Owning a car doesn’t come cheap: gas is expensive, maintenance costs a small fortune and insurance is a necessary, but dreaded evil. When you want to get your speed kicks, check out these go-kart places and go for a spin around the block. [Photo © Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes]
The go-karts here can reach top speeds of 75 km/h, which isn’t even allowed on most roads in Vancouver. But on this 13-turn track, you’re free to go as fast as your machine will allow – if you’ve got the skill to smoothly round into corners and peel away from the competition. Plus, you only have to be 11 years of age and 58 inches tall to make a name for yourself here!
Though this Langley go-kart spot was one of the first on the scene, the folks here have never forgotten the importance of regular improvement. Having the top karts in the industry is a given, as is the challenging track. You’ll be racing on 1,236 feet and zipping around 12 corners, with wide straightaways that let you keep competitors in your crosshairs for passing. If you can’t get enough, join the racing league for extra competition.
This amusement park in Abbotsford has plenty of fun activities – from mini golf and bumper cars to batting cages and go-karts! This place is budget-friendly, too. Admission to the park is free and your turn on the 400-meter track will only cost you $8.