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Canada’s Wonderland Virtual Tour: Complete Guide

Looking for ideas for virtual field trips to amusement parks?

This Complete Guide to Canada’s Wonderland’s Virtual Tour has everything you need, including Canada’s Wonderland virtual ride links, to make your virtual amusement park tour interactive and fun.

With links for Canada’s Wonderlands virtual roller coasters and thrill rides plus videos of shows, your virtual amusement park tour will be more than just a virtual walk through the park.

This step by step guide also includes Google Street View links for each area of the park and virtual walking directions you can use to help navigate your way around for an easy to follow virtual theme park tour plan.

About Canada’s Wonderland

Canada’s Wonderland is a theme park located in Vaughan, Ontario, just north of Toronto.  The park currently has 17 roller coasters, two kids’ areas, a waterpark, and lots of other attractions.

This seasonal park opened in 1981 and was Canada’s first major theme park.  Check out the old commercials and pictures of what Canada’s Wonderland looked like in the 1980s in this article from blogTO .

Since opening, there have been many additions and changes at the park including their children’s area’s switching from their original Hannah-Barbera theme, to a Nickelodeon theme for 2003-2010, to the current Peanuts theme.

While the park originally had 5 areas, it is now divided into these 9:

International Street

• Grande World Exposition of 1890

Action Zone

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The virtual tour for Canada’s Wonderland is done through Google Street View.  If you haven’t used Google Street View, read this article for tips on how to navigate.

Since the virtual tour of Canada’s Wonderland was created in 2011 there are a few attractions that you will not be able to see in the virtual tour.  Links for the virtual rides for those attractions are still included in this guide, as well as pictures or videos of the attraction.  

To get used to the layout of Canada’s Wonderland, download this map of the park from the 2019 season.

This guide lists the rides that are in each area the park, with links to virtual ride videos or off-ride point of view videos and videos of shows.

You can follow the provided virtual walkthrough directions to navigate through each area of the park or choose your own route and just use the links from each area. Google Street View links for the entrances of each area of the park are also provided in the walkthrough directions.

The guide also lists what carnival games are in each area.  Read this article on Virtual Field Trip Amusement Park Activities for tips to set up your own carnival games at home, and other at-home activity ideas for amusement park virtual tours.

To make your trip feel more authentic, you can also look at the menus for Canada’s Wonderland restaurants here to plan your meals for the day.  Or you can try making their famous funnel cake .

Want more virtual travel tips?

Check out How to Take A Virtual Vacation and Making Virtual Tours for Kids Interactive.

Starting your Canada’s Wonderland Virtual Vacation

Before you start your Canada’s Wonderland virtual tour, watch the video below for an overview of the park. 

Now start your virtual tour just inside the entrance of the park with this Google Street View link .

When you visit Canada’s Wonderland, like many amusement parks, you will find photographers just inside the gates ready to take a family or group photo. 

While you will have to be your own photographer for your virtual visit, you can still get a family photo with one of these backdrops of the park that Canada’s Wonderland has provided on their website.

Start your virtual amusement park tour of Canada’s Wonderland with a walkthrough of International Street to check out all of the restaurants and shops.

Starting from the Canada flag flower bed, turn right and walk towards the shops.  Then turn left and walk past all the shops on the right side of International Street until you reach the bridge on the left, just before the mountain. Cross over the bridge, stopping in the middle.

VICTORIA FALLS HIGH DIVERS

• Watch the video of the Victoria Falls High Divers show that has been performed at Canada’s Wonderland since 1981.

Continue across the bridge, then turn right, walking towards the mountain.  Walk beside the mountain until you reach the sign for International Showplace on the left.

ULTIMATE THRILLS CIRCUS

• Watch the video of the Ultimate Thrills Circus show , featuring High Wire, Wheel of Destiny, Aerial Silks, Knife Throwing, and Motorcycle Globe performances.

When you leave International Showcase, turn around and walk back to International Street and continue walking down the street until you reach the entrance for the Grande World Exposition of 1980 on the right.

Grande World Exposition Of 1890

Enter the Grande World Exposition Of 1890 area and walk on the left side of the globe to the first ride.

XTREME SKYFLYER

• Watch the off-ride video , then take a virtual ride on this 153-foot swing.

Continue to walk down the path, passing by the Old Tyme Photo’s on the left side and the Backlot Café on the right, until you reach the blue and silver roller coaster on the left.

FLIGHT DECK

• Take a virtual ride on this inverted looping roller coaster, formerly named Top Gun.

The path will split into two ahead of you.  Follow the path on the right side, walking past the carnival games.

CARNIVAL GAMES

• The games in this area are Ring Toss, Fool the Guesser, and Spyro Mania (a water gun race). 

Continue to follow the path until you reach the Swing ride on the left side, across from the Crystal Palace Arcade.

SWING OF THE CENTURY

• Take a virtual ride on this classic amusement park attraction that was one of the 26 original rides at the park.

Follow the path on the left side, passing by the Wac-A-Mole game, and continue until you reach the Milk Can game on the left.

• This area has the Rebound game, Peach Basket and Wac-A-Mole, then the Milk Can game. 

Turn left at the Milk Can Game, staying on the left side of the path until you reach the carrousel on the left.

ANTIQUE CARROUSEL

• Watch this off-ride video of the carrousel, another one of Canada’s Wonderland’s original rides.

Continue on the path until you reach the Kingswood Music Theatre. Then turn left to reach the next roller coaster.

• Take a virtual roller coaster ride on this flying coaster formerly known as Tomb Raider. 

Turn around and walk back on the path you just came down, staying on the left side until you reach Psyclone on the left. Turn left and you will enter the Action Zone area .

• Take a virtual ride on Psyclone, where riders sit facing outwards and spin while the giant pendulum swings. 

Continue to follow the path, staying on the left side, until you reach Sledge Hammer.

SLEDGE HAMMER.

• Go for a virtual ride on this thrill ride, a Canada’s Wonderland exclusive.

Follow the path, watching for the small blue sign with green letters for Orbitor on the right side.  

• Watch this virtual ride for Orbiter , which is now the only way to ride it since it was removed from the park for the 2019 season.  In its place, there is now a pathway connecting the Action Zone and Frontier Canada areas.

Continue to walk straight until you reach the large sign for Behemoth on the left.

• Behemoth, which opened in 2008, is Canada’s second-largest roller coaster.  Take a virtual ride on this 125 kilometers per hour roller coaster.

The path beyond Behemoth leads to the Backlot Stunt Coaster. Unfortunately, you can’t walk to it virtually.

BACKLOT STUNT COASTER

• Even though you can’t walk there virtually, you can still take a virtual ride on this linear induction motor launch coaster.

Turn around and walk back down the path back towards Psyclone, staying on the left side. Turn left when you reach the basketball game, then continue staying on the left side as you pass by the vending machines, then turn left again.

Pass by the Milk Can game and the Airbrush T-shirt stand, then turn left and continue walking beside the Coasters restaurant, stopping when you reach the red car with yellow flames.

Across from the car, you will see a path on the right side.  This path leads to the next three rides, two of which were built after the virtual tour was made.  While you will be able to see WindSeeker down the path, this is another path you cannot walk down virtually.

