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News & Events
September News: September is here. The month where we all realize the long, hazy days of summer are behind us, and it is time to get up early, go to school, and DO HOMEWORK! Well, life is not that bad, and the first month back at school can be fun and exciting, as all new things tend to be, like an adventure. New classrooms, new teachers, and of course, new friends. And to say a final farewell to summer '09, a small reminder, the first official day of Fall is Wednesday, September 22nd. Darkzone, the site, and it's staff now get to breathe a sigh of relief as the opening hours go back to normal. We now have a chance to repaint, repair and rebuild. We have had so many (in the 1000's) players through the site all summer, we need the extra down time to fix up all the little bruises our busy site gets during the long hours of the summer months.
Our regular opening hours go into effect as of
September 1st. We open during the week at 12 noon, and close
at 9pm; 12 midnight on Fridays. Saturday and Sunday times remain the
same, to view complete daily hours please click here:
Our next Rave is planned for the long week-end in September, Saturday, Sept 4th. Play from 10pm Saturday night right through until 8am Sunday morning. Have you got what it takes? To attend the Rave, mandatory registration is required. For more information regarding 'Raves' follow this link...
Don't forget Monday September 6th is Labour Day, and we will have a special opening time of 10:00 am so you can get the most out of your All Day Pass bracelet. Normally, early arrivals can get a little practice and warm-up in with the popular 'Elimination' game format! There is one designated school pedagogical day in September, on Friday, the 24th and we are open to regular clients at 10am. September is also the month where birthday party bookings make up the majority of our week-ends. Please don't wait till the last minute to make your special reservation! On a special note to school organisation committees - we are deluged with calls for reservations for the entire upcoming school year for field trips, daycare ped days and special outings. You need to prepare your calendar early and reserve for your school. Most schools use the same calendar dates for activities, and our space is limited! Call 450.978.9922 to reserve..... From all of us here at Darkzone, to all of our loyal clients throughout the summer months, Thank You for giving us the opportunity and privilege of serving you, and we hope to see you again soon! We also wish you a great return to school and hope that it is a fun and exciting experience. Bye for now! See ya soon! Hope you have a great 'Back to School'! August News:
Summer is already 1/2 over, and Darkzone
is, as always, the coolest way to spend a sweltering hot summer
afternoon. Understandably, Daycamps have predominated the daily schedule
during the last couple of months, but August marks the end of Daycamps,
(and the beginning of school!), so lineups and delays between games are
rare. There are still a few days at the beginning of the month where
Darkzone is full, so please check the calendar for specific daily
details.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the Daycamps that visited us this summer, to each and every camper that spent the day with us, Thank You, you were key to making us a success again this summer! Throughout the month, (until September 4th), our opening hours still remain 10am, daily. If you know of a group of friends, company, organisation, co-workers, ect, that would like to throw one last get-together before the fall school calendar starts, remember, we have special packages that cater to all forms of groups. Call us at 450.978.9922 and speak with a Supervisor regarding reservations. Well, that is this month's update. Thanks to all the great kids that came to play at Darkzone this summer, and we hope to see you before it's time to fill your back pack with books instead of food and drinks! Until then, ciao for now! July News:
July at Darkzone
marks the beginning of our summer schedule, and also the start of
numerous daycamps. It is a very busy time, as most daycamps arrive right
at the opening hour, and return to their camps by mid-afternoon.
Although the mornings can be very busy, there is normally always room
after lunch for the general public. You can always check out our
dedicated reservations by following this link to our calendar section:
Summer in Québec is always a great time of year. We get some of the best weather across the country, but for certain, we also get the heat. And that's not all, an afternoon downpour can drench your outdoor activities. A trip to Darkzone will always take your mind off any inclement weather. We run games back to back, so delays are rare - and we still have the ability to play 54 players per game, the largest amount of players in North America. Our extended opening hours are now in effect, and we are basically always open. From the start of July, until September 4th, we open at 10am, and close at 10pm weekdays, and 12:00midnight on week-ends. So, come in out of the heat for a couple of games, and play the coolest game around, Darkzone! Hope to see ya soon, and have a happy, safe, relaxed and fun-filled summer break! Have a super summer, everyone!!
