Throughout its long history, the Antique Carrousel has had several homes including: Happy Hastings in Vancouver BC, Palace Playland in Old Orchard Beach ME and Palisades Amusement Park NJ. Taft Broadcasting purchased the carousel in the late seventies, and it was put into storage. When Canada's Wonderland opened, the carrousel made its new debut.

The Antique Carrousel has been maintained very well, and with the exception of the band organ remains entirely in perfect working order. The wood carving exhibited in this ride is exceptional and a classic example of the detail of the Philadelphia Toboggan Company. Since this company no longer creates these wonderful works of art, they have become even more of a treasure.

Notes

  42 jumping horses and 24 stationary

  Band organ not currently in operation

Opened
  1981

Built
  1928

Speed
  12ft per second

Diameter
  17.5m (57ft)

Seating
  4 seats abreast
  66 horses and 2 chariots
  74 seats total

Restraints
  N/A

Make
  PTC

Model
  #84 Carousel

Height Req
  At least 117cm (46") or accompanied

Rating
  1