Kingpin Bowling Centre, Yellowknife

4.4 · 77 Google reviews 5012 52nd Ave
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5012 52nd Ave

Kingpin at a glance

Right nowSee hours
LanesNot confirmed
Lowest listed rateNot published
Who can bowlOpen to the public
Lane typeNot stated
BookingBy phone

Afternoon openings, Mondays closed

MondayClosed
Tuesday1 PM – 10 PM
Wednesday1 PM – 10 PM
Thursday1 PM – 10 PM
Friday1 PM – 11 PM
Saturday11 AM – 11 PM
Sunday11 AM – 9 PM

From Google, matching the timetable on the centre's own site.

These are the general opening hours on the venue's Google listing, not a lane timetable; lanes can close earlier or be booked out.

Source: the venue's Google business listing (updated 2026-09-20).

Bowling in downtown Yellowknife

In the downtown core of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Kingpin Bowling Centre sets out to be a social space for an afternoon or evening of games, music and a drink. Public bowling runs alongside a weekly league program and a membership scheme, and the centre organises student nights and family days.

Birthday parties and corporate events are booked through the centre, which asks bowlers to phone ahead to reserve a lane. Food is served, and the entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible. Lanes are closed on Mondays, open from 1 PM on weekdays and from 11 AM on weekends, with the latest finish at 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. Google reviewers rate it 4.4.

Finding Kingpin on 52nd Avenue

5012 52nd Ave, Yellowknife NT X1A 1S8

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Leagues, memberships and student nights

  • Leagues and memberships
  • Birthday and corporate events
  • Student nights
  • Food served
  • Closed Mondays

Calling ahead for a lane

Anyone can bowl during public hours; call the centre to reserve a lane or to plan a birthday or company event.

Sources

Sources consulted November 2026. Not a live availability check.

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