Vancouver Attractions

Pacific National Exhibition (PNE)

Since 1910, the Pacific National Exhibition or PNE as it is more commonly known, has been drawing thousands of visitors who have come to enjoy an enormous variety of shows, concerts, sports events, exhibitions, amusement park rides and a PNE staple, the annual Fair in summer. The Fair was originally begun in order to showcase British Columbia to the rest of Canada and its focus was on industrial exhibits, but today, an array of entertainment and family fun is on offer, with circus shows, musical extravaganzas and the regular and incredibly popular Superdogs 'canine antics' show. The Playland Amusement Park at the PNE covers over 15 acres of thrills and spills, including the Wooden Roller Coaster (built in 1958) and other amusement park favourites such as a shooting gallery, mazes, the 'Asylum of Terror' and other fun-filled rides and attractions. The Pacific Coliseum at the PNE is a favourite venue for live international and local concerts, and it also plays host to the Vancouver Giants Junior Ice Hockey League.

Address: Corner of Hastings Street and Renfrew Street; E-mail: info@pne.ca; Website: www.pne.ca; Telephone: (604) 253 2311; Opening time: Opening times vary. Playland is open 26 April to 28 September; the Fair from 16 August to 1 September; Admission: Various, depending on event. Playland: C$29.95 (adults), C$19.95 (children)