• You can get a better look at WindSeeker with this Canada’s Wonderland promo video before you go on the virtual ride .
• SlingShot was built in 2015. While you can’t see this ride in the virtual tour you can watch this off-ride video then take your virtual ride where you will be shot nearly 300 feet in the air.
• You can check out Skyhawk, built-in 2016, in this off-ride video.  Then take a virtual ride on this attraction that allows riders to spin their planes repeatedly.

On the left side of the path that leads to Windseeker is the Coca Cola Oasis. Walk towards it, then walk down the path beside it on the left to enter Frontier Canada . 

As soon as you enter, turn to the right to see SkyRider. 

• SkyRider was the first stand up roller coaster in Canada and only the second in the world with a loop.  Unfortunately, it was retired and sold to Cavallino Matto in Tuscany in 2014. Check it out in this 1985 Canada’s Wonderland commercial before you take a virtual ride .

YUKON STRIKER

• In 2019 Canada’s Wonderland opened their newest roller coaster (the longest, tallest, and fastest dive coaster in the world) where SkyRider used to be. Watch this video for some off-ride views before taking a 360° virtual ride .

Turn left and you will see the sign for another roller coaster, Mighty Canadian Minebuster.

MIGHTY CANADIAN MINEBUSTER

• One of the original 5 roller coasters from 1981, the Mighty Canadian Minebuster is the longest single-track wooden coaster in Canada. Take a virtual ride on this roller coaster that goes to the other side of the water park and back.

Continue to follow the path to the right, passing by the Basket Ball game, until you reach the entrance to the water park on the left.

Turn left and enter Splash Works .

• A lot has changed in the waterpark since the virtual tour was made in 2011.  To see a more recent overview of the water park watch this video tour .

Inside the water park entrance turn right once you pass the Splash Surf Shop and continue to walk until you reach the vending machines on the left side.  Turn left and walk to the path on the left of the vending machines. Then immediately turn right to enter the first little kid area.

SPLASH ISLAND

• To the right are the kiddie pool and small slides, formerly known as Splash Island but renamed Lakeside Lagoon after a 2018 expansion.

Continue to follow the path on the left side of the yellow slides until you reach the Waterways area.

WATERWAYS AND SPRAYGROUND

• Watch in this off-ride video of the Waterways slides then this video of Sprayground , the interactive splash pad for little kids. 

Turn around and walk back down the path the same way you came until you reach the yellow building where the change rooms and washrooms are, then turn right. Walk back towards the Splash Surf Shop on the left side, until you reach the Dippin’ Dots cart on the right. 

Turn right, taking the path that passes by the Dippin’ Dots cart, then stay on the left side of the path and cross over the small bridge. At the end of the bridge turn left for the next slide.

BARRACUDA BLASTER

• Take a virtual ride on Barracuda Blaster, the classic waterpark toilet bowl slide where you ride down a steep flume in a tube before reaching the bowl to spin until you are flushed out.

Turn right and walk to the bottom of the blue slides.

RIPTIDE RACER

• Take a virtual ride on Riptide Racer, an 8-lane slide where riders race to the end on a mat lying on their stomach.

Turn to the left and walk to the bottom of the next two slides.

THE PLUNGE AND SUPER SOAKER

• Go for a virtual ride on The Plunge , the red raft ride on the right, then take a virtual ride on Super Soaker , the blue raft ride on the left.

Continue walking to the left, to the last set of slides.

BODY BLAST/MUSKOKA PLUNGE

• Body Blast, the set of slides shown in the virtual tour, was removed in 2016 and replaced with Muskoka Plunge, but you can still check out one of the slides on this virtual ride .
• While there isn’t a YouTube video available yet for Muskoka Plunge, you can do this virtual ride of a similar plunge style slide at Cedar Point.

Turn to the left and you will see a bridge that leads to an empty area.  This area is now where Splash Station, a new kid play area, and Typhoon, a new set of slides, is located.

TYPHOON AND SPLASH STATION

• Splash Station is an interactive play area with two slides that you can check out on this video tour.  
• Typhoon has two enclosed tube slides with funnels you can take a virtual ride on here .

Turn around and walk back to the bottom of Riptide Racer, then turn left walking down the path between Riptide Racer and The Plunge. Follow the path as it turns right until it ends. Then turn left at the rack of life jackets and walk until you reach the wave pool.

WHITE WATER BAY

• Take a virtual walk around White Water Bay, the largest wave pool in Canada, or watch this video tour.

Walk to the kid’s playground area, on the right in front of the wave pool.

• Take a walk around the Pumphouse to check it out.

Leave the playground area and walk towards the bottom of the black waterslides beside it.

• Take a virtual ride on one of these two fully enclosed speed tube.

MOUNTAIN BAY CLIFFS

• Set to open for the 2020 Season, Mountain Bay Cliffs , which appears to be on the left of The Black Hole in this construction video , is a cliff jumping attraction that will allow guests to jump into a pool from as high as seven-and-a-half meters. 

From the bottom of the Black Hole slides, turn right walking past Wave Side Pizza Pizza on the left and the Wave Wear store on the right side.  Walk across the bridge, which crosses over part of the Mighty Canadian Minebuster. 

Continue to follow the path staying on the right side until you reach the bottom of the yellow Whirlwinds slides.

• Take a virtual ride on Whirlwinds, a single person tube slide.

Continue to follow the path until you reach the Dippin’ Dots cart on the left side.  Turn left, passing by the Dippin’ Dots cart and walk back out the entrance, passing by the Splash Surf Shop on the left.

Frontier Canada (continued)

Once you exit Splash Works, turn left and follow the long path to continue on in FRONTIER CANADA . 

At the end of the path, you will see the Canyon Trading Company booth. On the right side of the booth is the entrance to White Water Canyon, which you cannot see on the virtual tour.

WHITE WATER CANYON

• While you can’t see any of this ride, you can check it out in this 1984 Canada’s Wonderland commercial before going on a virtual ride.

On the right side of the entrance to the White Water Canyon is the 6 trampolines attraction called Launch Pad.  This attraction was removed in 2017 to make room for the Flying Canoes.

FLYING CANOES

• Watch an off-ride video of this kiddie ride to see what it looks like.

Turn right and walk past the Body Dryer. Then continue to follow the path staying on the right side. On the right there is a Delicious Crepes booth, which almost hides the entrance to Timberwolf Falls.

If you walk a few steps further you will be able to see part of the track for the ride on the right side, as well as the path that leads to the “splash zone”.

TIMBERWOLF FALLS

• Watch this video taken from the splash zone before taking your virtual ride .

Continue to follow the path, stopping just before the bridge.  On the left, where there are tree’s in the virtual tour, there is now a ride called Lumberjack which opened in 2018.

• Check out this thrill ride in an off-ride video , then take a virtual ride on one of the rides two swinging axes.

Walk over the bridge until you reach the entrance for the roller coaster with the red track on the right side.

• Take a virtual ride on Vortex, a suspended roller coaster that goes to the top of wonder mountain for its first drop.

Across from Vortex in the virtual tour is the Pro Putt mini-golf course.  In 2017 this was replaced with another thrill ride, Soaring Timbers.

SOARING TIMBERS

• Get a look at this ride’s two free-rotating gondolas on this off-ride video before taking a virtual ride .

Continue until you come to the end of the path, where Hot Dogs is, to enter International Festival . 

