A very nice carousel located indoors in an open glass pavilion in downtown Markham. The designs are very artsy. Parking is a bit limited so you may need to park across the streets. There is a movie theater and lots of restaurants around this area so it's very convenient. I brought my kids here a couple of times when there were kids events opened to the public. My kids loved it. They also offer party packages $500 for 2 hours. read more

Pride Of Canada Carousel - Carousels Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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I pass by the Pride of Canada Carousel all the time whenever I'm in downtown Markham. It's on the northwest corner of Birchmount Road and Enterprise Boulevard. Downtown Markham is relatively new. The Pride of Canada carousel took roughly $30 million to create, thanks to a public art initiative and The Remington Group. There are so many cool aspects of this carousel. It is open year-round thanks to it being inside glass walls with a roof. The carousel features 44 characters created by Patrick Amiot, a junk-art sculptor, and painted by his wife, Brigitte Laurent. Daniel Horenberger created the ride's structure. The characters were crafted from recycled and repurposed items collected across Canada. There is a free outdoor skating rink. It's a good location, as there are many places to eat and drink, and warm up afterwards. The carousel requires getting a ticket to ride it. It's $3 for one ride. You save more when you get more tickets. It's $5 for 2 tickets. If you love riding this carousel, go for $20 for 10 tickets, which is the best bang for your money. One of these days, I'll go ride it. I always marvel at it when I'm stopped at the lights in my car. I want to ride in circles instead! (392) read more

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The pride of Canada is a $10 million carousel made from metals collected across the country, repurposed into sculptures. It's not opened all year but you can see it, it's put all year. But when it's opened it's open daily from 11 am to 9 pm. It cost $2 a ride! It's fun to ride! Parking is freebehind the carousel and across the street! You can also rent the carousel on sundays. I went to a 5 year olds bday there. You can bring in catering. read more

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Here on Father's Day after dining across the street. It was busy but still lots of room to move, explore and sit at lots of tables nearby. I see why now that having the roof and 3/4 height glass walls is helpful to shade the kids and act as a safety and wind barrier. Each ride piece is super crafty, made with recycled metals & materials. Some move up and down and some are stationary. It's worth visiting just to see the art work such as Mountie-Centaur, the Siren, moose and the dime Blue Nose Ship. The ticket machine wasn't in use today as they had two ride operators there. Kids 2 and under ride free but the adult has to accompany them if under the height line. $2 is a great deal to give this a try! read more

Pride Of Canada Carousel - Carousels Near Me - Markham, Ontario

misscypriana.com - very interesting fun atmosphere for children. There is large seating area to host birthday parties or special events. We get invited there occasionally to twist balloons for kids. A nice educational experience for children, very reasonably priced read more

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This is our new hangout! No matter how old you are, you gotta love carousels! We love the design of the Pride of Canada, such a unique work of art. Each piece crafted so uniquely and beautifully made out of recycled and repurposed materials. I love that it's situated inside a glass pavillion - no matter what time of year it is, you can go for a ride! We were most recently there for Canada Day. From 12pm-5pm, the following was free, rides, face painting, balloon twists & treats for the kids. We left and arrived back after 5pm and the ride was still free! Anytime we're out somewhere heading home, we stop by for the kids to have a few rides. It's a fav place for them to visit. Kids 2 & under ride free with a paying adult. $2.00 per ride and there is limited parking available in the parking lot behind the carousel. Otherwise park at the Cineplex theatres just a short walk away. read more

Pride Of Canada Carousel - Pride of Canada at night. - Carousels Near Me - Markham, Ontario

$2 to marvel at this $10 million, 44 piece art installation is a steal! Oh and it also happens to be a whimsical, fully functional carousel in the heart of downtown Markham. Kids of all ages should take a trip out to see this ingenious use of recycled parts transformed into eye-catching works of art. We arrived at a perfect time (Monday around 2:30 pm) when my hubby and I were the only ones there. We were warmly greeted by the operator and security guard. They were awesome and let me take my time photographing the different sculptures (you need a permit to use a regular camera but not a camera phone). Jim, the lovely operator who has actually met the artist, was a wealth of information and gave me fascinating tidbits about the different pieces (Did you know Superman is Canadian?). Since no one else was around, he offered to give me a personal tour. He is really passionate about the carousal and his job; his enthusiasm is contagious. I took tons of pictures just so I could pore over all the wonderful details of this masterpiece. Shovels as ears, wheels as noses, bolts as fingers and toes, a baseball glove as a cocks comb.....what hidden objects can you find? read more

