Cineplex

Cineplex Inc. has been the default Canadian moviegoing experience for more than four decades. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Toronto, Cineplex today operates 168 theatres from Victoria to St. John's under a handful of sub-brands: Cineplex Odeon, Cineplex Cinemas, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity, Colossus, Galaxy, and Cineplex VIP Cinemas.

For most Canadians, "going to the movies" means going to a Cineplex. In Greater Toronto alone there are more than 20 Cineplex locations, including flagships at Yonge-Dundas (Scotiabank Theatre), Yorkdale, Varsity, and the Cineplex Cinemas at the Eglinton Town Centre. In Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Halifax — the pattern is similar. The closest theatre, nine times out of ten, will be a Cineplex.

Buying Cineplex Tickets Online

You can buy Cineplex tickets online for any Cineplex theatre in Canada through the cineplex.com website or the Cineplex mobile app. The online booking flow is straightforward: choose your city, choose your theatre, choose a movie, choose a showtime, choose your seats, and pay. Tickets are delivered to your email or as a QR code in the app, and you scan them at the auditorium entrance. There's no need to stop at the box office.

Cineplex tickets are available for all showings including regular, IMAX, UltraAVX, ScreenX, 3D, VIP, D-Box and Dolby Cinema presentations. Pricing varies by format — a regular Cineplex ticket in Toronto runs around $14–$15 for an adult evening showing, UltraAVX adds a few dollars, IMAX another $4–$6, and VIP (with licensed food and drink service) lands in the $22–$26 range depending on the city.

If you are a SCENE+ member (the combined loyalty program between Cineplex and Scotiabank), your Cineplex tickets can be redeemed for points — 1,250 points for a standard evening ticket, more for VIP or IMAX. Cineplex also runs regular $5 Cheap Tuesday promotions at most non-VIP locations.

Cineplex Cities — Where the Theatres Are

Toronto Cineplex Locations

Toronto has the densest Cineplex coverage in Canada. The big names: Scotiabank Theatre Toronto (Yonge-Dundas, 259 Richmond St W) with its rolling-escalator atrium and IMAX with Laser screen; Cineplex Cinemas Varsity & VIP at Bloor-Yorkville — a long-time arthouse stronghold; Cineplex Cinemas Yorkdale with its premium VIP auditorium; Cineplex Cinemas Eglinton Town Centre; SilverCity Yonge-Eglinton; plus suburban multiplexes at Don Mills, Fairview Mall, Queensway, and Mississauga.

Vancouver Cineplex Locations

The Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver on Burrard anchors downtown. Cineplex VIP Marine Gateway is the premium option. SilverCity Riverport and SilverCity Metropolis at Metrotown cover Richmond and Burnaby. North Vancouver has Cineplex Park & Tilford. Park Royal West Vancouver has a Cineplex too.

Montreal Cineplex Locations

Cinéplex Odeon Forum on Rue Sainte-Catherine is the downtown flagship — housed in the historic Montreal Forum, former home of the Canadiens. Scotiabank Theatre Montreal is the premium destination. Outside the core: Cinéplex Laval, Cinéplex Ste-Foy, Cinéplex Brossard.

Calgary Cineplex Locations

Scotiabank Theatre Chinook is downtown. Cineplex Crowfoot, Cineplex Sunridge, and SilverCity Marda Loop spread across the city. For IMAX with Laser, head to Scotiabank Chinook.

Edmonton Cineplex Locations

Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton (at South Edmonton Common), Cineplex North Edmonton Common, and SilverCity West Edmonton Mall — which has one of the largest IMAX screens in Western Canada.

Ottawa Cineplex Locations

SilverCity Gloucester and Scotiabank Theatre Ottawa are the two major multiplexes. The historic Cinéplex Odeon Orleans VIP offers a premium experience in the east end.

Cineplex Premium Formats

Most Cineplex locations carry at least one premium format in addition to standard digital projection. Here is what each one actually means:

• Cineplex IMAX — the full commercial IMAX experience with IMAX with Laser at flagship locations (Scotiabank Toronto, Scotiabank Chinook). Best for blockbuster spectacle films.
• Cineplex UltraAVX — Cineplex's premium Dolby Atmos auditorium with reserved recliner seating. Slightly cheaper than IMAX, wider availability.
• Cineplex ScreenX — 270-degree projection with side walls painted by the movie. Available at Scotiabank Theatre Toronto, Yorkdale and select locations.
• Cineplex VIP Cinemas — adults-only (19+) reserved seating with full dining and bar service. VIP locations in Toronto at Bloor-Yorkville, Don Mills, Vaughan, Ajax, Oakville.
• Cineplex D-Box — motion-enabled seats that move with the film. Premium over-ride available at most major multiplexes.
• Cineplex Dolby Cinema — Dolby Vision HDR projection plus Dolby Atmos audio. Limited Canadian availability.
• Cineplex 3D — RealD 3D projection, still offered on select films.

Cineplex Tickets by City — Quick Reference

City	Cineplex Locations	Premium Formats
Toronto	20+	IMAX, UltraAVX, ScreenX, VIP, D-Box
Vancouver	7	IMAX, UltraAVX, VIP, D-Box
Montreal	8	IMAX, UltraAVX, VIP, D-Box
Calgary	6	IMAX with Laser, UltraAVX, VIP
Edmonton	5	IMAX, UltraAVX, VIP
Ottawa	4	IMAX, UltraAVX, VIP
Halifax	2	IMAX, UltraAVX, VIP
Winnipeg	3	IMAX, UltraAVX, VIP
Victoria	2	UltraAVX, D-Box

Cineplex VIP — Is It Worth It?

For many moviegoers, yes. Cineplex VIP combines a reserved recliner, a proper dinner menu, a cocktail list, and a 19+ audience policy. A Cineplex VIP ticket costs roughly $9 more than a standard Cineplex ticket, and you can order food to your seat (expect another $25–$45 on dinner for two). The audiences tend to be older and quieter. VIP is particularly good for dialogue-heavy films where you'd rather not hear a toddler narrate.

VIP locations in the Greater Toronto Area: Cineplex Cinemas Bloor-Yorkville (the original), Cineplex Cinemas Don Mills, Cineplex VIP Oakville, Cineplex Cinemas Vaughan VIP, Cineplex VIP Aura at Yonge-College. Toronto is over-served with VIP; smaller cities have one location each.

Cineplex Tuesday and Discount Nights

Cheap Tuesday has been a Cineplex institution for years — every Tuesday most non-VIP locations drop ticket prices to $5. Cineplex VIP runs its own Tuesday promo (reduced VIP pricing, varies by city). SCENE+ members can stack loyalty rewards on top. Family matinees on Saturday mornings run $6–$8 at select theatres.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cineplex