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With a soft opening planned for June 13, crews were going flat out Friday, putting finishing touches on everything from bars to seating areas to the massive open-air rooftop lounge area.

But one thing stands out to the visitor upon climbing the stairs from Uptown Boulevard to the main floor: a six-lane, 10-pin bowling alley.

Situated between two bars and adjacent to a large sports-themed dining area, the lanes are one of multiple unique facets of this 42nd location for Edmonton-based The Canadian Brewhouse. Another is the batting cages, being constructed on the roof.

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The company has been looking to open in Greater Victoria for some time, he said. The bowling lanes were brought to Saanich council in 2019, when the company looked to open one of its Banquet restaurants in the space. Besides operating under the two names in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and southern Ontario, the company also operates a chain of cannabis retail stores.

There has been no bowling in the general area since the 24-lane five-pin house Town and Country Lanes was torn down in 2007, along with the rest of the plaza, to make way for Uptown. The 10-pin Mayfair Lanes was torn down in 2006 to make way for what was to be a Great Canadian Superstore, but owner Loblaw .

Martyn called Uptown a destination spot with plenty of foot traffic and is excited that the District of Saanich has created a high-density residential and commercial zone in Uptown-Douglas that will eventually see even more people living in the general area.

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The addition of this new tenant will bring more vibrancy and late-night activity to Uptown, said the propertyB次元官网网址檚 general manager Kristy Lowes.

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With its varied offerings, The Canadian Brewhouse and Grill may also be good for other businesses at Uptown, she said.

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The restaurant, located above the Urban Trail retail store, will have close to 600 seats between its main floor lounge and dining area, second-floor lounge and the rooftop patio. It is aiming to be open until 2 a.m. seven days a week, with minors welcome until 8 p.m.

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