Summer can be a fun season, but not even the sunlight comes without some usual struggles.
Whether you just missed your subway to work or spilled coffee on your favourite shirt, sometimes we just need a chance to let the rage out!
If you feel like you need a safe space to destroy something or yell as loud as you can without feeling judged, we have something for you.
Here are eight activities for you to let off some steam this summer!
BATL (Axe Throwing)
Location: Stockyards (30 Weston Rd.) or Port Lands (33 Villiers St.)
You can have the power in your hands to freely release any tension from your body at this axe-throwing spot. Whether you need a weekend activity to participate in with friends, practice your aim, or release some endorphins, you might find what you’re looking for here.
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Sgt. Splatter’s Project Paintball
Location: 54 Wingold Ave.
If you and your friends are looking for a fun activity that can also release stress, a serious match of paintball might just do the trick! Toronto is home to Sgt. Splatter’s largest and best indoor paintball location, with a 35,000 ft² war zone filled with buildings and abandoned vehicles, so put on your safety gear and get messy!
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TKMT (Muay Thai)
Location: 610 Queen St. W., 1992 Yonge St. or 1209 St. Claire Ave. W.
Release your rage while also learning some martial arts skills in Muay Thai.This will not only give you a boost of dopamine, but can also teach you valuable self-defense skills.
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Planet Splatter
Location: 5120 Dixie Rd., Mississauga
Looking to play with paint but trying to avoid painful paintball hits? Here’s a spot where you can throw paint and not get bruised. With neon glowing paint splatters, you can let your anger out and also express your artistic self while having fun.
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Toronto Poetry Slam
Location: 1150 Queen St. W.
Is the pen really mightier than the sword? Join in at this night of slam poetry and find out! At this spot, you can let your emotions flow through your words in a powerful way! Come enjoy listening to or performing amongst a group of other talented poets and put whatever you’re feeling into words.
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Rumble Boxing Studio
Location: 1235 Bay St.
Get ready to rumble at this popular Toronto boxing studio! Boxing is one of the best ways to let off some steam, especially when the classes feel just like a night club. This experience may give you a new hobby or even an alternative to boring gym sessions!
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Playtime Bowl & Entertainment (Laser Tag)
Location: 33 Samor Rd.
A laser tag session might be a great way to build a stronger bond with your friends, while getting into the competitive spirit. By the time you’re done, you won’t even remember why you were upset in the first place!
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Joe Rockhead’s (Rock climbing)
Location: 29 Fraser Ave.
Leave all of your rage on the floor, and test your full-body strength through a session of rock climbing! As you strategically move your way up the rockwall, you can focus all of your energy on your grip and progress, putting all that negative energy behind you.
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