Hurl Axes Side by Side at Axe & Grind, 910 Government St, Downtown, Victoria BC

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Hurl Axes Side by Side at Axe & Grind

Downtown's most licensed way to throw sharp metal at things, with a scoreboard that'll tell you everything you need to know.

910 Government St, Downtown

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The date

Hand someone a hatchet, point them at a target, and their true competitive nature surfaces fast. Axe & Grind's private lanes on Government Street pair you with a coach who takes you from "I'll lose a finger" to a satisfying bullseye thunk in ten minutes, plus a fully licensed bar to soften any humiliating gap in aim. Closed-toe shoes mandatory, gloating optional.

How to do it

Grab a private lane and let the coach drill the grip and rotation until you both graduate from sad bounce to satisfying thunk. Wear closed-toe shoes (non-negotiable), and on weekends book ahead because the lanes fill. Budget around 90 minutes, keep a tab going at the licensed bar between rounds, and ride that scoreboard rivalry straight into wherever you're eating next.

What to wear: casual is fine

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Duration
1½-2 hours
Best time
Afternoon to evening
Per person
$$
setting
Indoor
neighbourhood
910 Government St, Downtown
best season
Year-round

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