The path on the right, which leads to Wonder Mountain’s Guardian, is not accessible on the virtual tour.

• Guardian, added in 2014, is one of two roller coasters that go through Wonder Mountain.  Check out this 4D interactive roller coaster in this virtual ride.

Turn left at the Hot Dogs booth and continue down the path until you reach the yellow and blue roller coaster, The Fly.

• Go on a virtual roller coaster ride on this wild mouse style coaster.  

Turn right and follow the path through the carnival game area.

• The games in this area include Rebound, Top Glo (a water race), All-Star Shoot Out, Bowler Roller, Peach Baskets, and High Striker.

Continue walking through the carnival game area, until you reach the next ride on the left side, Klockwerks.

• Take a virtual ride on this spinning attraction, another one of the park’s original rides from 1981.  

Continue on the path until you reach the entrance to Thunder Run on the right. There are also two more carnival games on the left.

THUNDER RUN

• This is another one of the park’s original roller coasters. It was initially located in another area but moved to Wonder Mountain in 1986.  You can learn about the history of Thunder Run in this video or just go right to the virtual ride .
• The games in this area are Ring Toss and Overdrive (another water gun game).

Turn left at the ring toss game to check out the last ride in this area.

KRACHENWAGEN

• Take a virtual ride on Krachenwagan , the park’s traditional bumper cars and another one of the original rides.

Walk back towards Thunder Run and turn left, crossing over the small bridge, which will take you back to International Street.  Turn left and walk past the Sweet Shoppe International café and other stores and restaurants on the left.

When you reach the end of the shops, turn left and enter Medieval Faire through the castle entrance.

On your right, you will see the Wonderland Theatre.

WONDERLAND THEATRE

• onderland Theatre, now renamed Canterbury Theatre, is where you can watch the acrobatic show Tundra: A Cirque Experience .

Continue walking past the castle until you reach Arthur’s Baye on the left, where a sign lists the showtimes for the former show Kinet-X.

ARTHUR’S BAYE

• Watch this video of The Flying Frontenac’s , a stunt and dive show featuring trampoline and diving demonstrations.

Across from Arthur’s Baye is the first ride in this area of the park, Riptide.  Take a walk over to it to get a better look.

• Take a virtual ride on Riptide, another spinning thrill ride.

Facing Riptide, turn left and walk to the ride right next to it, Dragon Fire.

DRAGON FYRE

• Take a virtual ride on Dragon Fire, another one of the park’s original roller coasters. 

From the entrance for Dragon Fire, turn left and walk back to the main path, then turn right.  Continue walking to the next ride, Spinovator, on the right side.

• Take a virtual ride on this teacup style spinning ride, with baskets that seat two.

Continue to follow the path, through the next set of carnival games, passing by the Cyber Central Arcade on the right side.

CARNIVAL GAMES/ARCADE

• The carnival games in this area include Milk Can, Wac-a-mole, Peach Baskets, Rising Waters (water gun race), and Fool the Guesser.

Just past the last game, Rising Waters, you will be able to see the Drop Tower on the right side.  This area is also how you get to two other attractions, the Speed City Raceway and Leviathon which opened in 2012. This is another area of the park that you cannot walk through virtually.

• Since you can’t get a closer view of it virtually, watch this off-ride video before you take a virtual ride on this 21-story free-fall drop ride.

SPEED CITY RACEWAY

• The Speed City Raceway is a pay-per-use go-kart attraction.  Check it out in this off-ride video .
• This roller coaster is Canada’s tallest and fastest, reaching up to 306 feet tall and going up to 148 kilometers an hour.  Watch Canada’s Wonderland’s preview video of Leviathan before taking a virtual ride . 

Across from the Drop Tower, on the left side of the path, is the next ride, The Rage.

• Take a virtual ride on this classic pirate ship ride now known as the Vikings Rage. 

Continue on the path to the next ride on the right side, Night Mares.

KNIGHT MARES

• Now renamed Wilde Knight Mares, take a virtual ride on this attraction that starts off spinning vertically before spinning horizontally 15 meters in the air. 

Follow the path until you reach the entrance to Wild Beast, on the right side, attached to the Icee Mix it Up stand.

• Now renamed Wilde Beast, take a virtual ride on another one of the park’s original roller coasters. 

Continue on the path until you reach The Bat, the yellow and red roller coaster on the right side.

• Take a virtual ride on The Bat, a boomerang style roller coaster that was the seventh coaster added to the park. 

Continue past The Bat and stop at the next ride. While this ride, Shockwave, is actually part of International Festival, it is easier to see here on the virtual tour. 

• Enjoy your last Canada’s Wonderland virtual ride in the adult areas of the park before heading over to check out the children’s areas.

Follow the path between The Bat and Shockwave until you reach the rainbow entrance for Planet Snoopy .

Between the two kids’ areas, there are only 8 Canada’s Wonderland virtual ride videos, but you can still take a look at the rest of the kid rides through off-ride videos. 

Some of the off-ride videos begin while the ride is still being loaded.  The time the ride starts is included beside the video link so you can skip ahead if you just want to take a quick look at the ride.

Stay on the right as you follow the path to reach the first two kiddie rides on the right side.

• Take a scenic virtual ride in a swan-shaped boat on Swan Lake.

BOO BLASTERS ON BOO HILL

• Now check out the virtual ride for Boo Blasters , an interactive haunted mansion where you shoot ghosts, ghouls, and goblins with laser guns. 

Walk down the path on the left of the Boo Blasters entrance until you reach Joe Cools Dodgem school, the attraction on the left side just past the trees with 3 large pictures of snoopy in green circles on the top

JOE COOL’S DODGEM SCHOOL

• While it is hard to see much of these kiddie bumper cars on the virtual tour, you can get a better look at them in this off-ride video (ride starts at 1:13).

Continue to follow the path, stopping to check out the next two rides on the right side.

SNOOPY’S REVOLUTION

• Watch the off-ride video (starts at 6:08) for this kiddie Ferris wheel that slowly takes riders 40 feet in the air.
• See how fast these mini stock cars take the corner in the off-ride video of the Peanut 500, where riders race single file around an oval track.

Turn left and follow the path to the Pumpkin Patch ride on the left side.

THE PUMPKIN PATCH

• Watch the off-ride video (starts at 0:32) of these spinning pumpkins that lift riders in the air giving them a great view of Planet Snoopy.

Continue on the path to the next three rides, Woodstock Whirlybirds on the right side and Sally’s Love Buggies on the left, then Lucy’s Tugboat straight ahead.

WOODSTOCK WHIRLYBIRDS

• Watch riders spin their own nests as fast or slow as they want in this off-ride video (starts at 0:42).

SALLY’S LOVE BUGGIES

• Take a look at the off-ride video (starts at 2:12) of these bright cars that riders have to keep in the air by pumping a handlebar.

LUCY’S TUGBOAT

• Check out this spinning pirate ship style ride in the off-ride video for Lucy’s Tugboat.

Turn left at Sally’s Tugboat and follow the path until you reach the face paint booth on the left side. Then turn and follow the path on the left to the next two rides. 

SNOOPY VS RED BARON

• Snoopy Vs Red Baron is a classic spinning plane ride that lets riders chose how high or low they want to fly, as you can see in this off-ride video .

