Fun For The Family

I grew up thinking that Rainbow Valley was pretty much the best place on earth. It was something that I always looked forward to when visiting PEI in the summer; with waterslides, a petting zoo and swan boats, how could you go wrong?

Those of you who follow CBC news reports probably already know that Rainbow has closed its gate for the final time this fall. The owner is getting old, and has decided that it's too expensive insurance-wise to keep the park open.

Fortunately I was able to go to the park one last time before it closes forever. Here's a photo essay on my last trip to what was once my favourite place on the whole Island.


Before going to Rainbow Valley, a stop at the Tourist Mart is necessary.
To pick up some tourists.


Holy crap! What a line-up! We'll never make it in at this rate!


Oh wait, that didn't take long at all. Here's what all the fuss is about: Waterslides! Huzzah!


The Witch's Cave. It's totally scarier than what this picture lets on. For Real.


Yikes! That goat has one hell of a package!


Forget Halicats Locals. I'm all about the baby chicks now.


This camel has probably given more nightmares to little children than the Witch's Cave could ever hope to. That thing is freaky. Seriously.


The only thing more pathetic than caged livestock is caged animatronic livestock. Look at them.
Pathetic.


No trip is complete without a trip to the UFO gift shop. Really, you gotta check out the UFO gift shop!


The ultimate souvenir. Nothing says "nostalgia of childhood" like a Rainbow Valley shot-glass! Now drink up!