Wooden Roller Coaster, Vancouver

Name: Wooden Roller Coaster
Address: Vancouver, Canada

#50 among attractions in Vancouver

Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride

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Facts and practical information

The PNE Roller Coaster is a wooden roller coaster at Playland in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Opened in 1958, it is the oldest roller coaster in Canada. The ride is 2,840 ft long—which established it as the largest roller coaster in Canada at the time it was completed—and has a height of 68 ft and speeds of up to 76 km/h. The coaster was awarded the Coaster Classic and Roller Coaster Landmark statuses by American Coaster Enthusiasts. ()

Length: 2840 ftHeight: 75 ftCoordinates: 49°16'56"N, 123°2'13"W

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Hastings-SunriseVancouver Canada

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Wooden Roller Coaster – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Playland, Hastings Racecourse, Pacific Coliseum, PNE Forum.

~280 ftNE
Amusement park
Playland, Vancouver
2 min walk • Playland, nestled in the city of Vancouver, Canada, is a vibrant amusement park that has been delivering thrills and family fun for generations. As the oldest amusement park in Canada, Playland has been a staple of Vancouver entertainment since its inception in 1910.
~1600 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Horse track
Hastings Racecourse, Vancouver
8 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Vancouver, Canada, Hastings Racecourse stands as an emblem of the city's sporting culture. This historic horse racing venue has been a cornerstone of Vancouver's entertainment landscape since its opening in 1889.
~1940 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver
10 min walk • The Pacific Coliseum, an iconic sport venue situated in the heart of Vancouver, Canada, stands as a testament to the city's rich sporting history. Built in 1968, this multi-purpose arena has played host to a plethora of events, from ice hockey matches to large-scale...
~1430 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Theme park
PNE Forum, Vancouver
7 min walk • The Forum is an indoor arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada located on the grounds of the Pacific National Exhibition.
0.6 miN
Park
New Brighton Park, Vancouver
15 min walk • Located in the Hastings-Sunrise district of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, New Brighton Park is a waterfront park facing the North Shore Mountains with beach access to the Burrard Inlet.
1.1 miNE
Bridge
Second Narrows Rail Bridge, Vancouver
29 min walk • The Second Narrows Rail Bridge is a vertical-lift railway bridge that crosses the Burrard Inlet and connects Vancouver with the North Shore.
0.4 miN
Park
Creekway Park, Vancouver
11 min walk • Creekway Park is a small daylighting habitat located in the Hastings-Sunrise area of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
1.2 miNE
Bridge
Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing, Vancouver
30 min walk • The Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing, also called the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge and Second Narrows Bridge, is the second bridge constructed at the Second Narrows of Burrard Inlet in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
1.6 miSE
Skyscraper
Two Gilmore Place, Burnaby
40 min walk • Two Gilmore Place is a skyscraper in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada that is currently under construction. It is located at the intersection of Lougheed Highway and Gilmore Avenue, immediately north of Gilmore station.
~660 ftN
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Corkscrew, Vancouver
4 min walk • Corkscrew was a steel roller coaster located at Playland At the PNE amusement park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is famous for its appearance in the 2006 motion picture Final Destination 3 and the 2012 motion picture Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, as well as the popular television series Smallville.
1.1 miS
Park
Sunrise Park, Vancouver
28 min walk • Sunrise Park is a popular urban park in East Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is located south of 1st Ave E and north of East Broadway, between Windermere Street and Rupert Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wooden Roller Coaster?

Nearby attractions include PNE Forum, Vancouver (7 min walk), Hastings Racecourse, Vancouver (8 min walk), Hastings Park, Vancouver (9 min walk), Cassiar Tunnel, Vancouver (11 min walk).

How to get to Wooden Roller Coaster by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wooden Roller Coaster:

Trolleybus

East Hastings St at Windermere St • Lines: 14 (3 min walk)

Bus

East Hastings St at Cassiar St • Lines: 130, 28 (7 min walk)
East Hastings Street at Renfrew Street • Lines: R5 (8 min walk)