired to bowl, they’re always inviting new players to join their leagues – no skill level and age requirement!