June News: Hi everyone! June is here! June is also the month where we bid a final farewell to teachers, desks, school, some old friends, and take those dusty old books out of your backpack and instead, fill it with sun-screen and water bottles. Now it's time to say a great big Hello! to SUMMER! The month of May boomeranged with temperatures anywhere from freezing to 40° and just about anywhere in between, but now we barrel headlong into the intense heat and summer fun!! Darkzone has a ton of great days planned for the summer, and although 'Daycamps Rule!', we still have plenty of fun in store for all others that want to come and play some great laser tag games. Normally the high congestion of Daycamps ends between 2-3pm every day in the week, and we have extended our summer hours to 11pm every night in the week. That gives you plenty of time to benefit from our all day pass bracelets, and, anyway, who gets up early in the summer, right? After wrapping up a very successful season of Hockey Teams, and an unprecedented amount of Birthdays, Darkzone is now ready to forge ahead with our next big event: Daycamps! This year the Daycamp season runs from June 26th through August 18th. We already have a significant number of reservations, so if your Daycamp wants to leave camp for a day and experience the fun and excitement of LaserTag fun at Darkzone, don't leave your booking until it is too late. There are already many days in the summer that are already fully booked. Darkzone will open every day at 10am starting on June 19th, and will continue with the same hours through the summer and into September. Hopefully, at sometime over the summer, we will have a chance to meet and you will experience the greatest Laser Tag Centre in Québec! As we all know, June is also the month of Exams! All the hard work you put into your school year now comes to fruition in one final week of Provincial Exams. Good Luck everyone on this important aspect of your school year! This last push of effort that you put into your exams now will benefit you for the rest of your scholastic endeavours.
Well, that's all
the news we have for this month, and are really looking forward to the
upcoming summer ahead of us. Remember, we have extended hours for the
entire summer, and you can keep track of our daily activities by using
our daily updated
We'll be back next month to bring you all the news and updates. If you find the weather outside just unbearably hot and humid, or your plans are messed up by a summer thunderstorm, pass by for a couple of games, or stay for the entire day - we still have à volonté packages for $25. Hope to see ya at the site - until then, ciao for now! May News: Well, goodbye ice and snow and hello heat (hey we can hope, can't we?) May marks the last full month of spring before summer arrives. Well, although most outdoor activities still haven't begun, Darkzone is the place to hang out, meet friends and play a few games at the best Laser Tag enterprise in Québec! May is the month where we get another long week-end, that being Victoria Day (May 24). This is a public holiday, so most things will be closed, EXCEPT for Darkzone! So on Friday, May 21st and Monday, May 24th come and stay for the day, we open at 10am. Hockey teams still dominate our schedule on the week-ends. We have already hosted year-end parties for numerous Hockey teams, and we still have room for teams to have their wrap-up parties in May. Make your reservations early to avoid disappointment. Please remember that we can only accommodate 4 Hockey teams on any one day, so in order to have your date, please reserve early. Historically, From May through September, Darkzone no longer does the organisation for Raves. Normally we let the Members, or groups interested in this activity approach us. We can accommodate Raves anytime, but Saturday night is preferred. We do need at least 14 days prior notice in order to organize a Rave, whether it be public or private For more information regarding 'Raves' follow this link... As stated earlier in the news, Victoria Day is May 24. Also to note is that all schools, have designated May 21st as a Pedagogical day. Darkzone will open at 10 am May 21 - 24, inclusive. Remember, the earlier in the day you arrive, the more benefit your will get from your all day pass bracelet. On a final note, our summer calendar is beginning to fill up with DayCamp reservations. In order to accommodate DayCamps for any given particular date, the time is now for the 2009 summer season. We have maintained the same price structure since 2005, so for your camp to come and spend a day playing Laser Tag, it's still excellent value for the money! For more info follow this link... Also, just a reminder that we have the hottest Arcades in the market, with the most popular of the moiment being Initial D Version 4! Pass by and test your driving skills!
