Bring a few friends and venture into a realistic sci-fi adventure or get a “bird’s eye view” of a new and innovative flight simulator experience.
When you think of Montreal and its surrounding regions, a booming virtual reality (VR) scene is likely not what comes to mind. Despite this, it may be surprising to discover that Montreal has some of the most established VR experiences in all of Canada, and a slew of unique activities for those who seek them out.
Join The Concordian in trying out three VR activities spread out around the downtown area.
- Réalité Virtuelle Zero Latency Montréal
Zero Latency Montreal is definitely a top contender for being one of the most innovative, advanced and unique VR experiences in Montreal.
With experienced game masters guiding you through every portion of the game and a multitude of different free-roam experiences to choose from (a facet of VR in which you are given an entire room, with friends, to fully immerse yourself in the VR world with the aid of a VR headset and, at times, VR weaponry), it is no surprise that Forbes’ review of the place included the following quote: “This surreal multiplayer experience is the world’s most advanced free-roam virtual reality game.”
The Concordian was able to try their Singularity free-roam game and the complete immersiveness of the experience was mind-blowing; it’s definitely one of the most advanced VR experiences out there.
To try it yourself, head to their website and book a slot for one of the free-roam games ($44.99/ player for a half an hour session).
- MontVR
MontVR offers a lot of versatility with their VR experiences. While each location includes a different array of experiences, combined there are over six unique activities to choose from.
With everything from free-roam, to VR escape rooms, VR gaming stations, minigolf, axe throwing and even a mock flight simulator at their DIX30 location.
The VR gaming stations and the flight simulator (Birdly) in particular are both high-quality experiences.
The staff are also extremely kind and accommodating, and with so much to choose from, there was not a single boring moment.
Book your own experience here.
- PHI Centre
With a variety of ever-rotating interdisciplinary experiences to choose from year-round, PHI Centre acts almost as a futuristic version of what we would currently call an art museum.
With both free and paid installations to choose from, ranging from tableaus to live music performances and conferences, the PHI Centre seems to have it all. One of their most captivating installations is Horizons.
A VR experience that transcends the genre, Horizons is a collection of four award-winning works put together to form an intense and immersive journey.
If you’d like to experience Horizons firsthand before it closes on Oct. 24, book here.
