Splitsville Bowl Edmonton Northwest

Twenty-eight lanes at Christy's Corner

Christy's Corner, on St. Albert Trail in northwest Edmonton, is where this Splitsville runs 28 ten-pin lanes. The set-up follows the chain's model: lanes for families and friends, an arcade with redemption prizes, pool tables and a bar with a full food menu, so groups can eat and drink between games.

Booking ahead is the safe route for Friday and Saturday evenings, school breaks and rainy weekends, when lanes can be taken hours in advance; walk-ins are fitted in when space opens up. Groups of 20 and up, and company bookings, are arranged by phone with the events team, which can reserve all 28 lanes and add catering and drinks. Children get bumpers, lighter balls and ramps. The centre stays open until 1 AM at the end of the week.