The Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) has hosted a number of amusement rides since it opened in 1910; with an early roller coaster installed in 1915.

[10] Reopened as Playland, the park featured several new attractions including the Wooden Roller Coaster, the country's largest at the time of its opening.

[11] Although it was located adjacent to the PNE's fairgrounds, the amusement park did not formally become a division of the Pacific National Exhibition until January 1993.

[citation needed] Fright Nights event and its including the haunted houses were managed by the PNE and Playland beginning in 2009.

[1] Interactive attractions at Playland including a climbing wall, face painting, the Glass House funhouse, and mini golf.

[14] In addition to interactive attractions, the park also holds a number of amusement rides, including three roller coasters.

[58] WCA operates a travelling carnival circuit whose inventory includes over 100 amusement rides such as Ferris Wheels, Hurricane, Music Express, and Scrambler.

In 2016, The Edge of Seventeen starring Hailee Steinfeld filmed a scene with co-star Hayden Szeto featuring the Westcoast Wheel and mini-golf course along with the background scenery in screen.