Best Indoor Activities in Scarborough This Winter

Winter Indoor Activities in Scarborough | OnPoint Archery

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.

$79.99

Archery + airgun shooting

The easiest way to find your favourite.

$69.99

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.

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