Midway Ca.1915

By 1915, Beach Attractions Limited., on behalf of the CPR, had developed an amusement area near the Pavilion. It included a merry-go-round, moving picture theatre, billiards, shooting gallery and Dolly Stall. Later the midway was moved to the waterfront, across from the restaurants, amusements, and businesses on the west side of Railway Avenue, to the area previously occupied by the CPR station and rail line. Now called the Boardwalk, the midway had a restaurant, movie theatre, Penny Pitch, Shooting Gallery, Bowling Alley, Merry-Go-Round, Bumper Cars, Aeroplane Ride and Pony Rides. Every day the calliope, a mechanical steam organ, would begin playing to announce the opening of the Boardwalk. Local young people had to work the concessions for up to 12 hours, at low wages, to supplement family incomes. Unlike the summer residents, they had little time to play.

The amusement park closed permanently in 1964. However Playland Arcade has remained open until now.

Source Manitoba Heritage

Researcher: Wally Johannson