And everyone
must remember the most special day of May, that being May 9, Mothers
Day! :=) As usual Darkzone tradition dictates, we will be handing
out a free longstem rose to all the wonderful Mothers that pass by the
site on Saturday, May 8th!! April News: April has arrived, and with it the week long Easter festivities! Spring has finally arrived in Québec! The snow is gone, and the rain has begun, and temperatures are very unpredictable. As April is the first full month of Spring, it just seems everything is a little brighter, life seems a little easier, and in general everything seems to have a good side, optimism seems to be present everywhere! Don't be fooled, though, Christmas and the snow that comes with are is only 8 months away! We have already scheduled many Hockey teams, as most seasons are concluding and the best place to have your year-end party is, of course, Darkzone! We only host 3 teams per day, so for availability for your Hockey team, please check : Remember, the earlier you book your reservation, the better your chances of reserving for your particular day. April is by far the busiest month here at Darkzone, mostly due to the fact that clients prefer to visit us Friday nights, and during the week-end which causes a high concentration of clients all at the same time. Although these delays are unfortunate, and unavoidable, we would ask that patience be the rule of the day. It is not our focus to have to delay your participation in games, but as are calendar fills, so does the delay time between games. As each of our games has a duration of 18 minutes, we do our best to start another games within minutes of the last. Our goal is to run 3 games per hour. Our guides are extremely efficient in maintaining a 'zero' delay time between matches and keep the site moving ahead quickly. We are the largest Laser Tag facility in North America, with a potential for 54 players per game - and our games have a longer duration than anywhere else, (the industry standard being a 15 minute game). So, we would ask your patience if you find yourself in a delay situation, and can assure you that we endeavour to keep the games proceeding as quickly as humanly possible. As for the special dates this month, our next Rave date is still up for grabs for April and the date is still undecided. If you feel you have what it takes to play Laser Tag from 10pm at night until the sun comes up Sunday morning, follow this link to add your name to the list. We would also like to note that Easter this year falls on April 4th. Therefore, school is out April 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 for the Easter break. We open early, on all those days at 10am. We hope you can take some time and drop by over the long week-end to try a Laser game or two. On a final note in regard to this month's news, we would like to invite groups and companies to remember us when planning some special corporate event. During the week we are able to accommodate nearly any size group on a 'private' basis. Week-nights provide the perfect time for your group to have the site to yourself, pace the games at your convenience and organize your teams as you wish. we have hosted hundreds of company functions, and all are delighted with this unique, fun filled activity. So, goodbye old man Winter and Welcome Spring!! Hope to see you soon! March News: March has finally arrived, and with it the start of Spring Break! Even though it is freezing outside, the action is hot and heavy at Darkzone! If you are looking for some excitement during Spring Break, (March 1 to March 7), then Darkzone is the place to be! The all-day pass is still a fantastic bargain at $25 for the entire day. Even though it doesn't feel like it right now, March 20th is the official first day of Spring. With winter fading on our backs, and the days are getting longer (well, lighter, anyway), if you have a special event, birthday or sports group reservation to make, now is the time to do it. Historically, this is the start of the busiest time of the year for us at Darkzone. Although birthdays make up a huge portion of our clientele, hockey teams start their year-end parties now as well. We only accept a limited number of hockey teams on any particular day, so please reserve early to avoid disappointment. Please note that our operating hours have changed, briefly. From March 1 to March 5, we now open at 9am every morning for those that want to benefit from purchasing your unlimited bracelet earlier. Our regular opening times resumes March 8.
March 19th and 22nd have been assigned as pedagogical days for Laval schools, therefore Darkzone will open at 10 am those mornings. We currently have not designated our monthly RAVE NIGHT for the month of March. Play from 10pm Saturday night right through until 8am Sunday morning. Have you got what it takes? If you have a large group of friends that would like to come and experience one of these unique, fun filled nights, please call us at 450.978.9922 to reserve. For more information regarding 'Raves' follow this link... So, with winter nearly over, and Spring just round the corner, all of us at Darkzone hope to see you come in from the cold and drop by to play a game or two of laser, pass the day with us, or perhaps just stop in for a quick game of billiards or Dance Dance Revolution. Whatever your pleasure, hope to see you soon! February News: February! The coldest month of the year - so why not try the hottest spot in Laval - Darkzone! Even if the chills, ice, snow and minus degree temperatures prevail outdoors, Darkzone is always the hottest place around. After playing a few games in the arena, you will have worked up a sweat and forgotten all about the miserable weather. Now is the time for Hockey teams to make their reservations for February and next month. Playoffs are already here, and Darkzone is the ultimate party spot to finish your season. Darkzone offers a great, all-inclusive party package for Sports teams - and by far our Hockey Parties outnumber ALL OTHER SPORTS TEAMS COMBINED!! So be sure to make your reservations early so as to avoid disappointment. We except only 3 hockey Teams per DAY! There is only one ped day on the schedule for February, that being Friday the 19th, therefore will be open at 10am that morning. On another note, we will be hosting Snow Carnival days for eight large groups in February. École secondaire l'Odysée will be here from La Plaine, Tuesday, Feb 2 (approximately 100 students), as well as Collège Saint Bernard from Drummondville (50). We really get going the 2nd half of the month with Mountainview Elementary, Monday the 15th, Académie Sainte-Thérèse and école Armand-Corbeil on Tuesday the 16th, ending the week on Friday with Chatagauy Valley Regional High School. We finish up February with 2 more schools coming the final week, école sec Georges Vanier and école sec L'Érablière! What a month!
