Interactive light-up game rooms that test your physical and mental agility — Activate at Eglinton Town Centre is a next-level active gaming experience. Teams navigate dynamic game rooms with interactive technology that reacts in real time. Jump, climb, and problem-solve as you move between challenges. CA$30 per player for unlimited access to all games.
Neighbourhood: Scarborough · Address: 24 Lebovic Ave, Unit #C1, Scarborough, ON M1L 4V9 · Hours: Mon–Thu 11am–10pm | Fri 9:30am–11pm | Sat 9am–11pm | Sun 9am–10pm
Why Visit
Activate offers interactive light-up game rooms that test your physical and mental agility in a high-energy, competitive environment. Perfect for groups that want to move, think, and compete simultaneously — it's like a game show mixed with an obstacle course.
What Makes It Unique
Unlike traditional escape rooms or arcades, Activate uses interactive light-up technology that reacts in real time to player movements. The game rooms test reflexes, strategy, and genuine physical skills — jumping, climbing, ducking — making it one of the most physically engaging group activities in the GTA.
Activate at Eglinton Town Centre in Scarborough is not a traditional escape room — it is a next-level active gaming facility where teams navigate interactive light-up game rooms designed to test both physical and mental agility. Located at 24 Lebovic Avenue within the Eglinton Town Centre plaza, this venue has quickly become one of the GTA's most popular group activities for anyone who wants to move, think, and compete simultaneously.
The format is straightforward but addictive: players pay one flat fee (CA$30.00 plus tax per player) and receive unlimited access to all game rooms for their session. Each room presents a different challenge — some test reflexes and coordination, others reward strategy and quick decision-making, and many require genuine physical movement like jumping, climbing, ducking, and reaching. The interactive technology reacts in real time, so the environment itself becomes part of the competition, lighting up, changing patterns, and responding to player actions as the game progresses.
What separates Activate from typical entertainment venues is the genuine physicality. Unlike escape rooms where players mostly stand and solve puzzles, or arcades where the interaction is limited to button pressing, Activate gets your whole body involved. Corporate groups, birthday parties, and friend groups all find it engaging because the format naturally rewards communication, role delegation, and adaptability. The 4.8-star rating across hundreds of reviews reflects this broad appeal — visitors consistently praise the high-energy atmosphere, friendly staff, and the way the experience manages to be competitive without feeling intimidating.
Practicalities are straightforward: plenty of free parking throughout the Eglinton Town Centre plaza, and the venue is accessible by the Eglinton LRT. Upon arrival, players receive wristbands — one for gameplay tracking and one for locker access. Wear comfortable athletic clothing and footwear, as some rooms are genuinely demanding. Morning slots are quieter and allow more uninterrupted playtime; weekends and evenings fill up fast, so advance booking through playactivate.com is strongly recommended. The Summer Pack Deal (4 admissions for $99, available seasonally) is excellent value for groups.
For families with teens, corporate team-building planners, or friend groups who have exhausted the standard escape room and axe throwing circuit, Activate offers something genuinely different: a full-body, brain-and-reflex challenge that feels like a game show mixed with an obstacle course. In a city crowded with entertainment options, it stands out as one of the few venues where the experience is simultaneously physical, mental, and social — and where improvement is visible in real time as you learn each room's patterns and optimize your approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Activate Eglinton Town Centre located?
Activate Eglinton Town Centre is at 24 Lebovic Avenue, Unit #C1, Scarborough, ON M1L 4V9, inside the Eglinton Town Centre plaza. Plenty of free parking is available, and the venue is accessible by the Eglinton LRT.
How much does Activate cost?
Activate is CA$30.00 plus tax per player, Monday through Sunday, which includes unlimited access to all game rooms during your session. A Summer Pack Deal offers 4 admissions for $99 seasonally. Check playactivate.com for current promotions.
What should I wear to Activate?
Wear comfortable athletic clothing and footwear — some game rooms are physically demanding and require jumping, climbing, and quick movement. The venue provides wristbands for gameplay tracking and locker access.
Is Activate good for corporate team building?
Yes — Activate is excellent for corporate groups. The format naturally rewards communication, role delegation, and quick decision-making. Teams can book private sessions, and the competitive scoring system adds a natural team-building dynamic. The venue accommodates groups of various sizes.