SNOOPY’S SPACE RACE

• Watch the off-ride video (starts at 1:25) of this spinning space ship ride.

Follow the path, turning right to walk around the carousel until you reach the entrance for it across from the Peanuts Putt-Putt.

CHARACTER CARROUSEL

• When the Kiddie area at Canada’s Wonderland was Hannah-Barbera themed, this carousel featured characters like Scooby-Doo, Yogi Bear, and Dino. Now, as you can see in this off-ride video (starts at 0:45), it’s just a regular carousel with traditional horses.

Continue to walk around the carousel, turning right again. Then continue straight until you reach the entrance for Ghoster Coaster.

GHOSTER COASTER 

• Take a virtual ride on this wooden kid’s roller coaster, another one of Canada’s Wonderlands originals.  

Turn around and walk back towards the mini-golf course. Turn right when you reach it and walk down the path to enter KidZville.

Continue to follow the path, stopping at the first ride on the left side, KidZville Station.

KIDZVILLE STATION

• While this simple train isn’t the most exciting ride in the park, you can still take a short virtual ride on another one of Canada’s Wonderlands original attractions.

Continue to follow the path to the next ride on the left side.

• Take a virtual ride on Taxi Jam , a roller coaster for Canada’s Wonderlands youngest visitors.

A few steps ahead on the right side is the next kid’s ride.

• Watch this off-ride video (starts at 0:45) of the kid-size version of the Swings of the Century.

Then continue down the path, passing by some carnival games made just for younger kids. 

• The games in this area include Gopher Golf, Fishy Fishy Outfitters, Ball Toss, Lucky Ducky and Slam Dunk

Once you reach the end of the games, stop at the Playhouse theatre entrance on the left side.

PLAYHOUSE THEATRE

• Watch the video of Snoopy’s Dog Days of Summer, a 13-minute show full of songs and dancing. 

Continue following the path staying on the left, until you reach the Minute Maid booth.  Across from it is a maze surrounded by a purple fence. 

This attraction, A-Mazing Adventures, was removed in 2015 and is now where the Flying Eagles ride is located. 

FLYING EAGLES

• Take a look at the off-ride video (starts at 0:42) of Flying Eagles, another spinning kiddie ride, that opened in 2016.  

A few steps down the path on the left side is the entrance to the next two rides in KidZville.

JOKEY’S JALOPIES

• These old-fashioned antique cars are another one of the original rides at Canada’s Wonderland that you can take a scenic virtual ride on.

CHOPPER CHASE

• Chopper Chase, renamed Treetop Adventure in 2016, gives riders an aerial view of KidZville.  Take a virtual ride on this helicopter monorail that riders can peddle to increase their speed.

Follow the path as it turns to the right until you reach the sign for the entrance to KidZville, then turn right.  On the left side you will see two more attractions, Candy Factory and Flavourator.

CANDY FACTORY

• Candy Factory was renamed Maple Park Treehouse in 2016.  Unfortunately, there are no videos of this large wooden playground.

FLAVOURATOR

• Flavourator is another ride that was renamed in 2016 and is now called Sugar Shack. Watch the off-ride video of this little kid version of a teacup style ride.

Continue on the path until you reach Pizza Pizza. Then take the path on the left of it stopping at the hot air balloon ride on the left side.

FREQUENT FLYERS

• Watch this off-ride video (starts at 1:03) of Frequent Flyers, the hot air balloon ride formerly called Balloon Race.

Continue to follow the path until you reach the end where the final 3 Canada’s Wonderland rides are, in an area that was once known as Zoom Zone.

• Watch the off-ride video (starts at 0:25) of the first ride, Blast Off, a kid drop ride that takes riders up 18 feet then bounces them back down.

JUMPIN’ JET

• Check out this kiddie thrill ride on this off-ride video (starts at 0:17).

SILVER STREAK

• Finally, to the left is the last Canada’s Wonderland virtual ride of the tour.  Enjoy your last virtual roller coaster ride on Silver Streak, Canada’s first junior inverted roller coaster.

Our Canada’s Wonderland Virtual Tour Day

Our Canada’s Wonderland virtual vacation day lasted most of a Saturday. 

In total to do the virtual tour, all of the rides, watch the shows, and do the arcade games I set up in the yard, it took us 7 hours. 

We set up a TV in the living room on a coffee table, with two gaming chairs in front of it for the kids, to give them a better view. 

When we did the virtual roller coaster rides, The Husband and I would shake the chairs and tilt the kids backwards and forwards to go along with the ride.

We did the Ring Toss, Peach Basket, Rebound, Milk Cans, and Water Gun Race for our at-home carnival games (you can see more pictures of our games on this  Facebook Post ). 

We also set up a mini arcade in the kitchen using Big Sis’s pinball machine, ski-ball game, mini air hockey table, and claw machine.

The kids enjoyed looking for everything on the Canada’s Wonderland virtual tour scavenger hunt sheets I made too.

We didn’t watch every video from start to finish.  For all of the off-ride video’s, we would watch for 20-30 seconds just to see what the ride did then move on.  Big Sis did insist on watching all of the virtual ride videos from start to finish though.

Overall, it was a good way to spend a Saturday stuck at home. 

I hope you enjoy your virtual vacation at Canada’s Wonderland too.

If you’re looking for more virtual trip ideas to do with your kids check out my Boston Children’s Museum Virtual Tour Guide and my Monterey Bay Aquarium Virtual Tour Guide too.

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Did your children enjoy the Canada’s Wonderland Virtual Rides? 

What was your favorite virtual roller coaster at Canada’s Wonderland? 

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Best rides at Canada's Wonderland

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Highlights for 2024

Officially opening on May 3, 2024, Canada's Wonderland has a jam-packed events lineup through spring, summer, fall and winter. Highlights for 2024 include:

• Moosehorn Falls: (May 25) A new giant boomerang water slide will send you on a rafting adventure, travelling down a rushing river cascade of twists, turns and drops before being propelled to the summit of a zero-gravity, 13-metre wall.
• Fireworks: Every long weekend, with two nights over the Canada Day long weekend, witness explosive light and colour high above the skyline choreographed to a lively soundtrack.  
• Celebration Canada: (June 28 – July 7) Canada's birthday celebration will showcase daily live music, authentic Canadian food and drink, street performers and more.
• SickKids Day at Canada’s Wonderland: (July 11) The park will be supporting SickKids Hosptial with this exciting fundraiser and exclusive park experience. A limited number of tickets will be sold that include parking, admission, early ride times and a catered lunch, with proceeds going to the hospital.
• KidZfest:  (July 13 – July 28)  This party is perfect for families and kids! Presented in partnership with Treehouse , enjoy special guest appearances from favourite TV characters like Peppa Pig and meet and greets with Marvel superheroes.
• Oktoberfest:  (September 6-8, September 13-15 & September 20-22) The popular festival is expanding to three weekends in 2024. Enjoy classic sausage, schnitzel, Bavarian pretzels, and a tall stein of refreshing lager, while dancing to traditional festival bands.
• Halloween Haunt :  (September 27 to October 27) The spooky event returns to Canada's Wonderland, featuring five terrifying scare zones, hundreds of monsters, thrilling night rides, amazing live entertainment and eight mazes including a new attraction that will get hearts pounding
• Camp Spooky:  (September 28 – October 27) This family-friendly Halloween event returns with trick-or-treating, mazes, costume parades, live shows with The PEANUTS Gang, interactive games, rides and more! 
• Winterfest : (November 23 - January 4) Then the park transforms into an immersive world of holiday magic for the return of WinterFest.

