9 Calgary Bowling Alleys Perfect for Public Bowling
Whether hanging out with friends and family or heading on a first date, spending the day or evening at a bowling alley is always a fun way to spend the day in Calgary.
Calgary bowling alleys offer 5-pin or 10-pin bowling, which is sure to be fun for date night, an outing with friends or family, or great options for corporate events and birthday parties.
Do you want to spend an evening sipping delicious cocktails, playing duckpin bowling in a child-free bar, or prefer a family-friendly experience? There is a bowling experience in Calgary for everyone.
9 Calgary Bowling Alleys + 3 Bonus Bowling Alleys
1. Paradise Lanes
Paradise Lanes is one of the top 5-pin bowling alleys in Calgary. It features 18 lanes of 5-pin bowling, perfect for people who want to learn how to bowl.
Paradise Lanes is one of the best Calgary bowling alleys for people looking to join bowling leagues. They have youth, adult and senior leagues playing daily, so if you want to head to Paradise Lanes for public bowling, call ahead to book a lane.
Paradise Lane has an old-school feel with the on-site snack bar featuring fries, chips, beverages and more. And the staff at Paradise Lanes are stellar – they are known for being incredibly friendly and will help make your bowling adventure a day to remember.
Visit Paradise Lanes at 3411 17 Ave SE
2. The Banquet
Head down to The Banquet in Calgary’s University District for a night of unique bowling. The bar offers incredible food, fun events, live music and duckpin bowling! The Banquet is the only venue in Calgary that features duckpin bowling.
If you aren’t sure what duckpin bowling is, it’s similar to candlepin bowling, in which the pins are arranged in a triangle, identical to ten-pin bowling. However, the pins are shorter, thinner, and lighter than ten-pin bowling balls. Plus, the bowling balls are smaller and do not have finger holes, making it slightly more challenging to get a strike.
If you want to do things in Calgary for adults, check out The Banquet. After 8 pm, the bar becomes an adult-only venue for the rest of the evening.
The Banquet also has a location in Mahogany, which offers $2 bowling on Monday nights! It is first come, first served, so arrive early. If you are also looking for other inexpensive things, check out 19 free things to do in Calgary.
Visit The Banquet at 3953 University Ave NW #220
3. Toppler Bowl
Toppler Bowl features 16 lanes of 5-pin bowling and is perfect for friends and families looking for a night out at one of Calgary’s best bowling alleys.
The 5-pin bowling alley offers lightweight and small bowling balls, which makes it easier for families to bowl with kids. Toppler Bowl also offers glow bowling, perfect for an outing with family, friends, coworkers, or kids’ birthday parties.
In addition to public bowling, Toppler Bowl has competitive and recreational league bowling for youths, adults and mature adult teams.
Topper Bowl is surrounded by several fantastic restaurants with delicious food options, and depending on the size of your group, Toppler Bowl allows you to bring the food into the bowling alley. I recommend checking out Starlite Restaurant, Tops Pizza and Stonegate Pub.
Toppler Bowl has small bowling balls for 5-pin bowling, making it one of the best Calgary bowling alleys for kids.
Visit Toppler Bowl at 7630 Fairmount Dr. SE
4. Splitsville Meridian
Splitsville Meridian is one of the best 10-pin Calgary bowling alleys. They offer 30 lanes of action-packed bowling fun for families, friends, children’s birthday parties, and corporate events.
Splitsville is the perfect bowling alley in Calgary for people who love exploring new ways to bowl, as the bowling alley has new game options such as Angry Birds and Pin Pals. Plus, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the bowling alley has glow-in-the-dark bowling and billiards. Glow bowling is also available after league bowling throughout the week.
Every Monday through Thursday between 4 pm and 6 pm, Splitsville has Happy Hour, which offers inexpensive bowling and delicious food and drinks that everyone can enjoy. I highly recommend Splitsville Meridan for companies who want to do something for their employees for Christmas in Calgary. It’s a fun day out around the holiday season.
Visit Calgary Meridian (Formally Let’s Bowl) at 2916 5th Ave NE
5. Splitsville Highfield
Splitsville Highfield is the perfect entertainment centre in Calgary, with 30 lanes of 10-pin bowling. The Highfield location is excellent for groups that want to spend the evening bowling, followed by 18-hole glow-in-the-dark mini golf, billiards, and an arcade.
