This experience totally surprised me by how fun it was! I went with low expectations, thinking it…read morewas a tourist trap. There was no lineup whatsoever. Customer service was great - the smiles and courtesy seemed genuine. We were herded into a cramped space for a 10-minute "show" about Iceland. Initially I thought that was it - which would have been a bummer. Instead, we were then shuffled into a lineup for the flyover space. The attendants, smiling and courteous as ever, politely exhorted us into checking our seat belt buckles numerous times, which was slightly unnerving. Sure enough, once the real show began and the floor dropped away below our feet, I understood why they were so thorough. We took off and seemingly dipped and swirled through the skies over Iceland - it was quite lovely and spectacular, and realistic to the point where I eventually felt nauseated. Was it worth it? Yes. Would I do it again? Sure would. But next time I'll remember to take a ginger pill first:)

Such a cool experience! I would definitely recommend this ride, especially if it's your first time…read morein Canada. The scenery is spectacular and the smells are spot on.

Deserving of an updated 4 star review for still bringing amusement park fun plus mini golf, haunted…read morehouse, midway games, climbing wall and concert entertainment to the city in 2025. I had a blast on their thrill rides such as the OG wooden roller coaster which was built way before we were born in 1958...yup, its age does add an extra rocky and spooky element when you are on this ride. Their mini golf course was cute and with enough challenging designs for family fun. Hole in one at hole 16 and 17 was a thoughtful and encouraging design too. Paid parking available and free street parking is possible if you park further away. Staff is overall quite friendly. Vendor foods' costs are of course usually higher at an amusement park but hot dogs, burgers, pizza, donuts and cotton candy are the standard food options at an amusement park. Tips: Recommend to visit on a less sunny or even cloudy day to avoid the heat while in lineup. Do bring a hat or sunscreen on sunny days and stay hydrated. Look for online promotion when buying admission tickets for better value and please don't compare Playland to Disneyland. I chose to visit Playland when PNE is not open for less crowds and spent about half a day there. Put your hands up on the rides and scream for a good time :)

Attended the PNE summer fair this year on their very last weekend! I love their summer fairs, but…read morethis time I thought their food selection was not as good as last years. :: Pig racing - they had their petting zoo open which had many farm animals and a pig race! We were so excited for the pig race, we dropped everything to make sure we make it. However, we were pretty disappointed... the race was for 20mins in total but we only got to see the pigs for probably 1min. They only did two races. The space was also very tight so it was hard for people to see, on top of that, there was no ventilation so it got very stuffy and hot. Considering this is a part of their summer fair, it would've been nice if they some water coolers or fans. :: Superdog show - hands down best part of the fair!! The show was for 30mins and we got to pet the dogs after which was amazing. The show itself was very humorous and had lots of fun elements. Now the food - :: The Tochi YVR flights were amazing, 5/5 would recommend (especially the coconut one) :: Slush Zone - we got their slushies from the Slush Zone which came in funky bottles that looked big but did not hold a lot of fluid. You had to pay $2 to refill them which was not too bad. :: Shrimp Basket from the Shrimp Basket stall, pretty good! The Shrimps were fried to perfection. I wish they had the foot long fries, they were my favourite at PNE!! Hope they bring them back next year.

Since there aren't any reviews newer than 7 years old for this, I wanted to leave a review. I took…read moremy nephews, ages 1 and 3 to Go Bananas, and overall, the facility was pretty good. The three-year-old had a great time, he could climb and run through most of the structures, and his face lit up when he figured out how the vacuum ball tubes worked. The place was less suitable for a one-year-old, but there was a pretty good toddler area. I thought the place was pretty clean and had lots of stuff to do. My main complaint is that the merry-go-round type 'rides' shown on the website cost a loonie, even though I paid admission. I'd expected them to be free. Also, some big kids went into the toddler area and were rowdy for a bit, but didn't get asked to leave. But overall, pretty good, though not as spectacular as the best indoor playgrounds I've seen

A great option for a rainy weekday. I was quite impressed with the complexity of the play…read morestructure. I kept noticing new hidey holes and new things to do. Lots of comfy seats for parents to lounge on (I brought knitting) It was reasonably clean when we went there and the staff member who was working was friendly. They had signs everywhere saying "no outside food or drinks" but nobody batted an eye at my obvious Tim Horton's coffee. They do have k-cup coffee available for purchase there, as well as some snacks. Check their website for coupons before you go. When we went there was a buy one admission, get one admission half price coupon. Unlike some other play gyms in malls, you can't drop and shop here, but admission comes with a wrist band and in and out privileges for the rest of the day.

