Amusement parks

Aerial view of Hastings Park and Playland

AM281-S8-: CVA 180-5248
Item
Aug. 24, 1966

Part of Pacific National Exhibition fonds

Item is a photograph depicting an oblique view showing the Playland roller coaster and Empire Stadium.

Aerial view of P.N.E. Playland

AM281-S8-: CVA 180-5234
Item
Aug. 28, 1963

Part of Pacific National Exhibition fonds

Item is a photograph depicting an oblique view showing the roller coaster and rest of the amusement park.

Ferris wheels and crowd in P.N.E. Gayway

AM281-S8-: CVA 180-3880
Item
[ca. 1955]

Part of Pacific National Exhibition fonds

Group of mascots in front of roller coaster at PNE grounds

AM1576-S6-12-F58-: 2011-010.2240-: 2011-010.2240.02
Part
Mar. 1986

Part of Vancouver Centennial Commission fonds

Item is a photograph showing a group of mascots in front of the roller coaster at the PNE grounds. Mascots pictured include: Ikea Mr. Moose, Chuck E. Cheese mouse, Bee Bop Beluga, wolf mascot, A&W Root Bear, Tillicum, Garfield, Humpty Dumpty, and Captain George Vancouver.

Group of mascots in front of roller coaster at PNE grounds

AM1576-S6-12-F58-: 2011-010.2240-: 2011-010.2240.03
Part
Mar. 1986

Part of Vancouver Centennial Commission fonds

Item is a photograph showing a group of mascots in front of the roller coaster at the PNE grounds. Mascots pictured include: Ikea Mr. Moose, Chuck E. Cheese mouse, Bee Bop Beluga, wolf mascot, A&W Root Bear, Tillicum, Garfield, Humpty Dumpty, and Captain George Vancouver.

Group of mascots in front of roller coaster at PNE grounds

AM1576-S6-12-F58-: 2011-010.2240-: 2011-010.2240.01
Part
Mar. 1986

Part of Vancouver Centennial Commission fonds

Item is a photograph showing a group of mascots in front of the roller coaster at the PNE grounds. Mascots pictured include: Ikea Mr. Moose, Chuck E. Cheese mouse, Bee Bop Beluga, wolf mascot, A&W Root Bear, Tillicum, Garfield, Humpty Dumpty, and Captain George Vancouver.

Illuminated amusement rides in P.N.E. Playland at night

AM281-S8-: CVA 180-4205
Item
1973

Part of Pacific National Exhibition fonds

P.N.E. Grounds - Stanley Park - Picnic Party

AM1601-S1-: 2013-033.03
Item
[ca. 1953]

Part of Harry Lin Chin fonds

Item is a film containing footage of the PNE grounds including rides, concession, and shows. Film also contains scenes of Stanley Park, Prospect Point, the Lions Gate Bridge and picnic scenes with family. Individuals in the film include: Mr. and Mrs. Poon, Mrs. Jack, Mr. and Mrs. Gum Lowe and Deby, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Chan, Judy.

P.N.E. Parades 50, 51, 52, 53, and 56 - P.N.E. Ground [s] 60 and 61

AM1601-S1-: 2012-010.14
Item
1950-1961

Part of Harry Lin Chin fonds

Item is a film showing P.N.E. parades and the P.N.E. grounds. The film contains footage of parade floats, cheerleaders, marching bands, Mounties and Shriners. The film also shows crowds gathered in downtown Vancouver, and features the surrounding buildings and landmarks, likely on Hastings Street. The film contains candid shots of the P.N.E. grounds including P.N.E. visitors boarding amusement park rides, participating in arcade games, eating at concession stands, looking at attractions and attending the horse races.