π₯½ Today's outing
ποΈ Everest: The First Ascent in Toronto: dates, tickets and what to expect
ποΈ 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.
π Where: Pocket Planet Canada at The Tenor, 10 Dundas St E
π When: November 10 to December 31, 2026
π΅ Price: from $28 on Fever (before fees and tax)
β³ Duration: about 40 minutes, ages 8 and up
π₯½ 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. π§ 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.
ποΈ What you will live
- π₯½ The historic 1953 first ascent of Mount Everest, recreated in VR
- ποΈ The journey from Kathmandu to the summit, in the footsteps of Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay and the Sherpas
- π The people, culture and traditions of the Sherpa communities
- βοΈ Glaciers, icefalls, extreme cold and altitude
- β€οΈ The fear, determination and solidarity that drove the team to the top
ποΈ Everest: The First Ascent - Toronto
β³ 40 min Β· π΅ from $28 Β· π The Tenor, Dundas St E Β· π€ ages 8+
ποΈ Book on Fever βπ Dates and opening hours
- ποΈ From Tuesday, November 10 to Thursday, December 31, 2026
- π Sunday to Wednesday: 10 am to 6 pm
- π Thursday to Saturday: 10 am to 9 pm (last entry)
Four ticket types are offered: adult (18+), child (8β17), 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.
βΉοΈ Good to know before you go
- π€ Ages 8 and up; children must be accompanied by an adult.
- πΆ The experience involves walking: it is not suitable for people with balance or stability concerns.
- βΏ For safety, wheelchairs, walkers and canes are not permitted during the experience, as the headsets limit visibility.
- π©Ί Not recommended for people with heart conditions, pacemakers, epilepsy or vertigo.
π 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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β FAQ
When is Everest: The First Ascent on in Toronto?
The VR experience runs from Tuesday, November 10 to Thursday, December 31, 2026. It is open Sunday to Wednesday from 10 am to 6 pm, and Thursday to Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm (last entry).
Where does it take place?
At Pocket Planet Canada at The Tenor, 10 Dundas St E, in downtown Toronto.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are sold on Fever from $28 to $36 depending on the date and ticket type, before service fees and sales tax. Adult (18+), child (8β17), family bundle and group bundle tickets are available.
How long does the experience last?
About 40 minutes.
Can kids do it?
Yes, from age 8. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The experience is not recommended for people with heart conditions, pacemakers, epilepsy or vertigo.
This article contains affiliate links: if you book through them, My OT Life earns a commission at no extra cost to you. Dates, hours and prices checked on Fever in November 2026.