We currently have not designated our monthly RAVE NIGHT for the month of March. Play from 10pm Saturday night right through until 8am Sunday morning. Have you got what it takes? If you have a large group of friends that would like to come and experience one of these unique, fun filled nights, please call us at 450.978.9922 to reserve. For more information regarding 'Raves' follow this link...
So no matter how cold it gets outside in the gloomy month of February, rest assured that Darkzone is still the hottest place around!
Happy Valentines!
January News Happy New Year! 2010 is here, and now is the time for you to make all those New Year's resolutions, exercise more, stick to a diet, stop smoking, maybe even try to reduce stress. Well, if experience can tell us anything, those resolutions are sometimes very difficult to stick to. We really do start off with the best of intentions, but the follow through can get tough as the harsh, cold days of February approach. Well, Darkzone would like to make it's own New years resolution - one that we will commit to and follow through on. We feel we did a pretty fair job throughout 2009 as you can see from the hundreds of reservations we posted on our Calendar of Events. So, for 2010, whether we are ready for it or not, it has arrived, and the Darkzone' New Years Resolution shall be simply this: to continue our commitment to great customer appreciation and support. To make the Darkzone site a place where a birthday party, field trip, day-camp, or a visit with friends, will be a great memorable experience. One that you will want to repeat! We want to ensure that a good time is had by all the loyal clients of Darkzone, and that you will say great things about us to friends, family and co-workers. We want to work hard to make your Laser Tag experience one of the best and most unique activities you have ever done! Darkzone first opened it's doors in June of 1995, and since then has continued to grow, to develop and learn through experience. As we approach our 15th anniversary, we want to make sure we do it with heads held high, and with a pride that we do the best possible job we can do. We guarantee, that there is no better Laser Tag experience, anywhere! Quite a claim, but we believe it to be true! We dedicate our mission as to one of continual growth, dedicated customer satisfaction and providing the newest, up to date technology available in the Laser Tag market in the world! Now, down to business. The site will be open from 10am every day in January until school returns on Jan 6. January 25th and 26th have been designated pedagogical days, so we will be open at 10am on those days also. Please consult our calendar for daily opening hours. Although it is very cold outside, please be prepared and dressed in light clothes during your game play as Laser Tag is an extreme and intensive activity. Also, please note that on New Years Day, January 1st, 2010 we will be closed as the mall will be inaccessible. On that note, Happy New Year! everybody. and if you decide to make a resolution for the New Year, try and fit Darkzone into your plans, we are there to serve you! We are a very unique, fun filled activity that suits all ages, from 6 to 60! We realize that exercise can become boring and tedious, but after a few games of Laser Tag you will feel like you have spent an entire day at the Gym! So, let us at Darkzone be the first to wish you the best of luck, good fortune and prosperity for 2010. From all of us here at Darkzone to all of you, our loyal clients, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! And we hope to see you soon! December News It's Christmas Time!!! The holidays are now upon us and it is the time to celebrate Christmas with friends and family. This particular time of year can prove to be quite stressful for us all, what with all the planning and preparations involved in making your personal family holiday that 'perfect' occasion. With all the running around here and there trying to finish all of your preparations, don't forget to include Darkzone in your plans. Whether a quick, fun break for you and your family, or a convenient way to entertain visiting friends and relatives, Darkzone has the package available to fit your needs. Darkzone can provide you and your family with the fun-filled experience you are searching for! We offer game packages for a few hours, or the entire day. And don't forget a Company activity that is fun and unique for a last minute get-together before the Christmas break. Darkzone is able to provide you with a game or meal/game package to suit your needs. We also have a great lobby to come and relax with a game of pool, air hockey, or various arcades. Dance Dance Revolution or Guitar Hero is always a fantastic, fun game to play (as long as no one is watching!)