The place has 18 bona fide roller coasters—third-most in the world—and more than 200 attractions with a 20-acre water park. Among the most exhilarating attractions are the iconic Leviathan, Canada's Wonderland's crown jewel. This monstrous roller coaster offers an adrenaline-pumping experience with its breathtaking drops and high-speed twists, consistently ranking as one of the top rides in North America. For those craving a more intense experience, the Canada's Wonderland Vortex provides a whirlwind adventure with its heart-pounding inversions and gravity-defying maneuvers. Another standout is the Behemoth, Canada's Wonderland's tallest and fastest roller coaster, delivering an unmatched sensation of speed and airtime. With these unforgettable rides and many more, Canada's Wonderland guarantees an unforgettable day of excitement and thrills for all who visit.

Whether you crave a classic amusement park hot dog or a slew of sweets, there is no shortage of food at Canada’s Wonderland. Visitors can purchase dining plans with tickets to save some cash.

Apres Poutinerie

It’s simply classic Canadian poutine, dressed to the nines with delicious gravy and some Quebec cheese curds. You can also quench your thirst with a soda or bottle of ice-cold water here.

This 50s-themed diner is a great place to stop on a hot summer day, as the restaurant is air-conditioned with plenty of seating. Also, the fries and burgers are to die for!

Now with vegetarian hot dogs to satisfy every park-goer, this simple hot dog stand is exactly what it promises. Don’t forget to load up on toppings!

Sugar and Spice Pastry Shop

From waffles and ice cream to cheesecake dipped in chocolate, your sweet tooth will be well satisfied after a trip to the Sugar and Spice Pastry Shop.

Before you set foot in the park, you can take a virtual tour of this vast entertainment wonderland. Take a seat on one of Canada’s Wonderland's tallest, scariest roller coasters in an ultra-realistic video of the Yukon Striker. Adjust to full-screen, press play and get ready for some screaming.

In the summer months, beat the heat with Splash Works , a 20-acre water park featuring the Plunge, Super Soaker, Rip Tide Racer and lazy river. The water park also has enough rides to leave you and your family cooled off and ready to head back to the main section of the park to dry off.

In addition to the brand new Snoopy’s Racing Railway, there are tons of world-class roller coasters at Canada’s Wonderland. With the Fast Lane wristband, enjoy unlimited rides and bypass the lines on 21 rides and attractions. Fast Lane Plus lets you bypass the lines on three of the most popular roller coasters: Yukon Striker, Leviathan and Behemoth.

More cutting-edge attractions include the Mountain Bay Cliffs, where kids can climb to various heights to jump into the water below. At Beagle Brigade Airfield, the young ones will love the ride that takes them into the sky in an old-fashioned aeroplane.

Kids of all ages can have fun with Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts Gang in Planet Snoopy. They can also take part in a leisurely boat ride at Swan Lake or take a spin on the Character Carousel. 

Another addition to the park is Tundra Twister. An exciting ride that is a giant 360-degree spinning swing that twists and twirls upside-down. 

Cool off at Timberwolf Falls, a water ride where you’ll plunge 50 ft down and get absolutely soaked from the giant splash. If you’re not big on coasters, you can still get soaked on the observation deck right by the flume.

A day at the theme park can work up an appetite. The food at Canada’s Wonderland will help satisfy your taste buds and provide more energy for you to hit up the rest of the rides. Funnel cakes are a theme park must!

The fun and thrills at Canada’s Wonderland don’t end with the rides. The live entertainment is amazing too, with acts such as the Victoria Falls High Divers , who leap off the falls on Wonder Mountain, and Starlight Spectacular, a phenomenal evening display of lighting, music, lasers and water effects.

There are also several different events all season long with special programming on long weekends. Don’t miss out!

Yukon Striker is the world’s fastest, longest and tallest dive coaster

Canada’s Wonderland is home to 18 coasters, ranking third in the world for most roller coasters at an amusement park

The cold water from Wonder Mountain serves as the park’s air conditioning, flowing through pipes that travel throughout the park

Canada’s Wonderland sends absolutely zero waste to landfills, instead using ongoing recycling programs

The fireworks displays at Canada’s Wonderland exceed 6,000 explosions, with some of them reaching as high as 183 m

Canada’s Wonderland opened in 1981 with just five roller coasters

By car: Take Highway 400 North or South to Rutherford Road in Vaughan (Exit 33). Proceed north on Canada’s Wonderland Drive and follow signs to the Park entrance. A Passenger Pick-Up and Drop-Off area is located on Jane Street, south of Major Mackenzie Drive, between Norwood Avenue and Avro Avenue.

By TTC: Take the subway to Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) Station located at Highway 7 and Millway Avenue. Hop on the 20 Jane St. North bus. Exit at Avro Road/Jane Street.

By YRT: At Vaughan Mills YRT Terminal there are four routes you can take:

• Via Route 4: Major Mackenzie between Vaughan Mills and Woodbine Avenue.
• Via Route 4A: Major Mackenzie branch offers service between Pine Valley and Woodbine. Passengers may walk into the Park from the bus stops located on Major Mackenzie at Jane Street.
• Via Route 20: Jane travels between Pioneer Village Terminal and Teston Road.
• Via Route 720:   Highway 407 Terminal provides limited-stop service between Highway 407 Terminal, SmartVMC Bus Terminal, Vaughan Mills Terminal and Canada's Wonderland (weekends and holidays only)
• Via Route 760: The frequency and span of service vary depending on the date of service.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost for one person to go to Canada's Wonderland?

A general day pass goes from $54.99 ( online price ).

What are the Big 3 at Canada's Wonderland?

Leviathan, Behemoth, and Yukon Striker.

What is Canada's Wonderland ranked in the world?

Canada’s Wonderland was included in the Top 10 TikTok Theme Park Destinations in 2023. 

Is Canada's Wonderland similar to Disney?

Both are theme parks but difficult to compare.

Why is Canada's Wonderland so famous?

The theme park is the largest in Canada and one of the most visited in North America. 

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Canada's Wonderland features 330 acres of exiting rides and attractions for the entire family

If you love roller coasters you will love Canada's Wonderland. With an amazing total of 16 roller coasters, Canada's Wonderland ranks second in the world for the largest number of roller coasters in a single amusement park. There is, however, much more to enjoy than just the roller coasters.

Canada's Wonderland features a wide variety of exciting attractions, rides and shows to entertain the entire family. There are 60 thrilling rides and over 200 attractions in total including a 20 acre waterpark with Canada's largest outdoor wave pool and every type of water slide you could imagine.

For those who can take advantage of the advanced online ticket pruchases Canada's Wonderland offers a substantial discount over the gate pricing.

Thanks to the new TTC subway extension into Vaughan, it's now easier than ever to get to Canada's Wonderland, which is now just a quick 16 minute bus ride from the new Vaughan Metropolitan Station.

For additional information about the including current admission fees and hours see the official website link below.

