Best Indoor Activities in Scarborough This Winter
Winter in Scarborough
Four months indoors. Zero months on the couch.
When the temperature drops and the snow piles up, it's tempting to start another series. But Scarborough has some of the best indoor activities in the GTA — precision sports and throwing games you can walk into with no experience at all.
- Where
- 40 Continental Place, Scarborough
- Winter hours
- Tue–Fri 12–8pm · Sat–Sun 10–8pm
Closed Mondays - Parking
- Free, on site
ArcheryScarborough's largest indoor range
OnPoint Archery is the Toronto area's largest indoor archery range. Climate-controlled lanes, NCCP-certified coaches, and every piece of equipment provided — which makes it the ultimate winter activity. Whether you're picking up a bow for the first time or an experienced archer keeping sharp through the off-season, the indoor range means zero wind, zero weather, and zero experience required.
Coaches walk you through stance, grip, draw, anchor and release in the first five minutes. It's competitive with bowling or a movie on price, and infinitely more memorable.
- Price
- $25–$60 per person, by session length and coaching level
- Included
- Recurve and compound bows, arrows, arm guards, finger tabs
- First arrow
- Under five minutes from walking in
Knife throwingThe winter adrenaline fix
Knife throwing is an indoor target sport that combines focus, coordination, and the unmistakable satisfaction of sinking steel into wood. Each throw is a one-handed motion — it's about rotation control and release timing, not upper-body strength, so it rewards patience over power.
Coaches supervise every lane and teach grip, rotation distance and release technique. It pairs well with archery for a two-in-one afternoon.
- Price
- From $39.99 per person, all equipment included
- First stick
- Most beginners land one within 15–20 throws
- Coaching
- Grip, rotation distance, release timing
Airgun shootingPrecision without the cold
Airgun sessions use scoped precision rifles at 495 FPS in a controlled indoor range. No wind, no cold, no recoil — just you, the crosshair, and a paper target 10 metres away. Pellets, rifles and coaching are all included, and most first-timers are grouping shots within ten minutes.
Rifles at OnPoint are classified as non-firearms under Canadian law because they sit under 500 FPS, so no license is required. It's one of the few precision shooting sports you can walk into unlicensed and be competent at within a single session.
- Price
- From $39.99 per person, pellets and rifle included
- Distance
- 10 metres, paper targets, scoped rifles at 495 FPS
- Licensing
- None needed — under 500 FPS is a non-firearm in Canada
Archery + knife throwing
Two sports, one visit, one booking.
Archery + airgun shooting
The easiest way to find your favourite.
Elsewhere in Scarborough
Scarborough has plenty of other ways to stay warm and busy. Worth knowing about, even if none of them cover precision sports with certified coaching and nothing to bring:
- Indoor rock climbing
- Escape rooms
- Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre pool
- Bowling
- Trampoline parks
Questions we get asked
What's the best indoor activity for beginners in Scarborough?
Archery, consistently. First-timers are shooting arrows in under five minutes with an NCCP-certified coach, and the all-indoor, climate-controlled facility means weather is never a factor. Knife throwing is a close second if you want something louder and faster-paced.
How much does an indoor archery session cost in Toronto?
At OnPoint Archery in Scarborough, individual sessions run from $25 for range-only up to $60 for private coaching. Group events and birthday parties are priced per person with all equipment included. Every session opens with a safety briefing and a technique walkthrough.
Can I do more than one activity in a single visit?
Yes. Combo sessions pair archery with knife throwing for $79.99, or archery with airgun shooting for $69.99. It's a good way to sample the range of sports and find the one you want to come back for.
Is OnPoint Archery open during winter?
Absolutely. The facility at 40 Continental Place is fully indoor, climate-controlled and open year-round. Winter hours are Tuesday to Friday, 12:00pm to 8:00pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 10:00am to 8:00pm. Closed Mondays. Free on-site parking keeps it easy even on snowy days.
Book a lane this weekend
All gear provided, coaching included, and no experience assumed. Pick a time and we'll take care of the rest.
