Drive in movie theaters in toronto area

But the drive in movie theater is not dead and fortunately there are currently about 335 drive ins still open in the united states. Aug 01, 2017 summer is a perfect time to visit the drivein movie theater and if your lucky enough, there maybe one nearby for your enjoyment i know i have a couple in the toronto area. Become a free loopnet member to search hundreds of thousands of theaters for sale and other commercial properties for sale and for lease throughout the u. Starlite drivein opening thu, apr 19, 1951 31 the birmingham news birmingham, alabama posted on july 21, 2019 article. For todays vintage photo tuesday we are going to enter the heyday of drivein movie theaters. Would you like to know where the closest drive in theatre is to you. Jun 25, 2017 drive in movie theatres in and around toronto, conjure up images of an idyllic past, riverdale and the john travolto belting his heart out in grease. Drive in movie theaters are mainly found in the united states, where they were especially popular in the 1950s and 1960s.

To include those without a car, a picnic area is available on a firstcome basis. This web site is dedicated to all the people who enjoy the nostalgic feeling of attending drive in theaters across america. It was originally a single screen theatre when it opened, and held about 1200 cars. Throw a theme party for up to 500 of your colleagues, watch a movie under the stars and we have all your favourite movie munchies available. Jul 18, 2011 drive in movie theaters may have been a fad in the 1950s, but they still exist today. Saturday afternoon matiness at the donlands commenced at 1. Its this easy, locate, and get information, on any drivein theatre in ontario by searching our directory to find the theatre nearest you. Bengies drivein theatre outdoor movies, family fun. Find the movies showing at theaters near you and buy movie tickets at fandango.

We have had some or our most relaxing memorable experiences at the historic community theaters and driveins of nys and pa. Laugh, cry, and sing along to the high energy cinematic style that only comes from one place. A unique movie going experience that you wont forget. Summer is a perfect time to visit the drivein movie theater and if your lucky enough, there maybe one nearby for your enjoyment i know i have a couple in the toronto area. Apr 11, 2018 the docks, torontos only drivein movie theatre, is closing down for good.

Catch a flick at a drive in movie theatre have a retro night out with the kids by taking them to a drive in theatre to watch movies on an extrabig screen. Top 10 best drivein theater in toronto, on last updated may. The rodeo drivein is washingtons largest remaining drivein. Enjoy an everchanging selection of films from the country that produces more movies than any other. Reviews on drivein movie in toronto, on polson pier drivein, stardust. You can find the drivein theater nearest you below with our drivein search tools. Unfortunately, the number of ontarios driveins keeps slowly declining with the closure of both the docks drivein theater in toronto and the owen sound twin. Click here for locations, months of operation, directions, admission prices. I dont think drivein movies are a regular occurrence but maybe theyll have one. I dont think drive in movies are a regular occurrence but maybe theyll have one sometime this summer. Was a great article in the may 2,2020 toronto star was a very interesting article and this drive in hold the record of the largest screen in canada.

The event will feature dccentric films screened on union markets threestory exterior wall. Greater toronto movies and listings greater toronto. These movie attractions cater to children and adults alike, and youll find screenings of everything from alice. Welcome to the starlight drive in website, a multiple screen drive in located in atlanta, ga. Unfortunately, the number of ontarios drive ins keeps slowly declining with the closure of both the docks drive in theater in toronto and the owen sound twin drive in in owens sound. Torontos only drivein movie theatre is closing the star. You can now watch movies under the stars at this drivein near. Was a great article in the may 2,2020 toronto star was a very interesting article and this drive in.

Movie showtimes for canview drivein are not available. Unfortunately, the number of ontarios driveins keeps slowly declining with the closure of both the docks drivein theater in toronto and the owen sound twin drivein in owens sound. There are another 40 driveins still open in canada and about drivein theaters open in australia. Drivein movie theatres in and around toronto, conjure up images of an idyllic past, riverdale and the john travolto belting his heart out in grease. Best drivein movie theaters in southern california cbs. Im looking for a an english drivein to see mad max with my girlfriend, i figure its only appropriate to see the road warrior in a car after all.

Four of the five remaining drivein theaters are located in the seattle region with the other being located in the northeast corner of the state. Drivein movie theatres in toronto and the gta toronto4kids. There are currently only 5 remaining driveins in the state of washington. The cinema is temporarily closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. However, some us theaters opt to use the british spelling in their own names, a practice supported by the national association of theatre owners, while apart. Cudos to kevin for this fine venue,seeing jim gilmour of saga fame on keyboards for the band toronto was a pleasant surprise. Once numbering in the thousands, about 400 remain in the u. It was one of the last driveins constructed around 68 or 69 in toronto. Torontos old movie theatrethe donlands historic toronto. In some cases, multiplex or megaplex theaters were built on the sites of former drive in theaters. Toronto movies and listings movie times and showtimes.

