🏔️ Everest: The First Ascent in Toronto: dates, tickets and what to expect

🏔️ Put on a headset and climb the roof of the world: Everest: The First Ascent brings the legendary 1953 expedition to life in virtual reality, from Kathmandu to the summit alongside Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay and the Sherpas. The experience opens on November 10 at Pocket Planet Canada at The Tenor, on Dundas Street East, and runs until December 31, 2026. Here are the dates, prices and everything to know before you go.

🥽 A VR expedition, what is it?

A virtual reality expedition is a free-roam experience: you wear a headset and walk through the scenes, instead of watching from a seat. 🧗 Here, the story follows the historic first ascent of Mount Everest, from the streets of Kathmandu to glaciers, towering icefalls and the summit. The organizers promise you will feel the cold, the altitude and the lack of oxygen, and discover the culture of the Sherpa communities who made the expedition possible.

🏔️ What you will live

• 🥽 The historic 1953 first ascent of Mount Everest, recreated in VR
• 🏔️ The journey from Kathmandu to the summit, in the footsteps of Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay and the Sherpas
• 🙏 The people, culture and traditions of the Sherpa communities
• ❄️ Glaciers, icefalls, extreme cold and altitude
• ❤️ The fear, determination and solidarity that drove the team to the top

📅 Dates and opening hours

• 🗓️ From Tuesday, November 10 to Thursday, December 31, 2026
• 🕙 Sunday to Wednesday: 10 am to 6 pm
• 🕘 Thursday to Saturday: 10 am to 9 pm (last entry)

Four ticket types are offered: adult (18+), child (8–17), a family bundle (at least 1 adult and 2 children) and a group bundle (3 tickets or more). Base prices range from $28 to $36 depending on the date and ticket, with service fees and sales tax added at checkout. Booking ahead is strongly recommended: walk-ins depend on availability and can be turned away on busy weekends.

ℹ️ Good to know before you go

• 👤 Ages 8 and up; children must be accompanied by an adult.
• 🚶 The experience involves walking: it is not suitable for people with balance or stability concerns.
• ♿ For safety, wheelchairs, walkers and canes are not permitted during the experience, as the headsets limit visibility.
• 🩺 Not recommended for people with heart conditions, pacemakers, epilepsy or vertigo.

🎁 A gift idea for adventurers

For a mountain lover, a history buff or a teen who loves new tech, a VR climb of Everest makes an easy holiday gift: pick a date on Fever and share the adventure. Fever also lists plenty of other outings in Toronto, from Candlelight concerts to immersive shows.

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