Playland is back with rides, games, and food for everyone
Gates open to the public at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 4th
Vancouver, BC – Playland at the PNE, Vancouver’s iconic amusement park returns with BC’s most exhilarating rides, delicious mini-donuts, and family-friendly fun Saturday, May 4th. Playland gates open to the public at 11:00 am for the 2019 season, so mark your calendars for the unofficial start of summer!
Thrill seekers can choose from over 35 rides and attractions, including Playland’s most historic and beloved attraction, the Wooden Roller Coaster(rated #1 wooden coaster in Canada) and Canada’s most extreme pendulum ride, The Beast. Or take a wild spin on Crazy Beach Party and strap yourself in on the Hellevator, with its fantastic 200-foot free fall!
Family attractions such as the Climbing Wall will keep aspiring alpinists busy or win some prizes at BC’s largest midway, which is open all summer long as well! Buen Gusto Tacos and Totchos, Cheese Please, and Triple O’s returns to provide scrumptious snacks to foodies, while Fundunkers Donut Shop, the Candy Shoppe, S’Luscious and BeaverTails will satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth.
Playland One Day admission passes are currently available online and will give families and thrill seekers access to over 35 rides and attractions, and an assortment of games.Opening Date: May 4th, 2019
Opening Time: 11:00 am
Location: Playland at the PNE, 2901 East Hastings Street Vancouver
For more information, including ticket prices and hours of operation throughout the summer, please visit: https://www.pne.ca/playland/
About the PNE:
Owned by the City of Vancouver, the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) is a healthy and vibrant non-profit organization dedicated to providing over 3 million visitors a year with first-class cultural, sporting and family entertainment events. Founded in 1910, the PNE operates from a 114-acre site at Hastings Park, a multi-facility venue in Vancouver where the organization operates four activity streams: an annual 15-day Fair, Playland Amusement Park, maintenance and care of the Hastings Park site and management of the site’s year-round facilities. These facilities are utilized to celebrate a variety of hockey, amateur sporting, music, community, social, cultural and commercial events throughout the year.