There are no
pre-assigned pedagogical days at the beginning of December, but
please consult our Calendar of Events to see special, day by day
reservations and activities.
Every year at the beginning of December we offer two special gift promotions. First, a Gift Certificate of your choosing (various amounts and packages available), or, for a limited time (until December 24th) the 'Christmas Passport', which is a 12 game punch-card that allows you to redeem your games anytime, presented in a ready-to-give Darkzone Christmas Card. Great gifts for the last minute shopper!
Should we be
able to help in your Holiday planning, please give us a call at
450.978.9922 / We are there to provide as much assistance as
possible. If you have visitors over the Holidays, remember we now
are the first in Canada to offer Portable Laser Tag - rentable
equipment you can now take home. Visit our Begeara pages to learn
more:
So, for this, the final news update of 2009, Darkzone would like to thank all of our loyal clients during the entire year, and extend our warmest sentiments for you and your family for this Holiday season. So, from all of us here at Darkzone, to all of you, a very Merry Christmas, Joyeux Noël, Feliz Navidad, Milad Majid, Kala Christouyenna, Chena tova, Buone Feste Natalizie, souksan wan Christmas, Mele Kalikimaka and last, but not least, Milad Saeed wa Sanaa Mubarakah! All the best for a safe and Happy New Year! and we wish you a prosperous 2010! Hope to see you soon! :)
Peace out!
November News: Time flies when you're having fun, or so they say, and with the vast amount of birthday parties we have hosted lately, all we can say is that the kids are having a BLAST! When you have a birthday party at Darkzone, the time flies by, and the kids get to experience a great, unforgettable birthday that they will remember for years. We know it's a success, because we see the same faces year after year! We always have limited space available, so should you like to deliver the perfect birthday, for that perfect person, think DARKZONE! (Please reserve early to avoid disappointment). Well, Halloween is behind us, the clocks have gone back, and snow is on the way! Before the holidays are upon us, now is the time to reserve for your family, group or company to come and experience the fantastic game of Laser Tag! Please reserve early, before the holidays are upon us to guarantee your particular spot in our calendar. Dates are limited, so don't leave it too late! Here is the
run-down of special openings at the site for the month of November: as
Friday November 6th is a Ped Day and we are
hosting activities for two schools, so we will be open to the public at
2pm. On Friday, November 20, most students get a Ped Day, globally, as
that is the week that the first semester exams are held, so we will be
open at 10am. To see our complete schedule of opening hours, please go
here: Even though the weather outside is getting chilly, please remember that laser tag is a very strenuous game, and after 18 minutes of intense adventure you will be very hot and sweaty. We do offer locker rentals for your coats and personal effects for a cost of $4 per day. Usually 2 or 3 people can easily share a locker. So, as we slowly advance toward the end of the year, all of us at Darkzone hope you take the opportunity to drop by, say hello and have a thrilling game of Laser Tag, at the premier Laser Tag Centre in Québec - Darkzone Laval! And don't forget, we also offer a large selection of some of the most fun games in the Arcade industry! See ya soon! On a final note, we would like to pay respect to a special date in November, that is November 11th, Remembrance Day.
October News: October has arrived! The month where we have two very important dates. The first, of course is the long Thanksgiving week-end, and the turkey! The second is the very last day of the month - Hallowe'en! School is now fully underway, and our new schedules have been implemented. There is certainly a chill in the air in the morning, and coats have become a basic necessity. So now that summer is officially over, we forge ahead with our Autumn updates. At Darkzone we
will be open for the entire Thanksgiving week-end, and open Friday the
9th through Monday the 12th at 10am in the morning. Please remember that
the site only opens at 12:00pm in the afternoon during the week as long
as there are no school holidays or ped days. Also take note that on
Saturday, October 31st, Hallowe'en, we will be closing at 8pm. For a
daily schedule of Darkzones' hours, follow this:
We will be open at 10am on Hallowe'en, Saturday the 31st! We will also be closing early at 8pm! We have received our new, portable Laser Tag System, Begeara! Now experience Laser Tag where you want! Laser Tag To Go!! We have received our first system, suitable for 8 players, and will be receiving other kits as demand dictates. Check it out - very cool way to add an extra level of fun to your parties! (Click on the Paw!)
The last bit of business is to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and a spooky Hallowe'en!
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