There’s nothing quite like the experience of going to a drive-in theatre — warm summer nights, double features, and everyone watching from the comfort of their own car. While unfortunately there isn’t a drive-in theatre open in Toronto anymore, if you venture out a little further there are some hidden gems scattered across the province. 18 of Canada’s 43 remaining drive-in movie theatres are in Ontario!

This summer, catching a movie outdoors is at the top of our bucket list — whether it’s in a city park at the Toronto Outdoor Picture Show, or a little further away at one of these Ontario theatres.

 Find somewhere close to you and cruise on over to enjoy a film under the stars. Here are a few of our favourites.

Starlite Drive-In

The Starlite Drive-In in Grand Bend opened in 1955, and is one of Canada’s oldest operating drive-in theatres. It has two screens and can hold about 250 cars. Elemental and The Flash are now playing. See what else is coming! Tickets are $12.50 for an adult double feature. 

36752 Crediton Rd, Grand Bend

Muskoka Drive-In

The Muskoka Drive-In was originally opened in 1952. It has two screens that sit on a large rock formation that towers above the drive-in lot. A very unique drive-in setup. They only take cash and don’t permit any outdoor food, but they allow leashed pets! Whose dog is itching to watch a new release? Make a plan. 

1001 Theatre Rd, Gravenhurst

5 Drive-In 

Oakville’s The 5 Drive-In opened in 1964 as a single screen drive-in theatre and is now a triple-screen drive-in theatre with the capacity for 1000 cars, one of the largest drive-ins in Ontario! They’re open 7 days a week and will be showing some of the summer’s biggest titles. 

2332 Ninth Line, Oakville

Mustang Drive-In

Mustang Drive-In in Picton is a dual screen drive-in that’s been around since the 50s! They charge by carload and you can contact them if you’d like to host a private event. Mustang also has a location in London that can hold up to 800 cars, and a single-screen drive-in theatre in Guelph. 

1521 Prince Edward County Rd 1, Picton

2551 Wilton Grove Rd, London

5012 Jones Baseline, Guelph

Sunset Barrie Drive-In

Open 7 days a week, the Sunset in Barrie offers a wide selection of films on its three screens. You’re sure to find something that you (or your little one) is excited to watch. 

134 4 Line S, Shanty Bay

The Boonies Drive-In 

The Boonies Drive-In is located near Windsor and is one of the newest drive-in movie theatres in Canada, having opened in 2014. Upcoming films include the new Jennifer Lawrence comedy No Hard Feelings, and a Mamma Mia double feature!

4625 Richardson Side Rd, Tilbury

Hanover Drive-In Theatre

If you’d enjoy a long night under the stars, in addition to double features the Hanover Drive-In Theatre has been known to show triple features and even “Dusk till Dawn” shows with 4 movies! 

033277 County Road 28, Hanover

Stardust Drive-In Theatre

Located a short drive from Newmarket in the town of Sharon, Stardust is open in the evenings 7 days a week and offers three screens. They’ve got the blockbusters for all ages lined up already, we can’t wait to see what’s playing as the season goes on.

893 Mount Albert Road, Sharon

Port Hope Drive-In

About an hour’s drive from the city, Port Hope’s drive-in theatre is only minutes from the lake. Catch double and sometimes triple features at this classic theatre that’s been open since 1947! They already have some buzzy new releases on their summer slate.

2141 Theatre Rd S, Cobourg

Skyway Drive-In

Niagara’s newly-renovated drive-in theatre is reopening for the 2023 season! Skyway Drive-In (previously named Can-View Drive-In) boasts 4 screens, and will be open to visitors 7 days a week.

1956 RR 20, Fonthill