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Canada's Wonderland Hours: Opening hours may differ on holidays

• Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Address: Vaughan, ON L6A 1S6, Canada

Phone: (905) 832-8131

Official Website: Canada's Wonderland

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How to get to Canada's Wonderland by TTC Subway and YRT Bus

Exit Vaughan Metropolitan Station on Line 1 and walk over to the SmartCentre Place Bus Terminal directly north of the station. From there, take the #20 Jane Street North Bus and exit at Norwood Avenue (about a 16 minute ride). Cross over Jane Street and walk across the Canada's Wonderland parking lot to the entrance. Important: This bus will require a separate fare as it operates outside of the TTC zone. You can verify the schedule and fares at York Region Transit .

In addition to the above, GO Transit operates an Express GO Bus service (Route 60) from York Mill Station right to Wonderland when it is open.

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Canada’s wonderland.

Experience fun, thrills and make lifelong memories with family or friends at this four-season amusement park. If you’re looking for amazing things to do in the Toronto area, don’t miss the live shows and special events through spring, summer, fall, and winter including Halloween Haunt.

• Admission to Canada’s Wonderland and Splash Works
• Services of a Professional Maple Leaf Tour Director
• Deluxe Motor Coach Travel with WiFi, air conditioning, TV/VCR, reclining seats, drink holders and seat belts.
• A portion of the proceeds from this Maple Leaf Tour helps to support Indigenous Scholarships
• All taxes and service charges are included (except for Tour Director and Driver gratuity).

Experience fun, thrills and make lifelong memories with family or friends at this four-season amusement park. If you’re looking for amazing things to do in the Toronto area, don’t miss the live shows and special events through spring, summer, fall, and winter including Halloween Haunt.

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• 8:00 am Depart Kingston: Shrine Club 3260 Princess St. at Collins Bay Rd.
• 8:30 am Depart Napanee: Flying J North East corner
• 9:00 am Depart Belleville: Maranatha Church, 100 College Street West
• 9:30 am Depart Brighton: Exit 509 Carpool Lot Telephone Rd.
• 11:30 am Approximate arrival at Canada’s Wonderland
• 6:45 pm Coach boarding at Canada’s Wonderland
• 7:00 pm Depart for home – A brief comfort stop will be made on the way home.
• 10:00 pm Arrive back in Kingston

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10 Ways to Make the Most out of Your Trip to Canada’s Wonderland 

Canada’s Wonderland opened in 1981 and is our country’s first major theme park! It’s also the most visited seasonal amusement park in North America and by far the most popular attractions in the region. Summer in Canada is short but we sure do know how to take advantage of it!

Canada’s Wonderland is open daily from late April to September with weekend openings in October and early November. It’s located 25 km from downtown Toronto (about 45 minutes) or if you’re coming from the Niagara Region like us, it’s a little over an hour.

With over 200 attractions and 62 rides (including 17 roller coasters!) plus the 20-acre Splash Works water park , you can easily spend a jam-packed weekend at Canada’s Wonderland.

We took my 9 year old niece here for the first time – her first-ever time on roller coasters – and she rocked it! We all had a blast on the rides and made memories we’ll never forget.

While Canada’s Wonderland is known for their summer fun, they also have fall fun (and scares!) with their Halloween Haunt and WinterFest with magical holiday attractions.

Planning a trip to Canada’s Wonderland? Make the most of your trip with these 10 best tips!

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1. Buy your tickets to Canada’s Wonderland online (and save!)

Buy your tickets to Wonderland online ahead of time and save money and time! Get discount tickets online and save over 30% off gate admission.  

There are numerous ticket options online such as the Daily Pass, Two-Day Ticket, Group Tickets, and more! 

Pay $59.99 for adults or $39.99 for juniors/seniors (plus tax as of 2022) vs $75 at the gate! Of course, it would be well worth it to purchase the season pass if you plan on visiting twice or more during the season.

Tip: The Season Pass and Two-Day Ticket are the same price, so opt for the season pass in case you decide on returning again for some more fun!

By purchasing your Canada’s Wonderland tickets online ahead of time, you can also add-on other packages such as drinks, dining, Fast Lane, and more!

Parking is an additional fee and costs $30 online or at the gate.

There is a $6.99 processing fee for booking online at www.canadaswonderland.com , but you will still come out ahead by saving on admission prices!

Insider tip: If you’re a CAA member,  you get even cheaper one day or two-day admission tickets to Canada’s Wonderland ! We paid $44.49 each – a whopping $30 off of gate prices and $15 cheaper than booking direct online! We also purchased cheaper add-ons like the drink package and parking. Check with your place of work if they have a corporate rate, too! It’ll be the same as the CAA discount. Costco no longer sells Canada’s Wonderland tickets.

2. Plan ahead!

I’m a huge planner (maybe even an obsessive over-planner?!) but I love looking at maps and information ahead of time to maximize our visit. 

Check out the Canada’s Wonderland map to get a feel for the park. You can even scope out the rides ahead of time, check height restrictions, watch POV videos of roller coasters, source out the bathrooms, check out the dining options, and much more! 

By planning ahead, it gave us a direction to head in and where to start at the beginning of the day so we wouldn’t waste any time!

You can also check out what special events are happening while you’re there.

Download the Canada’s Wonderland app – it’s free! Use it with the park’s free Wi-Fi and get updated on ride wait times, enjoy special offers and discounts inside the park, use the interactive map, view height requirements, mark where you park, and much more! This is a super handy feature to have if you aren’t familiar with the park.

Insider tip: There is a height check station near the front gates to help you and your kids figure out what rides they can go on. This saves time from having to run up to the entrance of each ride to check if they are tall enough to ride (and to avoid disappointment!). You can also check out the height requirements for each ride online .

3. Arrive early

Canada’s Wonderland opens at 10:00 am daily. If you want to park close to the gate, arrive early! The later you arrive, the further you’ll have to walk (and you’ll already be walking a lot)! Plus, it’s handier to park close to the gate if you have small children.

We left our home around 8:00 am and stopped at Tim Hortons on the way up (how Canadian, eh?😂), and we arrived by 9:20 – plenty of time. We thought we’d be bored waiting but we hung out, drank our coffee, and headed into the park around 9:40. 

You can enter Canada’s Wonderland after a quick security screening and head in the general direction you want to start in, before being blocked off. 

The blockages are promptly removed at 10:00 as a stream of people start running to their preferred ride. 😂 As it turned out on our visit, there was no rush! The forecast wasn’t looking very favourable but I think that turned a lot of people away – we hardly had to wait longer than 5-10 minutes for a ride on a Sunday!

4. Bring a small crossbody bag or purse

Leave your extra paraphernalia in your car. Lockers are available but expensive – they cost anywhere from $17-$30 for the day depending on size. 

You don’t need anything but your car keys, phone (for photos or to use the Canada’s Wonderland app), and a debit card or credit card, since the park is entirely cashless now! All of these items fit perfectly in a small crossbody bag !

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The rides have storage bins to leave your stuff behind since you can’t have any loose objects – I would also recommend removing any glasses and hats (we saw a few of those go flying!). 

The storage bins are secure and are locked when you go on your ride. Some are even on a pulley line so they greet you on the other side of the platform after riding!

