Playland 🇨🇦

Located at Hastings Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Playland Amusement Park offers exciting thrill rides and classic fun for your Canadian getaway. Operating seasonally from May to September, this vibrant destination trace its lineage back to its predecessor, Happyland, which entertained visitors starting in 1929 before operations shifted to the present site in 1958. Now operated by the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), Playland features 40 attractions as of 2024, including 4 roller coasters and interactive fun like mini golf, face painting, a climbing wall, and a shooting gallery.

You can try your hand at classic carnival games such as Skee-Ball and Whac-A-Mole, or step inside the haunted house. A true highlight for coaster enthusiasts is the famous Wooden Roller Coaster, which opened in 1958 as the country's largest and later earned classic landmark status. If you visit in October, you can experience the spookier side of the park during the annual Fright Nights Halloween events, featuring dedicated haunted houses alongside the regular rides.

Visit from mid-August to Labour Day during the PNE's annual summer fair to see the ride count nearly double with traveling attractions.

What to see at Playland

• Ride the landmark Wooden Roller Coaster, operating since 1958
• Test your skills at classic arcade games, Skee-Ball, and Whac-A-Mole
• Enjoy seasonal Halloween thrills and haunted houses during October's Fright Nights
• Explore dynamic interactive attractions including a climbing wall, funhouse, and mini golf

Visiting tips

Visit during the PNE's annual summer fair between mid-August and Labour Day to experience nearly double the amusement rides.

How long: Half day · Best time: Mid-August to Labour Day

How to get there & what’s nearby

Playland is easy to reach on Vancouver’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Museum of Anthropology at UBC and Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary, Vancouver. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Vancouver travel guide.