Rides - Playland Expanded
Are you ready to ride? During The Fair we
fill the park with over 55 amazing rides and attractions. Don’t
miss a ride on the classic Wooden Roller Coaster, or on ATMOSFEAR. Playland’s
Westcoast Wheel, standing 90 feet tall, will be offering great
views of the city and the Fair. With something for everyone, the
PNE has assembled some of the most talked about rides on the
midway today—some that you can’t find anywhere else in Canada!
GREAT VALUE: ATMOSFEAR and the
Hellevator are both INCLUDED in a Fair Ride Pass!
ATMOSFEAR
Sitting in a double swing, you’ll be raised 218ft up to the sky while spinning 360° at 70km/hr. Depending on who you talk with, this is a breathtaking experience that offers you an unparalleled panoramic view of the entire city, or on the flip side, a height defying, dizzy blur that leaves you begging for solid ground! What side of Atmosfear will you encounter on your next visit?
Watch ATMOSFEAR in action
Riders must be at least 48" tall to ride.Breakdance
Get ready to rattle and hum with this ride's flashy lights and loud music. The ride concept is simple - 16 cars spin around one large rotating disk but don't be fooled - this crazy flat ride, with its insane lateral forces and multi-directional variable speed can really boogie!
Riders must be at least 48" tall to ride.Corkscrew
You'll flip over this coaster! The Corkscrew roller coaster at Playland is one of the most popular rides in the nine-acre park. This high velocity thrill ride, designed for a wide range of ages, features a thrilling double helix inversion. In operation at Playland since 1994, the Corkscrew scream machine twists and turns around its track, providing a great spectacle for the crowds watching below!
Riders must be at least 48" tall to ride.Crazy Beach Party
Hang on to your coconuts - the Crazy Beach Party is definitely going to throw you for a spin! Also known as the Frisbee, this exciting ride is usually found in some of the larger theme parks of the world. The thrilling action of the Crazy Beach Party will send riders spinning rapidly on a huge disc while swinging back and forth like a pendulum to a height of 90 degrees!
Riders must be at least 52" tall to ride.Drop Zone
Get ready for the flight of your life! The 100-foot free fall of the Drop Zone will definitely get your adrenaline pumping. Riders wear specially designed flight suits that connect to cables suspended from two steel archway towers. Fliers are lifted to the top of the towers and are in charge of pulling their own rip cord, hurling themselves into an unforgettable free fall. Fly solo, in a pair, or a threesome - you'll definitely be flying high on the Drop Zone!
Riders must be at least 48" tall to ride.Additional charge for this attraction (not included in PlayPass).
Enterprise
Very popular in both amusement parks and carnivals, the Enterprise has entertained guests at Playland since 1984. Twenty cars are attached on the end of a large wheel which in turn is supported by a giant arm. Once the wheel is in full rotation, the arm begins to lift creating a "taking off" experience and before you know it you are completely upside down. Don't panic - gravity saves you from falling on your head!
Riders must be at least 48" tall to ride.Flume
Catch the wave on the Flume water ride! This wet and wild ride takes its passengers on a relaxing, scenic log ride until riders are plummeted down a 40-foot drop, soaking both riders and onlookers alike with a monstrous splash! Prepare to get WET!
Riders must be at least 42" tall to ride.Ride photos available.
Gladiator
For a true adventurer only! This colourful family thrill ride features three arms with twelve rapidly spinning air boats that raise and lower into a twirling frenzy of unstoppable giggles while you travel through your very own swamp.
Riders must be at least 48" tall to ride.Hellevator
The hair-raising ride of the Hellevator is a must for thrill seekers looking to experience 4.5 G's of total fun! Riders are secured in seats, surrounding a 202-foot vertical tower, where the seat cart shoots upward at 75 kmph and then free falls back towards the ground, providing an added free-falling force of negative 1 G on the way down. Hold on tight ‘cause this feeling will almost knock you out of this world!
Riders must be at least 48" tall to ride.Hell's Gate
Hell's Gate is like no other attraction and the ride sensation can only be described as superlative. Thanks to modern technology riders have the opportunity to experience vertical circular movements while swinging around the same trajectory. Riders also experience the swing of a pendulum and the thrills of looping around 360 degrees - all within a very small space! If these elements weren't enough, riders and spectators are teased with the possibility of becoming victims of the water fountains that are synchronized throughout the entire experience!
Riders must be at least 54" tall to ride.Appropriate footwear required to ride. Flip flops & slip-on shoes are not permitted.
Music Express
Do you wanna go faster? The many bright colours, loud music and impressive speed of the Music Express make this attraction a guest favourite at Playland. The ride motion gives you the feeling of almost being thrown out your seat but the two restraint systems of the ride keep you safely inside! The next time you ride the Music Express, try sitting toward the outside of your seat for an added "squishing" experience!
Riders must be at least 48" tall to ride.Pirate
This gut-twisting rocking motion of the Pirate ride has allowed it to remain one of Playland's most popular mid-way attractions since 1984. The Pirate takes you on a rocking journey into a stormy sea. The pendulum like motion of the ride provides Buccaneers a feeling of complete weightlessness as the boat hangs at the height of the swing prior to changing direction. You'll definitely need to find your "land legs" after this ride!
Riders must be at least 48" tall to ride.Revelation
The Revelation is one of the fastest and most exhilarating extreme rides in the world! Designed like a giant airplane propeller, the Revelation holds two to four riders comfortably in the cockpit seats at each end of its 160-foot arm. Riders take off quickly spinning up to 100 kph and experience the same intense "G" forces as fighter pilots! The combination of the rotation, tremendous height, high speed and the rush of wind will definitely reveal the intensity of the ride. Not for the faint of heart, the Revelation is for the ultimate thrillseeker!
Riders must be at least 48" tall to ride.Additional charge for this attraction (not included in PlayPass).
Scooters
Hit-and-Run! The Scooters bumper cars allow both children and adults alike to "bump" each other from any direction with quick and responsive 360 degree steering. Each bumper car in this amusement park favourite is protected by a rubber bumper which creates a bouncing experience on impact. On this highway no one gets hurt and everyone has fun, fun, fun!
Riders must be at least 48" tall to ride.Scrambler
The Scrambler is an all-time favourite of guests at Playland. The Scrambler propels riders around in an orbit-like pattern on one of its three arms, giving the impression to the rider that he/she is narrowly escaping a collision with passing riders on each orbit. Not for the faint of heart as you will definitely feel "scrambled" after this ride! Adults welcome.
Riders must be at least 36" tall to ride.Riders between 36"-48" MUST be accompanied by an adult.
Wave Swinger
Imported from Germany with its hand painted scenery, the Wave Swinger has been spinning away at Playland for many years. A total of 48 seats sit suspended from the umbrella like top and swing outward while the ride gathers speeds up to 30 mph. There's no better way to cool down or dry off on a hot summer day than a fun ride on the Wave swinger.
Riders must be at least 42" tall to ride.Westcoast Wheel
The Westcoast Wheel is NEW to Playland this year. It is two times the size of our former Ferris Wheel, standing at 90'. Designed for riders of all ages, the Westcoast Wheel offers spectacular views of the mountains, city and surrounding areas.
Riders must be at least 36" tall to ride.Riders between 36"-52" MUST be accompanied by an adult.
Wooden Roller Coaster
Built board by board in 1958, the Wooden Roller Coaster is Playland's most historic and spectacular attraction. Reaching speeds of 45 mph on the steepest drop, the many twists, turns and camel hops of the Wooden Roller Coaster keep you on the edge of your seat until the last hair-raising turn into the station!
Riders must be at least 48" tall to ride.Ride photos available.