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The 400th review goes out to this Carousel. Located right in the heart of Downtown Markham, the Pride of Canada Carousel ride has been opened since summer - though I'm not sure if it has been extremely popular since then. It's in an indoorish area, with wide open doors which makes it equivalent with the outdoor temperature. It blocks off the rain though, and has glass doors in one of the sections. I came here during the Winter season, right before the break when they were hosting. It's $2 for a ride in this carousel, even on this cold winter night!! There weren't a lot of people in the line and the staff actually sit outside in the cold weather for this! This is one of the most unique carousels I have ever been on, with metal art encompassing the different things Canada has. I mean, the skates, the school bus, the beautiful ships, everything was a work of art, and to be able to ride on it, and not just stare at these objects from afar, it was super worth it! Since there was no one in line, we were able to take a ton of photos of the ride!! Def recommend coming at least once! read more

Pride Of Canada Carousel - Carousels Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Markham's hidden gem. It's been around for years - but there are so many people that haven't heard of it. This carousel is a folk art piece, created from dozens of folk art pieces. Each seat has been welded together to create a part of Canadiana. From the hockey players, to the whales, and trains that connect our country together, you'll want to ride again and again until you've tried them all. Some seats move, others are stationary. It's fun for the whole family, and at only $2.00 a turn, who wouldn't want to stay on all day listening to Can Con music? If you're looking to book out unlimited rides for a party give them a call - it's incredibly affordable. I sense a birthday party in the near future! read more

I've been trying to book them for my son's birthday and it was going well until it was time to pay for the deposit for securing the date. I emailed Christina three times (Nov - early Dec) requesting the rental agreement and invoice and did not hear back at all. I also called the office asking for Christina and told I could leave a message with Jodie. No one returned my call. I may change my review if things change but so far I'm not impressed with their customer service and not sure if I want to book with them. *Jan 2- There was supposedly an issue as they had a server upgrade. I kind of feel they were reserving the date for someone. To be continued... *Jan 3 - Officially booked. It was fast. Star rating may go up later this year :) We got the 2018 price which was nice. As of 2019, the two hour rate is $ 275+HST. Still a reasonable price. You can bring in your food and drinks. They allow one hour to set up and 45 mins for clean up. Max 25 kids and 60 guests in total. read more

Pros: Some days are sponsored so the ride is free Cons: No washroom nearby Passed by this place so many times in the past. Always wanted to take my kids here as well. Came by on a Friday afternoon during summer break. So apparently there are certain days where the Carousel will be sponsored by either the city or companies making everything there free of charge for the day. Luckily for us, the Markham Public Library was sponsoring the Carousel for the day. There's an online resource you can check to see if anyone will be sponsoring it for the day. Even when there is no sponsor, it's only $2 a ride which isn't bad. The carousel itself is a mish-mash of Canadian history and culture. It's a very interesting piece if you ask me. Each seat basically can tell a story on it's own. There are seats for younger and older kids so they call can have a good time on it. There is a height requirement where parents will have to ride with their kids if they don't meet it. The carousel is obviously outdoors so weather will always play a factor here. When it's really cold it could be a bit of an issue bringing young children here. My biggest issue was there's not an obvious washroom nearby. I guess you can just use the downtown Markham plaza next door? All in all, a great way to spend a portion of the day with the family. Do your research ahead of time and you can save a little money too! read more

My first thoughts when I heard about this - SO RANDOM. What is this doing in Markham? This is a permanent thing? Then I came here on Canada day (free rides!), and I LOVE it. It's so Canadian - everything about it. The artwork and sculptures have such attention to detail! I watched the carousel go round and round at least a dozen times, and keep finding a new detail of each ride sculpture that makes me laugh - so damn jokes and Canadian LOL. THE MOUNTIE. THE LOBSTER. THE SKIING SLOPE. THE OBNOXIOUS BEAVER AND MOOSE. Definitely worth checking out and riding ($2 a ride on a normal day) I'm glad this was built in Markham now HAHA. Canadian pride indeed. Excited to see how downtown Markham flourishes in the years to come :) read more

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At first glance, the carousel is an interesting structure. As a Canadian, it's great to see all these iconic references. There's a little gondola, a geese, a train, etc. Rides are $2. The carousel is encased in giant glass walls which can get stuffy and hot on a sunny day. It's not a real hangout spot because there's literally nothing around. It would be much better if there were water fountains/vending machines around. Also, the available 'seating' are just plastic chairs and tables. There's not nearly enough seating for it to be a hangout, and a structure of this size should warrant some permanent park benches. Birthday parties are available - on the few weekends we've come by there are always parties going on. Seems to be fun for kids and quite safe in an enclosed space. read more

