As adults, we only have limited time and energy to do some activities. That is why to enjoy the most of it, we must carefully select the best ones. This article will go through the top activities for adults in Scarborough, and hopefully might help you find ones that suits you best.
Shop till you Drop
Treat yourself by shopping! It’s one of the best ways to relieve stress, so if you have the budget for it, why not spend a little for yourself? And the best place for that in Scarborough is no other than Scarborough Town Centre (STC). It is the sixth largest shopping mall in Canada and third in Toronto, with over 250 shops and services. Some of the major fashion brands here are H&M, Sephora, Aritzia, Adidas, Forever 21, Victoria’s Secret, and Michael Kors. The largest store of Zara is also at STC. With more and more customers visiting it every year, Scarborough Town Centre has become one of the premier destinations in Scarborough and GTA.
You can easily locate STC as it is just across Scarborough Civic Centre, on the north side of Albert Campbell Square. It can be easily accessed via Highway 401, and is exactly located at 300 Borough Drive, Scarborough, Ontario. The mall is open Monday through Friday, from 10 am to 9 pm; Saturday at 9:30 am to 9 pm; and Sunday 11 am to 7 pm.
Have Fun at the Beach
If the weather is fair, having fun at the beach is one of the best activities to enjoy in Scarborough. You can visit the Bluffers Beach and Rouge Park Beach, whichever is more convenient for you. The Bluffers Beach is located at the southern end of Brimley Road, while Rouge Park Beach is in Rouge National Urban Park. Both beaches offer great picnic areas, sandy shores, tranquil trails, and scenic views.
Go Birdwatching
Watching groups of birds fly by is such a relaxing activity. You can do this at East Point Park, since it is a migratory staging area for more than 178 bird species and monarch butterflies. As it is also part of the famous Scarborough Bluffs, you can adore the stunning views or go walking and biking on its trails.
Play Escape Games
Who says only kids can play? Grown people can also find enjoyment in games like the Escape Room at Omescape. They offer advanced escape game experience mixed with innovative technology, as each escape rooms have immersive puzzles that matches to our themes and set designs of the most advanced mechanism. Their unique game scenarios, including Defend the Magic Academy, Virus Outbreak, Shut Down, etc. make the gameplay more thrilling and intense.
Omescape have two locations in Canada – in Markham and Scarborough. The one in Scarborough is known for hosting the Epic Runner, a series of competitions similar to flag-football style that will surely test your strategy, speed, and teamwork. It also has a wide café filled with board games you can play.
Omescape is located at 1187 Kennedy Road, Scarborough, Ontario. It is open from 4pm to 12am on Mondays to Thursday; 4pm to 1am on Fridays, 12pm to 1am on Saturday, and 12pm to 12am on Sundays.
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