You can refresh with drinks and food at their updated lounge between activities or order lane-side service as you bowl.
Visit Calgary Highfield (Formally YYC Bowling) at 1130 42 Ave SE
6. The Bowling Depot
Head to The Bowling Depot for a family bowling session. It is the one-stop spot for family bowling in Calgary. They have 24 lanes of 5-pin bowling, and the bowling balls are smaller and lighter, perfect for little hands.
There is plenty of parking, and usually, there is no wait to start playing, as loads of lanes are available for public bowling. The Bowling Depot offers a fun night with its weekend glow-in-the-dark party sessions.
The Bowling Depot has one of the best Youth Bowling programs in Calgary. If your kids are interested in bowling, I highly recommend it.
Visit The Bowling Depot at 5255 McCall Way NE #146
7. The National on 10th
Head to The National on 10th for some top-notch bowling in Calgary. The Bowling alley is trendy and provides a pleasant ambiance. The bar is next to the bowling alley, offering delicious cocktails and incredible food.
The National on 10th is home to more than just bowling. If you and a group of friends want to sing your heart out, they have karaoke rooms to rent. In addition, the bar also has retro video and arcade games.
It is a smaller bowling alley with only 8 lanes, which can accommodate up to 8 guests per lane. Therefore, it is recommended that you book your space ahead of time.
Like The Banquet, The National on 10th isn’t a traditional bowling alley so minors can stay until 9 p.m. So, if you want another child-free place to bowl in Calgary, The National on 10th is the place to be.
Visit the National on 10th at 341 10 Ave SW
8. Chinook Bowladrome
The Chinook Bowladrome is the best way to round out your shopping day in the CF Chinook Centre. With 32 lanes of 5-pin bowling, it is the perfect place for a date night in Calgary or a fun evening with the whole family.
The bowling alley also has other games, including a claw game and a jukebox, so get ready to play all your favourite songs as you bowl.
The Chinook Bowladrome is affordable and even offers the option to become a Bowladrome member, which provides discounts and excellent rewards.
Visit the Chinook Bowladrome at 6455 Macleod Trail
Splitsville Glamorgan
Head to Splitsville Glamorgan to choose between 10-pin or 5-pin bowling. Both types of bowling have 10 lanes, so there will be plenty to pick from. Plus, they have fun interactive games like Pin Pals and Angry Birds.
In addition to bowling, Glamorgan has billiards, arcades, and mini golf for those who want to enjoy a whole night of fun after bowling their heart out. Plus, they have glow-in-the-dark bowling on the weekends for people who want an evening of great music, glowing bowling balls and fun with friends.
Splitsville Glamorgan is an old-school bowling alley that is planning to begin renovations soon. If you love old-school bowling in Calgary, I recommend heading to Splitsville Glamorgan before they upgrade.
Visit Calgary Glamorgan (Formally Mountain View Bowling) at 3919 Richmond Rd SW
Bowling Alleys near Calgary, Alberta
If you are interested in Calgary bowling alleys in and around the surrounding area, check out these bowling alleys.
Bowling in Cochrane
Cochrane Lanes is Cochrane’s best 5-pin bowling alley. They offer public bowling and league bowling and are the perfect place to book for themed kids’ birthday parties. Visit Cochrane Lanes at 11-402 Railway St. W., Cochrane
Bowling in Airdrie
Head to Shamrock Lanes & Trophies the next time you are in Airdrie and crave bowling. They have 12 lanes of 5-pin bowling and include fun evenings of glow-in-the-dark bowling. The bowling alley has a lounge with arcade games and billiards. Visit Shamrock Lanes at 805 East Lake Blvd. NE, Airdrie
Bowling in Okotoks
Spending time in Okotoks and want to spend an evening bowling? Check out The Millennium Lanes, an old-school bowling alley with 10 lanes of 5-pin bowling. When you are on an outing in Okotoks, it is loads of fun for the family. Visit The Millennium Lanes at 100 Stockton Ave #105, Okotoks