There is no storage bin for the Vortex or the Guardian. I rode with my small crossbody bag on the Vortex but sat the Guardian out while Dana took Scarlett on the Guardian, since you can’t have any loose personal items and there aren’t any bins for that ride. You have to store your belongings in a paid locker or leave it with a non-rider.

5. The Single Day Drink Refill is worth it!

I highly recommend the drinks package! For $16.99 (or $12.99 when bought as a Ride & Refresh Package with CAA), you can get a 16 oz refill of water, soda, ice tea, sparkling water, lemonade, and much more every 15 minutes ! 

The refill stations were located all throughout the park. You’re given a wristband which gets scanned and you’re given a new cup every time – which saves you from having to carry a refillable plastic cup around the park!

If you were to purchase a drink individually, you’re looking at $6-$7+ each time!

You can also bring your own water bottle (if you’re willing to carry it around, or maybe you’re bringing a stroller!), as there are a few water fountain fill stations located around the park.

6. Wear sturdy shoes!

While I saw loads of people in flip flops, I’ve come to appreciate supportive footwear as I’m getting older. 😅

Not only will you be doing a lot of walking throughout your visit to Canada’s Wonderland, you also can’t removed your shoes and leave them behind in the storage bins. I’d be worried to lose my flip flops on a ride! For that reason, I’d highly recommend wearing running shoes.

7. Get the FunPix pass!

This was by far the best purchase of the day. Some of the roller coasters snap a photo of you while you’re midway through the ride, leaving you with hilarious captures of your time on the coaster. 

The FunPix pass is totally worth getting to keep those memories to look back on. It was $25 for unlimited digital photos, which just made sense getting since an individual photo is $17. The FunPix pass is perfect for those wanting to get photos from every ride it’s offered on and if there are multiple people in your group that want a copy.

During our visit, photos were being offered at Leviathan, Behemoth, Yukon Striker, and Ghoster Coaster.

You’re sent an email link to create an account and you can access and edit all your photos! Head to the photo booth after your ride and load it on your card yourself or head to the counter for assistance.

We loved this option since it’s way more convenient than carrying around a printed photo with you all day (although that is still an option!).

Tip: It’s $19.99 to purchase the FunPix pass online . You can also purchase a season pass for $44.99! It’s also valid for photos with Peanuts characters and for the roaming photographers throughout the park!

8. Be sun safe!

Be sure to apply sunscreen prior to entering the park so you don’t have to pack it with you. Sun is deceptive and you can easily get burnt while waiting in line. Bring a hat (check out my favourite ponytail hat! ) and sunglasses but be sure to remove them prior to hopping on a ride!

9. Pack a cooler!

While Canada’s Wonderland has a no outside food policy (aside from baby food and water bottles) and they check your bags at the gate entrance, you can pack a cooler to keep in your car with drinks and snacks for a picnic if you don’t want to purchase park food or just need a break from the rides.

• Lightweight insulation keeps contents chilled for up to 24 hours
• Large, accessible opening for loading, unloading and cleaning
• Food grade BPA-free liner with welded seams keep spills and splashes contained

There are plenty of grassy areas for a picnic just outside the gates. Just be sure to have your hand stamped prior to exiting so you can get back in! This is when arriving early comes in handy so you can grab a parking spot closest to the gates!

There are, of course, plenty of dining deals and dining options within the park but it does add up quickly. There are gluten-free dining options along with vegan, halal, and more!

Insider tip: Is it even a Canada’s Wonderland trip without indulging in a funnel cake? They’re the epitome of theme park food fare for me, and are a must!

10. If you plan on visiting the Splash Works, bring towels!

We fully anticipated visiting the water park, but we were having so much fun on the rides we ran out of time! Splash Works opens daily at 11:00 am.

If this is something you’re planning to do on your visit to Canada’s Wonderland, be sure to bring your swimsuit, towels , and sunscreen!

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You will have to rent a locker for your items and they must be paid for with a credit card (debit cards are not accepted).

What to pack for Canada’s Wonderland

• A cooler with drinks and snacks (plus lunch if you plan on having a picnic!)
• A small crossbody bag or purse that can easily be tucked away in the cubbies on rides
• Comfortable shoes
• Hats and sunglasses (just be sure to remove prior to riding any roller coasters!)
• Bandaids or rock tape for blisters (I never go anywhere without rock tape!)
• Credit card for purchases (or your debit card, but remember the lockers don’t accept them!)

Canada’s Wonderland Essential Information

Address : 1 Canada’s Wonderland Drive, Vaughan L6A 1S6

How to get there : Your best bet is driving or carpooling. Exit off the 400 to Rutherford Road in Vaughan (exit 33) then head straight through the lights on Canada’s Wonderland Drive. Parking is $25 (or discounted through CAA).

Hours: Wonderland is open daily from 10:00 am – 10:00 pm. Splash Works is open daily from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm.

Admission : Gate admission is $80 (2023). Grab your tickets online and save 30% and pay $54.99 for adults or $39.99 for juniors/seniors. There is a $6.99 processing fee. Kids 3 and under do not require a ticket.

Rentals: If you require a stroller or wheelchair rental, those are available. You can rent a single or double stroller for $15.99 and $25.99 respectively for the day, or $20.99 for a wheelchair or $50 for an electric convenience vehicle.

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I never knew you could buy tickets online. That being said the last time I visited was in 2008 ha! so times have certainly changed

Lots of great tips, thanks! Just an update, Costco does sell passes, but only online. Four passes, including parking, for $200.

Thanks so much John! They must’ve brought that back this year – I will definitely update!

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Canada's Wonderland

Join us and experience Canada's premier amusement park! This incredible one day getaway has something for everyone, so bring along the whole family for a day of thrills at Canada's Wonderland.

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Canada's Wonderland features 70 rides including 16 roller coasters, 2 kid's areas, a 20 acre water park, live shows, and so much more. There's something for everyone at Wonderland...join us for a day away without the stress of driving.

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Canada's Wonderland is an amusement park located outside Toronto that offers many attractions and activities across more than 200 acres, making it a must-visit destination for thrill-seekers and families alike.

One of the main reasons to visit Canada's Wonderland is its incredible collection of exhilarating rides. Thrill-seekers can brave the intense drops and loops of rides like Leviathan, Behemoth and Ghoster Coaster. At the same time, those seeking a milder adventure can enjoy the diverse selection of family rides, the 20-acre Splash Works water park and other attractions throughout the park.

Aside from the rides, Canada's Wonderland also offers live entertainment, shows and special events. From spectacular performances to themed events and fireworks, there's always something happening at the park to keep visitors entertained. Visitors encourage families with younger children to bring snacks and beverages when visiting Canada's Wonderland; the food options available at the park can be expensive, the lines for food can be long and it's not uncommon for some food outlets to be closed during certain times. 

Canada's Wonderland is about 55 miles north from downtown Toronto. The park is generally open from May to December; hours vary by month and event. During the summer season, you can expect the park to be open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. General Admission costs vary by month. Ticket prices start at CA$54.99 (around $41) for adults and CA$49.99 (around $37) for kids. Past travelers advise buying the tickets online to be eligible for promotions and additional discounts. For more information, check out Canada's Wonderland  website .

