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Enjoy PNE’s new 2017 entertainment and attractions

2901 E Hastings St19 Aug '17 to 04 Sep '17 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Enjoy PNE’s new 2017 entertainment and attractions
The Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) has unveiled its line-up for the 2017 Fair at the PNE, British Columbia’s most iconic event and beloved tradition for thousands of families from across the province. Featuring special shows to celebrate Canada 150th birthday, internationally acclaimed musical acts, entertainment, rides and food, this year's Fair at the PNE is looking to be the most exciting yet. 
 
Northern Light Sky 
Nightly at 10:30pm Festival Park 
FREE with admission 
As a nightly finale, the skies above the Fair at the PNE will come to life through innovative drone technology! Join us in Festival Park nightly at 10:30pm as we present Northern Light Sky - the electric experience invites guests to look up to the sky and celebrate Canada’s northern lights! 
 
Community Spotlight 
Daily from 11am-6pm, Festival Park 
FREE with admission  
Enjoy a mixture of cultural festivals, summer pop-up markets and community showcases. 
 
Hockey Hall of Fame- New and only this year! 
Daily from 11am - 10pm, Garden Auditorium 
FREE with admission 
This is an opportunity to explore the largest Hockey Hall of Fame exhibition outside the walls of the Hockey Hall of Fame itself. With more than 5,000 square feet of artifacts, artwork, photography and video, this unique retrospective will take both young and old for a walk down memory lane. Featuring content from some of the game’s greatest players to ever lace up skates, the colourful array of artifacts and video reminiscing from their careers will be sure to trigger nostalgic feelings and inspire future generations of young athletes. 
 
Toytopia 
Daily from 11am - 11pm, Rollerland Building 
FREE with admission 
Visitors can explore and play with some of the world’s biggest and most beloved toys and retro video arcade games inside Toytopia! Featuring multiple play zones, a larger-than-life Jack in The Box, the science of toys from Furby, a Toytopia exclusive LEGO Train Layout, LEGO Play Area and LEGO Building Wall with dozens of LEGO pop culture figures on display, the World’s Largest Etch A Sketch and the world’s Smallest G-Scale figure 8-train layout, a retro arcade zone featuring working, classic games, a life-size doll house, a life-size Monopoly car photo op, Zoltar and so much more including a new Star Wars themed area! 
 
Xtreme Bugs 
Daily from 11am-11pm, Miller Drive 
FREE with admission 
Families that enjoyed Dinosaurs Alive at The Fair, are going to LOVE Xtreme Bugs! This new outdoor imaginative immersive experience features 19 giant animatronic models along with over 100 static creatures. Learn about how these insects live and travel, experience their movement, appearances and behaviours, and understand their role in the environment. These impressive models are so true to real life that visitors will be able to clearly see their exaggerated features and texture. 
 
Visit www.PNE.ca for more details and ticket information.
Event Location 2901 E Hastings St
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Post Code: BC V5K

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