Everest: The First Ascent - Toronto

⭐ Relive the 1953 expedition that made history: the first ascent of Mount Everest in virtual reality. Journey from Kathmandu to the summit alongside Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay and the Sherpas who made the expedition possible, and experience one of the greatest human adventures of the 20th century.

Highlights
🥽 Relive the historic first ascent of Mount Everest in 1953, in a groundbreaking VR experience that brings the expedition to life
🏔 Journey from Kathmandu to the summit, following in the footsteps of Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay and the Sherpas
🙏 Discover the people, culture, and traditions of the Sherpa communities who made this legendary expedition possible
❄ Feel the extreme cold, altitude, and lack of oxygen as you climb through glaciers and towering icefalls
❤ Experience the fear, determination, and solidarity that drove the team to the summit and made history

General Info
📍 Location: Pocket Planet Canada at The Tenor
⏳ Duration: 40 minutes
🕒 Opening hours: 
- Sunday-Wednesday: 10 AM - 6 PM (closing)
- Thursday-Saturday: 10 AM - 9 PM (closing, last entry)

🎟 Advance booking: We highly recommend purchasing tickets online in advance to secure your spot. Walk-in admission is subject to availability, and guests may be turned away if the experience is sold out, especially on busy weekends.

♿ Accessibility: This experience involves adventurous walking and is not suitable for individuals with balance or stability concerns. For safety, wheelchairs, walkers, and canes are not permitted during the experience, as headsets limit visibility.

🩺 Health considerations: This experience is not recommended for individuals with heart conditions, pacemakers, epilepsy, or vertigo.

👤 Age requirement: Ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

❓ Questions? Explore the experience FAQs here.