It's a carousel, a new one, right in the heart of the Downtown Markham. Keeping this one short but sweet today - just like a ride on the carousel. I really love the fact that the town of Markham/the developer of this new city centre, had the foresight to realize the city centre is not just condo buildings, office buildings shops and restaurants. Heck no, it's about having some adding some culture, greenery and character. Things like this carousel that will one day in 80 years from now will be referred to as the Historic Price of Canada Carousel. This is our future folks, no one will ever be talking about the history of a condo or office building but things like this will be around for a long time. Love it. Go see it! read more

This is a cool and unique carousel in the heart of downtown Markham​. What makes this merry go round cool is the unique and artistic pieces are hdt you ride on! This is essentially an art installation that is fun for the kids. Ride on cool things such as the Bluenose, moose, telephone, airplane, VW, train, school bus, etc. Take the kids here for a spin after dining across the street! read more

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Ok it's closed. Nothing on website and no info anywhere. I came here on purpose for this and it's such a disappointment.

This is the coolest carousel I've ever seen, and it's nicely kept inside a glass pavilion. Who is the artist behind this eye catching masterpiece? He is Patrick Amiot; an urban folk artist. Come to see this one-of-a-kind art in action! Ride it, touch it, hug it, instagram it or just admire it!! Admission is just $2! "The whole purpose of my work is to glorify these objects, because they have their own spirit," says Amiot. "When a hubcap has traveled on a truck for millions of miles, and has seen the prairies in the winter and the hot summer asphalt, when it's done traveling with that truck and finds itself in the scrap yard and I find it, I kind of like to use that. This hubcap, or whatever piece of metal, from the day it was manufactured until now, has an important history. And I like to think the spirit of all these things lived incredible lives. If they could talk to you, they could tell amazing stories. That's something I don't want to hide." ** Retrieved from http://www.downtownmarkham.ca/community/art/20150511/pride-of-canada-carousel** read more

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A really cool new attraction has opened up in Downtown Markham: the Pride of Canada Carousel. Available just in time for Canada Day, this unique solar powered carousel featuring many symbols of Canadiana is intended to be the focal point for Downtown Markham. Some of the stereotypical sculptural images include a moose, a canoe, a beaver, a Mountie, as well as some whimsical additions like a a dog in a bathtub, a flying pig, and a mermaid. It is really cool that materials have been recycled and repurposed from across Canada for the carousel. There is limited parking in the lot just north of the carousel. Otherwise one could walk from the parking area at the nearby cinemas. Rides are free on Canada Day. Starting July 2, tickets will be $2 per ride which is really reasonable. This carousel is certain to excite the inner kid in the young and the young at heart. (91/100) read more

It's a great addition to downtown Markham. This is such a unique carousel; beautifully done.

Super fun! This is great for the kids in the area, and this is a perfect date spot since it's really beautiful! The location is also good because I feel like it's in the middle of everything, and since I just moved here it's really easy for me to find. The rides cost is cheap and reasonable ($2). Also love how there are water fountains there for super hot days! Totally amazing for parents/guardians that want to take their kids to do something fun together! read more

we live by the area and we come here all the time, really cute idea. Kids always have so much fun coming here, even just for a couple rides. the only thing is if you come on a windy/cooler day, dress extra layers, cause we were here a couple times when it was rainy or cool.. it gets cold fairly quickly. read more

I read about this carousel and decided to check it out. It is visually impressive to look at. The different seats of the carousel represent Canadian themes and are made of recycled material. It was fun to look at everything and discover the different recycled items used. The staff was friendly and answered our questions. They usually have a pamphlet explaining the carousel but they were out. I went with my parents and the staff suggested low seats for them. Only 2$ for s ride. Will bring visitors here. read more

Love how the artist repurposed scrap metal to make a unique Canadian-themed carousel. Lots of seats to choose from such as tractors, salmon, Mountie, lobster, pig etc. And they try to play Canadian music like the Hip etc. The ticket kiosk is automated and takes cash or credit card. read more

Pride Of Canada Carousel - Canadian-themed carousel - Carousels Near Me - Markham, Ontario

For $2 a ride, the ride went on for a while and there were tons of seats to choose from! I absolutely loved it! Nice place to go before or after your movie. read more