Everyone loves a little nostalgic blast from the past, and seeing an outdoor movie at a drive-in theatre definitely delivers those great memories of summers past! Plus, they are a great deal too, where you can pile your whole family in your vehicle for a fun outing. So, start the car and roll up our Guide To Drive-In Movie Theatres in Southern Ontario…
Premier Theatres
With locations in Newmarket, Oakville, Hamilton, Barrie, Niagara and London, this drive-in theatre chain plays first-run movies on three separate screens and offers a food menu as well. They play a variety of family and adult films, with evening and late night showings.
When: Every night through summer, first film at 9:00pm/dusk and second film afterwards
Where: Six locations in Southern Ontario:
Stardust Newmarket — 893 Mount Albert Road, Sharon
5Drive-In Oakville — 2332 Ninth Line, Oakville
Starlite Hamilton — 59 Green Mountain Road East, Stoney Creek
Sunset Barrie — 134 Line 4 South, Oro-Medonte
Skyway Niagara — 1956 R.R. 20, Fonthill
Mustang London — 2551 Wilton Grove Road, London
Website: www.premiertheatres.ca
Mustang Drive-In in Guelph
Just east of Guelph, this drive-in theatre plays first-run movies on one screen with a well-stocked snack bar. They also have occasional all-nighter shows where you can watch three movies back-to-back-to-back!
When: Check for show dates, first film at 9:00pm/dusk and second film afterwards
Where: 5012 Jones Baseline, Guelph
Website: www.mustangdriveinguelph.ca
Muskoka Drive-In
Located in Gravenhurst, near the southern tip of Lake Muskoka. They play first-run movies on two screens and also have a cash barbecue on Friday and Saturday nights before showtime. It also includes a playground to entertain the kids while the sun in going down.
When: Check for show dates, first film at 9:00pm/dusk and second film afterwards
Where: 1001 Theatre Road, Gravenhurst
Website: www.muskokadrivein.com
Lindsay Drive-In
The Lindsay Drive-In, near Peterborough and the Kawartha Lakes, has been in business since the 50’s! They play first-run movies on two screens with a full concession stand of old favourites. It also includes a playground to entertain the kids while the sun in going down.
When: Check for show dates, first film at 9:00pm/dusk and second film afterwards
Where: 229 Pigeon Lake Road, Lindsay
Website: www.lindsaydrivein.ca
Mustang Drive-In (PEC)
Prince Edward County is already an escape into classic small-town life and this drive-in is as old-school as it comes. The ticket booth is an old bus! With both first-run movies and all-time favourites on two screens, plus a snack bar and playground, get here early to enjoy a gorgeous open-sky sunset before showtime.
When: Check for show dates, first film at 9:00pm/dusk and second film afterwards
Where: 1521 Prince Edward Country Road 1, Bloomfield
Website: www.themustangpec.ca
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