Come out and enjoy an evening of double feature firstrun movies under the star filled skies of middle tennessee all for less than the price of a single ticket to the indoor cinemas. With three screens showing the latest new releases, youll definitely want to stay for both feature films. The magic and excitement we receive when we are seeing a movie with friends or family is unparalleled. The docks is an unequivocally unique location to bring large groups. While we no longer operate the drivein we can still accept large groups that may wish to rent out the drivein theatre for their function. Detailed showtimes for today and for upcoming days. Here are five drivein movie theatres outside of mississauga. But some outdoor popcorn palaces already have all the. In a socially distanced world, canadian drivein movie theatres are. Minions sequel, chris rock in the next chapter of saw and more. Five drivein theatre, the docks driving range, cineplex cinemas queensway and. Open drivein port hope drivein 2141 theatre rd s cobourg, ontario k9a 4j7 the port hope drivein has been opened since 1947.

Located in downtown gravenhurst in muskoka, this place might be more convenient for a long weekend. You can find the drive in theater nearest you below with our drive in search tools. Enjoy a drivein movie experience at the highly acclaimed union market in washington dc. Check here for their locations, directions, rules for visiting, admission prices, operating schedule. North of toronto, in newmarket, this theatre stays true to the 60s vibe, while showing the latest movies.

Oh, and along with the movies, this oakville drivein has an. Regardless, the muskoka drivein is an epic spot for anyone looking for a quaint movie experience away from the bustle of the city. Located just over 30minutes west of downtown toronto, the theatre is. As torontos best comedy service, we offer comedy events for guided tours. List of all the cinemas in toronto, on sorted by distance. Map locations, phone numbers, movie listings and showtimes. See current and upcoming attractions, pictures, snack bar menu, and flea market information. Since 1996, the docks, located at polson pier in the docklands, has run both a drivein movie theatre and a driving range.

This web site is dedicated to all the people who enjoy the nostalgic feeling of attending drivein theaters across america. Also to the drive in owners who still operate every year, bringing enjoyment to thousands. Open drive in port hope drive in 2141 theatre rd s cobourg, ontario k9a 4j7 the port hope drive in has been opened since 1947. Stratford, clinton, goderich, kincardine and london area use to have three now down to one. Would you like to know where the closest drivein theatre is to you. Colorado drivein theaters driveins and drivein movie. The docks, torontos only drivein movie theatre, is closing down for good. Always showing 3 new movies for just 9 dollars per person and kids under 12 always get in free. A drivein theater or drivein cinema is a form of cinema structure consisting of a large outdoor movie screen, a projection booth, a concession stand and a large parking area for automobiles. Aug 24, 2011 the drive in movie experience enjoyed its heyday in the 1950s and 1960s, when there were more than 4,000 theatres operating in the united states and canada. Some driveins have small playgrounds for children and a few picnic tables or benches.

The article on the starlight drive in located near the town of enderby b. The 400 drivein was originally owned and operated by nat taylors 20th century theatres chain which was located at 175 bloor st. The bengies features the biggest movie theatre screen in the usa. Drivein movies were a summertime ritual the globe and mail.

Mustang drivein london 2551 wilton grove road london, on n6n 1m7 tel. The stardust drivein theatre offers our patrons a new option in affordable family entertainment. Catch a flick at a drivein movie theatre have a retro night out with the kids by taking them to a drivein theatre to watch movies on an extrabig screen. The 10 best ontario movie theaters with photos tripadvisor.

Within this enclosed area, customers can view movies from the privacy and comfort of their cars. The drivein movie experience enjoyed its heyday in the 1950s and 1960s, when there were more than 4,000 theatres operating in the united states and canada. While we no longer operate the drive in we can still accept large groups that may wish to rent out the drive in theatre for their function. Apr 05, 2019 here are five drive in movie theatres outside of mississauga. Margot robbie, mary elizabeth winstead, ewan mcgregor, jurnee smollettbell, bojana novakovic. Its this easy, locate, and get information, on any drive in theatre in ontario by searching our directory to find the theatre nearest you. Open drivein rodeo triple drivein 7369 washington highway 3 bremerton, wa 98312 the rodeo drivein is a large, 3 screen drivein theater located in bremerton, wa. Drivein movie theaters may have been a fad in the 1950s, but they still exist today. Drivein movie theatres are seeing a revival in some parts of the u. Denvers last remaining original drivein movie theater. He owned theatres all over ontario including the towne cinema, the uptown and the glendale cinerama in toronto. While the majority of drive in theaters continue to close, this more recently built drive in was constructed from the ground up in 2016. Sam raimi to direct doctor strange 2, disney to release hamilton in theaters and more. There are another 40 drive ins still open in canada and about drive in theaters open in australia.

Basil rathbone movie at the cumberland heritage village museum. Drivein movie theatres in and around toronto blogto. But the drivein movie theater is not dead and fortunately there are currently about 335 driveins still open in the united states. Tv had not yet entered the living rooms of the nation, and the local movie house was the centre of entertainment for communities across toronto. Top 10 best drivein movie in toronto, on updated covid19. But you may find one to coincide with a stop along the way down. Apr 09, 2020 the hounds drive in movie theater is one of the newest drive in theaters in the state of north carolina, as well as one of the newer drive ins in the united states. Have a retro night out with the kids by taking them to a drivein theatre to. You can bring your own food, talk as much as you want, and pay less than you do at a regular movie theater. Best drivein theater in toronto, on polson pier drivein, stardust drivein. I went to see an old sherlock holmes basil rathbone movie at the cumberland heritage village museum. In the us, theater has long been the preferred spelling, while in the uk, australia, canada and elsewhere it is theatre.