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Axe & Knife Throwing in Nanaimo

Enjoy a coached throwing experience at Island Time Axe Throwing in Nanaimo. Ages 10+.

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Book by phone or in person to avoid the 6% online booking fee. Call 778-441-0555.

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Choose your one-hour session

Ages 10+ · Coaching included · No experience needed

Axe throwing

Adults $27.56 · Ages 10–17 $24.38
Learn the classic throw. Book axes

Knife throwing

Adults $25.44 · Ages 10–17 $22.26
Try something different. Book knives

Axe + knife combo

Adults $34.98 · Ages 10–17 $31.80
Try both in one session. Book the combo

Online prices in CAD, including tax and booking fees. Check your date for current pricing and availability.

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Private Venue Rentals

Your group, your venue

10 throwing lanes, coaching and optional extras for birthdays, team events and celebrations.

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Plan a birthday · Plan a team event

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Tuesday–Thursday & Sunday, 4–9pm

Axe throwing with a neon twist at no extra cost. Wear bright colours and bring your camera.

Also available for private venue rentals. Ask about Glow Throw.

Glow Throw!

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Knife Throwing

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Learn the basics with a coach, then try a range of throwing knives. No experience required.

Explore games and rules with Island Time Rec Games, available on every lane.

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Axe Throwing

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Find your first bullseye with help from our coaches. Try a range of axes and custom handles made by Lucas.

Keep the fun going with games, rules and more in Island Time Rec Games on every lane.

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Party Lounge Rentals!

1-20 people/ Venue Rental Add -on

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A room decorated with mountain and forest themed murals, string lights, and colorful disco lights. There is a large screen projecting a nature scene, a monitor on a table, and seating areas with benches and chairs, suggesting it is set up for a gathering or presentation.

Available all week long.

Make room for more fun with a 20-foot projector, video games, a PC and karaoke.

A flexible space for birthdays, team events and get-togethers.

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Join us for Axe & Knife League Night!

8 weeks of league, cash prizes and drop-in options. League dates to be announced. A separate app supports our league games.

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What our guests say

“Amazing and helpful staff, and all around the best place to blow off some steam in Nanaimo.”

— Wes Smallenberg

“Practically my second home! Staff are amazing and supportive. League nights are a blast too. Great atmosphere and that first bullseye will have you hooked for more!”

— Katia Dixon

“We had an absolute blast our first time axe throwing. Lucas did a great job teaching us and helping us along the way. We will definitely be back, with more friends in tow. Can't wait!”

— Carmen Gerwing