Fun stop if you are on Granville island. Our kids usually love to stop here and ride the bumper…read morecars. It's pretty affordable and a lot of fun.

This was the one fun thing I did in the Kids' Market at Granville Island. (I didn't stay in the…read moreKids' Market for long, and was greeted at the door by an entire family gathered around a two-year-old having a screaming tantrum.) For $10 you get approximately 7 minutes of a virtual reality experience. Most of it is video game-type stuff but there are a couple of roller coaster simulations and others as well. Pro tip: Ask about what's not in the book. And ask for age-appropriate experiences too, if you want advice - the nice guy working the booth had a good handle on what I might like and what I wouldn't, and I'm sure he could do the same for young kids as well. I've never done *any* VR before so this was a first. It definitely seemed like a glorified video game. The graphics are not FlyOver Canada quality (think somewhere between 1980s Nintendo Duck Hunt and Wreck It Ralph), but the water slide program I chose was really fun! Because I chose a shorter program, I got to choose another. I chose "Iceland" - which I don't recommend. It seemed like I was walking around sub-par graphics with no aim or any control over my "body." Next time I'll definitely do amusement park rides only! A fun way to pass the time (or at least to get away from screaming children in 7 minute increments!).

My daughter contracted hand foot and mouth disease. She was very unwell for almost a week and still…read morein bad shape. Be careful of places with many kids, disease history as it may reflect on cleaning practices

What a fun mini putt course! It would be so fun to have worked on making this. So many fun details…read moreand interesting design. It seems like they have updated it recently which is great but the rubber mats for the ball at the beginning if each hole was really rubbery and thus makes thing stick a little. There are also tons of arcade games and such but we didn't have time.

Parksville is the perfect place to visit if you love mini-golf, so of course I had to do a few…read morerounds at Riptide Lagoon while on vacation. Riptide Lagoon is located by a long road of seaside resorts, a little bit separated from the main downtown area of Parksville. We walked here from our hotel, and found it to be a pleasant and easy walk, but there's also parking available. When we visited both courses were very quiet, and it was nice to be able to play both 18-round holes without bumping elbows or waiting. The park is welcoming, and very well maintained, with attractive holes. I found the course here to be a little more technically challenging than some others I've played, which made it fun and interesting. It's a really solid place to have a good time, and I would definitely return on another visit.

Stopped by here for a game of mini golf over the weekend and had an absolute blast! There are two…read moredifferent 18 hole courses, so we asked the attendant which one he thought was better. He said the one around the lagoon was better because the course itself goes around the water and he felt it gave a better view while playing. There were 5 of us, and we took our sweet time playing since it wasn't very busy. I'm not sure if this is one of those hidden gem courses or not, because we tried Paradise Mini Golf earlier and it was absolutely packed. The views were great and there's a good amount of shade to hide from the scorching sun. The only negative I have for this course would be the green pitch tends to dip downwards towards the edge of each hole. This ends up causing a lot of balls to just ride and sit right up against the wall, so it makes it hard to putt when you have nothing but the top of the ball to hit. We'll be back to try the other course next time.

It was all about the Westcoaster Luge during our visit to Whistler. The kids also enjoyed the mini…read morezipline and Amazen Maze, but the luge was by far their favorite. Kids can go on their own around age 8, so our youngest had to have an adult accompany him (yipee!). You can easily control your speed, so it was funny to see how fast or slow different people went. They did a good job of spacing out riders so you didn't bunch up. There is a timer to track your speed if you're competitive. I've been to adventure zones at several resorts in Lake Tahoe (Squaw Valley and Northstar) and this is far superior.

My daughters loved this (2 and 6 years of age). The 'Kiss the Sky' bungie jump was the favorite by…read moreboth. My no fear 2 year old had a blast on it and my more cautious 6 year old really liked it and appreciated the staff that started out with small jumps and made sure she was comfortable with going higher before launching way high up. The activities are fun and not short like a state fair would have. The staff are all friendly, clean, mature and helpful. If parents want something to wear out their kids a bit, take them here for a couple hours.

It's a fun indoor playground for the kids. Can spend a good few hours here. The only downside is…read morethe place is a bit old and a little dirty in some parts. Price is reasonable, for 2 toddlers it's around $25. There's a few party area for rental. To me, it's way too small, can hardly fit a group inside, only has one long table. Overall, it's a nice indoor playground for the kids to burn off some energy without being outside.

Came twice based on the posted opening hours (11:00 AM), but both times the place was closed with a…read morehandwritten note saying it opens later (12:30 / 1:00). This is very frustrating, especially with young kids. If hours change due to private parties, it should be updated online in advance instead of leaving customers to find out at the door. Please keep your hours accurate