Whether you’re a lifelong collector hunting for a rare find, a board game enthusiast looking for your next game night, or a gamer ready to level up, Vaughan is packed with places where play is always in season. From comic books and trading cards to virtual reality adventures, LEGO creations and wall-to-wall arcade action, these destinations celebrate the joy of imagination, nostalgia and friendly competition. Ready player one? Game on!

Got space on your shelf? Looking for your next great read? Operating through 360 Sports Centre, Allstar Cards, Comics and Collectibles (7551 Jane St.) is a comprehensive destination for sports and pop-culture fans, and memorabilia collectors. You can find modern and high value trading cards (hockey, basketball, baseball and soccer), rare sports memorabilia (autographed jerseys and framed memorabilia), as well as comic books and Marvel and DC items. They’ve also got tees, hoodies, caps and outerwear for all types of fans.

Only a kilometre away, Residence Inn by Marriott (11 Interchange Way) can serve as a great central hub to so many places, like Canada’s Wonderland, Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre and The Sports Village.

It’s the place where imaginations run rampant! LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre (1 Bass Pro Mills Rd.)  is an interactive, indoor LEGO-themed family attraction located inside Vaughan Mills. Spanning more than 34,000 square feet, this vibrant indoor playground is explicitly designed for children aged three to 10 and their families. Here you’ll find Miniland – a massive LEGO replica of Toronto’s iconic landmarks. There are two LEGO rides, a 4D Cinema, Build and Play Zones, and a LEGO Shop and Café.

And for those family-friendly munchies, just across the parking lot from Vaughan Mills is The Mills Taphouse and Grill (9100 Jane St.). Enjoy a menu featuring mouthwatering burgers, tasty roast beef dips and classic fish ‘n’ chips.

Eatertainment is a real word. Don’t believe us? Try out Dave and Buster’s (120 Interchange Way) and see for yourself! This large entertainment and restaurant chain combines a full-service restaurant, a sports bar and a massive video arcade called the “Million Dollar Midway”. Here you’ll find more than 150 modern and classic video games, ticket prizes, and immersive VR setups and multiplayer action games. It’s the most fun and food you can have all under one roof!

And if time gets away from you because you’re having so much fun, Courtyard by Marriott (150 Interchange Way) is right next door! It’s ranked as one of the top Courtyards in Canada for guest satisfaction.

It’s reality elevated! Sandbox VR Vaughan (7621 Weston Rd.) is a truly advanced virtual reality (VR) experience featuring full-body motion tracking. At more than 5000 square feet, and with four VR bays and a private event room, it’s perfect for all occasions. Groups of two to six players gear up in VR headsets and trackers to freely roam and interact within virtual worlds. Created in partnership with Netflix, you can interact with everything from Demogorgons from Stranger Things to zombies and experience Squid Game for real. Well, virtually for real.

If you wear yourself out surviving those zombies, try recharging your batteries at Sparkly Japanese Thai (11 Colossus Dr.) right across the road with all-you-can-eat sushi and Thai.

Zero Latency Vaughan (4220 Steeles Ave. W.) is a cutting-edge, fully immersive virtual reality venue that offers advanced motion-tracking technology for free-roam VR gaming experiences. Players step into digital worlds where they can walk, explore and interact with their surroundings while wearing wireless VR headsets. The venue features a variety of multiplayer adventures designed for groups of up to eight players. Your crew can work together to complete missions, battle zombies and explore futuristic worlds.

And if a few hours at Zero Latency doesn’t wear you out, walk around the corner and visit DP Lazer Maze (31 Gaudaur Rd.), a 10,000 square foot facility with laser tag and a 5,000 square foot lounge with arcades, sofas, TVs and a snack bar.

You may also want to swing by Hokey Pokey (200 Edgeley Blvd.) while you’re here. This specialty shop offers a selection of high-quality face paints, makeup and special effects supplies – everything you need to bring your cosplay character to life, or even get a head start on your Halloween look. If your costume plans go beyond makeup, Vaughan is also home to several costume shops where you can find the perfect outfit to complete your transformation.

Whether you’re chasing the perfect collectible, rolling the dice on a new board game, stepping into a virtual world, or reliving arcade classics, Vaughan is a playground for gamers and fans of every generation. So, gather your friends, bring your competitive spirit, and discover why, in Vaughan, the game is always on. Find your gaming spirit and so much more in Vaughan, by checking out visitvaughan.ca.

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