Playland will be reopening this summer, with COVID safety measures in place. Twelve family-favourite rides including Pacific Adventure Mini Golf will be a part of this limited reopening. You can book times to visit on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays starting July 10, 2020.
Playland Reopening with COVID Safety Measures
Tickets are now available via TicketLeader for date-specific time slots: Mornings: 10:30am to 2:30pm or Afternoons: 3:30pm to 7:30pm.
There are a limited number of tickets per time slot. A single price admission gets everyone into the amusement park to ride. Kids 3 and younger are free with paid adult admission.
A Souvenir Playland Face Mask is included with admission. Face coverings will be required in all queue lines and on rides. Other safety measures include:
Stay home if you’re sick.
Purchase tickets in advance for date/time specific entry. Cash will not be accepted.
Practice social distancing, keep 6 feet/2 metres between your party and other guests. Plexiglass shields have been installed where possible.
Wash hands regularly with soap. Use sanitizer before and after each ride. Enhanced cleaning measures have been added throughout the park.
Wear a face covering in queue lines and on rides.
People with no symptoms can spread COVID-19 if they are infected. Interacting with the general public increases your risk of exposes. Playland cannot guarantee you will not be exposed during your visit. Please follow all posted signage and instruction from staff while visiting.
Enjoy the Sea to Sky Swinger, the Kettle Creek Mine Coaster, Tea Cups, Honeybee Express and more. For food, Fundunkers mini donuts, Triple O’s, and candy floss will be available.
UPDATE July 27, 2020: Additional thrill rides will come back online August 1st including: AtmosFear, The Beast, Breakdance, Dizzy Drop, Gladiator, Music Express, Pirate Ship, Revelation (extra charge), Rock’n’Cars, Westcoast Wheel, Wooden Roller Coaster.
Through a live Facebook and YouTube broadcast tonight, the winners of the Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards were announced, celebrating the best of Vancouver theatre this season.
Jessie Winners: The Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards 2020
The Jessie Awards are divided into three categories – Large Theatre, Small Theatre and Theatre for Young Audiences – along with a variety of special awards and prizes. Here are this season’s Jessie Winners:
In the Large Theatre category, The Arts Club Theatre Company won eight Jessies divided between six nominated productions. Noises Off, the comic farce, won three Jessies which include a win for Outstanding Production, along with Tess Degenstein for her comedic performance and Scott Bellis for Outstanding Direction. Additional wins for the Arts Club Theatre Company productions include partnerships with other theatre companies: Deena Aziz for her performance in a lead role in A Thousand Splendid Suns, (in partnership with Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre), John Ullyatt for his outstanding supporting performance in Matilda (in partnership with Citadel Theatre & Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre), and Drew Facey for Set Design in Cost of Living (in partnership with Citadel Theatre). Alessandro Juliani won for Outstanding Sound Design for The Great Leap and The Sound of Music garnered a win for Outstanding Production of a Musical.
Remaining awards in the Large Theatre category include Robert Salvador for his performance in Pacific Theatre’sBest of Enemies, Gerald King Lighting Design of Kuroko byVancouver Asian Canadian Theatre, Cory Sincennes for Costume Designin Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival’s Shakespeare in Love, and a Jessie for Significant Artistic Achievement went to Inheritance: a pick-the-path experience by Alley Theatre and Touchstone Theatre (in association with Vancouver Moving Theatre and community partnership with Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre), winning for their innovative and immersive storytelling.
We are now in Phase 3 of the province’s COVID-19 Restart Plan which means local travel, camping, museum browsing, restaurant patio dining, beach excursions, and haircuts. If you’re looking for some entertainment and programming, here’s a list of July events in Metro Vancouver. While most events are still online, there are a few in-person activities available with COVID safety measures in place:
Canada Day will look different this year, with COVID-19 restrictions in place, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some awesome music, activities and entertainment — it will just be live from your computer or mobile device! Here’s a big list of Canada Day events around Metro Vancouver that you can tune into on Facebook, YouTube, and elsewhere online:
Virtual Canada Day Around Metro Vancouver
Check out all the online activities, contests (lots of chances to win prizes with each event), performances, and virtual fireworks displays on July 1st.
