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11 Ontario Drive-Ins That Are The Ultimate Movie Night Under The Stars

Drive-in season is finally here! 🍿

Staff Writer

Does snacking on popcorn and watching a blockbuster film with your favourite person sound like the perfect evening? Here are 11 Ontario drive-in theatres where you can have the ultimate movie night under the stars.

Instead of another Netflix night at home, you can enjoy some old-school fun. When you go, make sure to pack some pillows and blankets, so you can turn your vehicle into a bed and stay cozy while you watch the film.

Here are locations across the province, so you can find the one closest to you:

Sunset Barrie Drive-in Theatre

Price: $13.00+ per person

Address: 134 4 Line S., Barrie, ON

Why You Need To Go: They have three giant screens playing all sorts of genres.

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Port Elmsley Drive-In Theatre

Price: $13.00+ per person

Address: 333 Port Elmsley Rd., Perth, ON

Why You Need To Go: You'll get to enjoy a movie marathon, as Port Elmsley Drive-In Theatre plays two to three movies per evening.

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Skylight Drive-In

Price: $20.00 per vehicle

Address: 199 Forest Lea Rd., Pembroke, ON

Why You Need To Go: If you plan on going to the drive-in with a few friends, Skylight Drive-In is a budget-friendly option. Here the entry fee is per carload, so if you have four people in your vehicle, it is just $5 per person.

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Lindsay Drive-In

Price: $15.00 per person

Address: 229 Pigeon Lake Rd., Lindsay, ON

Why You Need To Go: Here they play movies on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Tuesdays, giving you plenty of opportunities to go.

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Mustang Drive-In

Price: $35.82 per vehicle

Address: 1521 Prince Edward County Rd. 1, Bloomfield, ON

Why You Need To Go: You'll feel like you travelled back in time at this retro drive-in from the 1950s.

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Starlite Drive-In Hamilton

Price: $13.00+ per person

Address: 59 Green Mountain Rd. E., Stoney Creek, ON

Why You Need To Go: It is only a one-hour drive away from downtown Toronto.

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Port Hope Drive-In

Price: $12.50 per person (Sunday $15 per vehicle)

Address: 2141 Theatre Rd. S., Cobourg, ON

Why You Need To Go: Located between Port Hope and Cobourg, it is a fantastic spot to enjoy a movie night with your dog.

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Ottawa Drive-In Experience

Price: $30.00+ per vehicle

Address: 300 Coventry Rd. & 401 Corkstown Rd., Ottawa, ON

Why You Need To Go: If you live in Ottawa, there are two locations to pick from, so you won't need to travel far. You can go to either Wesley Clover Park or the new site at Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Park.

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Muskoka Drive-In

Price: $12.00 per person

Address: 1001 Theatre Rd., Gravenhurst, ON

Why You Need To Go: Your admission lets you watch two movies that evening.

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The 5 Drive-In

Price: $13.00+ per person

Address: 2332 Ninth Line, Oakville, ON

Why You Need To Go: They will be playing blockbuster movies all summer long.

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Stardust Drive-In Theatre Newmarket

Price: $13.00+ per person

Address: 893 Mt. Albert Rd., Sharon, ON

Why You Need To Go: They have an impressive assortment of movies each night playing on their three movie screens. Plus, they sell a long list of sweet and salty snacks like popcorn, candies, fries, pretzels and more.

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Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

  • Stephanie White was an Ottawa-based Associate Editor for Narcity Canada. She has been writing mouthwatering food and wanderlust-inspiring articles for Canadians since 2012. She has a B.A. and B.Ed. from Ottawa University. When she isn't writing, you can find her travelling the globe and trying new restaurants. Stephanie has previously been published on Insider, Flight Network, Apartment Therapy, Faces Magazine, Daily Hive, Dished and The Spruce.

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