Sandbox VR

Sandbox VR

Step Into the Upside Down: Next-Level VR Entertainment Your Teens Will Actually Want to Do!

Sandbox VR opened its second Montreal location on Sainte-Catherine Street in March 2025, bringing next-generation virtual reality entertainment to the heart of downtown. Unlike typical home VR systems or other VR arcades, Sandbox VR combines full-body motion capture with high-quality haptics to provide complete immersion. This entertainment space features private VR rooms where groups of up to six players can physically move around, interact with each other, and battle through immersive worlds together. Players can choose from multiple exclusive experiences, including popular Netflix collaborations like "Squid Game Virtuals" and "Deadwood Phobia," plus the latest offering "Stranger Things: Catalyst," which launched in October 2025. In Stranger Things: Catalyst, players become psychically enhanced test subjects who must fight back against Demodogs, Demobats, and the Demogorgon to save Hawkins.

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When:
Open All Year Round 
Mon - Thurs 1 PM - 9 PM
Friday 1 PM - 12 AM
Saturday 10:30 AM - 12 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM - 9 PM

Where:
1231 Saint-Catherine St W, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1P5
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48b Brunswick Blvd, Pointe-Claire, Quebec H9R 4W3

Highlights:

• Downtown Montreal Location: SandboxVR recently opened a new location right in downtown Montreal, making this cutting-edge VR experience more accessible than ever.
  
  
• Advanced Full-Body Motion Capture: Unlike typical at-home or basic VR experiences, SandboxVR uses full-body motion capture technology that allows players to move freely and naturally within virtual spaces together, creating a genuinely immersive experience.
  
  
• Multiple Exclusive Experience Options: Players can choose from multiple exclusive VR adventures, including popular options like "The Squid Game" and "Deadwood Phobia," plus their latest offering "Stranger Things Catalyst," ensuring there's something for different interests and comfort levels.
  
  
• Shareable Video Highlights: At the end of each session, players can watch video highlights of their gameplay and receive copies via email, giving you memorable takeaways to share with friends or relive the experience later.

Rate:
Rates start at $49 per player. Rates vary depending on number of players.
Check their website for more info.

Recommended Audience:
This experience is perfect for families with teens and young adults in Montreal who are gaming enthusiasts and who love experiencing new immersive technologies.

What to Expect:
An immersive group VR experience where you'll be equipped with a headset, haptic vest, and motion sensors before entering a private room to battle through virtual worlds with your group, followed by shareable video highlights of your gameplay that capture the action from both inside and outside the VR experience.

Some things to consider during your visit:

• Arrive Early for Setup: Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time to allow enough time to sign release forms and get properly equipped for your experience.

• Take Advantage of Extra Help: Beyond the gameplay videos Sandbox VR automatically provides, staff are happy to take additional pictures and record extra footage during your session if you'd like more memories captured.
  
  
• Dress Comfortably and Lightly: The VR equipment combined with the physical activity can get quite warm, so wear comfortable, breathable clothing that allows for easy movement.

Disclosure: We received passes from Sandbox VR in exchange for our coverage.