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When you need a break from the hustle and bustle of Canada's biggest city, you can hop on a quick, 15-minute ferry ride to the Toronto Islands. Amidst the towering skyscrapers of the city's mainland, this cluster of islands and islets provides a refreshing green oasis. The three interconnected islands – Centre, Ward's, and Algonquin – eliminate the need for constant boat transfers, allowing you to explore the entire area seamlessly. Each of these main islands offers a distinct experience, ensuring there is something unique to discover every time.

Centre Island lives up to its name by offering a variety of attractions, including picnic areas, beaches, sporting rentals and the Centreville Amusement Park. This park boasts more than 30 rides, a petting zoo and a charming boating lagoon. On the other hand, Ward and Algonquin provide a more relaxed atmosphere adorned with picturesque 1920s-style cottages and English gardens.

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The latest attraction to be added to the Canada's Wonderland fleet doesn't look like it's coming any time soon, despite the promise of a June opening .

Canada's Wonderland's Splash Works water park is set to expand this summer with the addition of a thrilling new attraction; a raft-based water slide called Moosehorn Falls where riders will be shot up a 42-foot tall wall face, giving them the feeling of a zero-gravity experience.

Whenever it opens, that is.

The early excitement for the slide was palpable when it was first announced alongside the planned additions to the park for the 2024 season, promising to be the marquee event of the summer for Canada's Wonderland.

While the slide was originally slated to open in June, YouTube channel  Amusement Insiders has recently published an update showing the water slide looking very much not ready for operation by the end of the week.

"They are a little bit behind on the electrical and plumbing building by the looks of things," the video host says, outlining the current process on the attraction.

The pathways to the attraction and surrounding area also appear to have yet to be developed.

Messaging on the Canada's Wonderland website has shifted from claiming the slide will be opening in June to promising a "summer 2024" opening.

At the time of publication, Canada's Wonderland has not returned blogTO's request for comment on the updated timeline for Moosehorn Falls, so thrill-seekers will have to wait patiently to see when they'll finally get to make a splash.

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The weather for the first long weekend of the summer in the city is expected to be a little more comfortable and absolutely gorgeous.

Apart from some rain expected on Saturday, there will be no extreme heat as temperatures will be at or slightly below seasonal averages ahead of the Canada Day holiday on Monday.

And what better way to enjoy the outdoors with a variety of events happening in the city and across the Greater Toronto Area.

Pride Toronto Festival

Pride Toronto is celebrating Pride Month in the city as the Dyke March, Pride Parade, Streetfair and the Trans Pride festival will be featured this weekend.

Local and international artists, as well as DJs, will be performing throughout the heart of the gay village. There will be programming for youth and families as well.

Beginning Friday morning, Church St. will be closed to traffic from north of Dundas St. E. to south of Hayden St. Wellesley St. E. will also be closed from Yonge St. to Jarvis St.

For more information about all the events, click here .

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The queer party event continues at Barbara Hall Park this weekend, which is the scene of music, food, drinks and extraordinary performers in the heart of city’s gay village as part of Pride month.

The free event will also feature world-class DJs, legendary music producers and drag royalty.

For entertainment lineups, click here .

Lavazza Inclucity Film Festival

The Distillery Historic District will transform into an open-air cinema featuring international films representing Canada’s diverse and cultural mosaic along with special guest appearances.

The film and street festival runs from June 27 to July 21. Reservations and advance tickets are required to attend the screenings.

For more information, click here .

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Harbourfront Centre

The heart of the city’s waterfront will kick off the summer with a long weekend lineup of free and ticketed events.

Outdoor concerts featuring Tyler Shaw, Fefe Dobson and Choir! Choir! Choir! tops the list of music, dance, comedy, food and family-friendly activities.

An evening with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and award-winning comic Martha Chaves is also on tap.

For reservations and tickets, click here .

Rhythms of Canada Festival

Three days of delicious food and activities will be featured at the Aga Khan Museum for the free Rhythms of Canada Festival on Saturday.

Special programming such as tote bag design and clay tile-making workshops, musical performances and the museum’s world-class art collection from across the Muslim world will also entertain and inspire visitors of all ages.

The event will run from noon to 8 p.m.

Taste of Somalia

Nathan Phillips Square will host the first-ever Taste of Somalia Summer Festival on Friday and Saturday.

Toronto, home to one of the largest Somali communities in the world, will get a taste of the country’s food, music, heritage and culture.

Emerging local talents and some of today’s leading performers in the Somali community will be featured.

The event is free to attend. For more information, click here .

‘Taste the World’ Food Tour

The eclectic Kensington Market neighbourhood will be the scene of a guided tour where you can take a bite out of ethnic eats from places like Tibet and Jamaica.

The tour, which begins in the morning, will also feature insider knowledge of quirky mom-and-pop shops and eye-catching graffiti.

To book your spot, click here .

Canada’s Wonderland

The amusement park north of the city will kick off its Celebration Canada event on Friday with authentic food like lobster rolls, smoked pork ribs and Nanaimo bar milkshakes.

There will also be cultural performances by the Smoke Trail Singers, live music, kid-friendly axe throwing and other activities.

Also on Sunday, the park will host a night of fireworks ahead of the Canada Day holiday.

For tickets and more information, click here .

The Big Bounce Canada Tour

The biggest touring inflatable event in the world is coming to Hamilton this weekend.

Hanes Corn Maze in Dundas is hosting seven massive inflatable attractions including the newly expanded 24,000 sq. ft. World’s Largest Bounce House and the new deep sea foam party inflatable OctoBlast.

The ticketed even will run from Saturday to Sunday.

To book your visit, click here .

Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival

Berry season is in full swing north of Toronto.

Whitchurch-Stouffville will host the annual strawberry festival this weekend where thousands are expected to enjoy a pancake breakfast, festival market and live entertainment.

The free event, which takes place in Memorial Park in the heart of at Stouffville, begins on Friday and ends Sunday.

For all the details, click here .

Take a virtual ride on Canada's Wonderland's rides in your own home with our POV roller coaster videos

Here's how to take a virtual ride at home on the coasters and attractions of Canada's Wonderland

If you’re self-isolating or stuck with the kids at home and looking for something exciting to do, we thought we’d offer up the rides at Canada’s Wonderland and bring the amusement park to you! 

You can take a virtual ride on 16 coasters, 11 thrill rides and seven family rides with our first-person ‘point-of-view’ (POV) videos on Youtube. The kids will love that they can experience some of the grown-up rides virtually, even though they may not, technically, be tall enough to ride in person. Or maybe you can convince your non-ride-loving significant other to give it a try!

Here’s how to set up your virtual ride: 

• Open up your web browser to head to Youtube or open the Youtube app on your TV. 
• Place a couple of chairs in front (two by two works best) and have a seat! Some parents with little kids use laundry baskets. Please exercise caution if you're holding it. 
• Go to the Canada’s Wonderland channel (find this through the search function)
• Go to our ‘Playlists’  and choose either Roller Coaster POVs , Thrill Ride POVs or Family Ride POVs . 
• Choose your ride, and hit play! 
• If you have a VR headset, load the video up on your phone or gaming system to enjoy an even more immersive ride experience!

Below are just some of the ride POVs available. 

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Timberwolf Falls

Video your kids riding the rides and share to social - we’d love to see!  Have fun, stay safe and healthy everyone! 

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Canada's Wonderland

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