From gentle spins for younger children riding with parents to high-flying attractions that left riders breathless, rides by Campbell Amusements deliver something for every comfort level
Children, teens and their parents enjoyed a variety of rides as well as snacks like popcorn and candy floss at the 58th annual YNCU Soo Pee Wee Spring Carnival with midway rides by Campbell Amusements today.
Wild rides like Full Tilt and Freak Out took people to dizzying heights while smaller, slower, close-to-the-ground rides were available for smaller children accompanied by parents.
The Scrambler was a hit with many carnival visitors.
“The Scrambler’s my favourite. I get to squish my friends when they sit on the end of it and it’s fun,” Riley Kinsella told SooToday.
“I like the Scrambler because it’s so fast,” said Chase Dittburner.
“I like the way the Scrambler spins. I don’t like heights, so anything that’s closer to the ground and kind of fast, I like it like that,” said Craig Maitland.
Others liked it on the really wild side.
“I like the Freak Out because I like the feeling of falling when I’m not actually falling. I like the feeling it gives you in your stomach,” said 11-year-old Gemma Turcotte.
“When I was a kid, I liked roller-coasters when I lived in Edmonton. I’m getting too old for it now, but Gemma loves it,” laughed her father, Craig.
“I like the Full Tilt. It gives me an adrenalin rush and I like scary rides like that,” said Destiny Tanner.
“I like the Freak Out. It goes really high and it’s fun to ride on,” said Myla Bjornaa.
The carnival started Thursday and continues to Sunday, May 24.