Sponsored by Miss604: Coquitlam Canada Day When: July 1, 2020 from 10:00am to 7:00pm Where:Live on the City’s website. Featuring Will’s Jams, Vitaly, Speed Control, The Heels and more.
White Rock Virtual Canada Day by the Bay When: July 1, 2020 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm Where:Live on Facebook and YouTube. Hosted by Michele Partridge with The Washboard Union, comedian John Cullen, Ludic, and more.
Virtual Canada Day on the North Shore When: July 1, 2020 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm Where:Live on Facebook. Virtual performances by Melanie Dekker, Adam Woodall, The Benders and more.
Canada Day #onRobson Goes Virtual When: July 1, 2020 from 8:00am to 12:00pm Where:Live on Facebook.
New Westminster Canada Day When: July 1, 2020 from 10:30am to 11:00pm Where:Live on Facebook here.
Steveston Salmon Festival/Richmond Canada Day When: July 1, 2020 from 9:45am to 10:00pm Where:Online here and on Facebook
Township of Langley Canada Day Online When: July 1, 2020 at 9:00am and 7:00pm Where:Live online here. Featuring a performance by Jim Byrnes.
Virtual Canada Day National Celebration When: July 1, 2020: Daytime Show, Evening Show Where:Live online here. Canadian Heritage Facebook and YouTube, and live on CBC across the country. Sarah McLachlan will represent the West Coast by performing at Canada Place (for the online audience).
In Burnaby, show the City how you’re celebrating by using #canadadaybby on Instagram for a chance to win one of two $100 Food Burnaby gift cards.
In Port Moody, you can access a lineup of programming at any time on this page, throughout the day on July 1st, including an “all Port Moody” line-up featuring Martin Mayer, Jamie Bonk, Traci King, and Joyelle Brandt.
Throwback to Coquitlam Canada Day previous years
In Person
Museum of Vancouver Canada Day When: July 1, 2020 from 10:00am to 4:00pm (in person) Where: Purchase discounted admission tickets online in advance.
Canada Day Food Truck Drive-Thru Experience When: July 1, 2020 from 11:00am to 9:00pm Where: 97 Braid Street, New Westminster featuring B&B Gourmet Burgers, G’s Donair’s, Hunky Bills, Lemon Heaven, Mr. Frosty, Tin Lizzy Mini Donuts and TLC Poutine.
Drive Through Canada Day at the PNE When: July 1, 2020 from 10:00am to 8:00pm. Tickets must be purchased online for a specific time slot, and are not available for sale on site. Limited tickets are available per time slot per day. Where: PNE Grounds. Designed with full COVID protocols in place as a ‘reverse’ parade, which will see guests drive their cars along the Parade Route. The experience will celebrate everything Canada with live performers, logger sports, and a celebration of Canada’s national sport of hockey along the route.
For over 50 years they have helped BC’s kids with special needs and now you can participate in a 50/50 raffle for Variety BC to help them do even more good, while also having the chance to win big! Starting today (June 29th) raffle tickets can be purchased by British Columbia residents over 19 years of age, with a winning ticket being draw on September 8th.
50/50 Raffle for Variety BC
Tickets: 1 for $5; 3 for $10; 10 for $25; 50 for $50. Buy online here.
Ticket buyers will receive a receipt by email listing their ticket numbers shortly after purchasing while jackpot updates will be posted regularly on Variety’s social media platforms.
The winner will receive 50% of total sales with the remaining 50% going to fund medical supplies and mobility equipment along with essential therapies, mental wellness counselling and education programs for kids with special needs across the province.
Sell Virtual Tickets
Variety is currently recruiting for Volunteer Ticket Sellers. For more information or to sign up, contact Aly Karim, Manager, Events & Volunteers at aly.karim [at] variety [dot] bc [dot] ca.
Helping BC Kids be Kids
Variety – the Children’s Charity steps in where health care ends providing direct help to children with special needs in BC. For over 50 years, Variety has ensured children have the support to reach their potential. Since 2010, Variety has distributed more than $30 million in funding to families and organizations in communities all across the province.
