{"id":24947,"date":"2015-12-14T12:03:24","date_gmt":"2015-12-14T12:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/?p=24947"},"modified":"2022-09-19T10:58:01","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T10:58:01","slug":"canadas-wonderland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/destinations\/canada\/canadas-wonderland\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada’s Wonderland Travel Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Make your child’s dream come true in a premier amusement park \u2013 Canada’s Wonderland<\/p><\/div>\n

Face your fears and see if you can keep your lunch down on soaring roller coasters, have fun-in-the-sun pleasures in the water park, and make you child’s dream come true in a premier amusement park \u2013 Canada’s Wonderland. It’s really no wonder that this wonderland is an all-in-one entertainment package with thrills for every guest. From Ferris wheels to roller coasters, light & sound shows to water sports, it is deservedly one of the most visited amusement parks in North America.<\/p>\n

History<\/span><\/h2>\n

Construction of this park began in June 1979 and continued till 1981. The park was officially opened to public on May 23, 1981.<\/p>\n

Facts about Canada’s Wonderland<\/span><\/h2>\n

The park is spread over an area of 330 acres.Having 200 attractions (including games) with over 69 rides, it is the largest amusement park in Canada.With 16 roller coasters, it has the second-most roller coasters in an amusement park. It has about 6,000 trees and 75,000 shrubs. Halloween Haunt, a Halloween event, runs after the regular operating hours on evenings from Friday to Sunday in October. At 1,672 meter, Leviathan is the longest roller coaster in the park.<\/p>\n

Things to Do in Canada’s Wonderland<\/span><\/h2>\n

Canada’s Wonderland Rides \u2013<\/strong> This park has the most exhilarating collection of adrenaline-inducing rides and roller coasters in the country. Some of the themed sections are: International Street, Medieval Faire, Action Zone, KidZville, and more. Rides are categorized according to low, mid, moderate, high, and aggressive thrill levels of one to five.<\/p>\n

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  • Thrill Rides \u2013<\/strong> While the Backlot Stunt Coaster twists and turns through a helix and takes a series of quick drops, it takes riders up to 70 meters and descends at a 75\u00b0 angle with a speed reaching nearly 80 miles per hour. Other major thrill rides include SlingShot, Sledge Hammer, Time Warp, WindSeeker, and Drop Tower \u2013 which provides panoramic view of the park. While Leviathan is among the tallest roller coasters in the world, Flight Deck is the only inverted looping jet coaster in Canada.<\/li>\n
  • Family Rides \u2013<\/strong> A variety of relaxing rides awaits for those who prefer milder thrills. Hop on the hand-carved horses of the Antique Carousel; soar through the air on Swing of the Century, and tame the powerful rapids through caves in White Water Canyon. Klockwerks, Silver Streak, The Rage, and Timberwolf Falls are moderate level rides that suit best for all age groups.<\/li>\n
  • Kids Rides \u2013<\/strong> If you want your kids to fly, whirl, and swoop through entertaining rides then Planet Snoopy and KidZville are the places to be! Take a leisurely boat ride in Swan Lake or go on a trip in an antique car on Jokey’s Jalopies. Blast Off!, Chopper Chase, Jumpin’ Jet, and Peanuts 500 are ideal for little riders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Splash Works Water Park \u2013<\/strong> Comprising an area of 20 acres, this aquatic playground is the ultimate shelter in humid summers. Whitewater Bay (the largest outdoor wave pool in Canada), 400-m-long Lazy River, body flumes, tube rides, and water slides make sure visitors have a splashing day. Do not miss out on the thrill rides such as Barracuda Blaster, Pumphouse, Riptide Racer, and Super Soaker.<\/p>\n

    Starlight Spectacular \u2013<\/strong> It’s a light & sound show that takes place in the Royal Fountain near the Wonder Mountain. It is presented every night from June to September. You can also watch a concert in a 15,000-seat amphitheater \u2013 Kingswood Music Theatre.<\/p>\n

    Dinosaurs Alive \u2013<\/strong> Step back in time and stand face-to-face with animatronic dinosaurs. This section, with over 40 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, provides an educational experience about the \u201cAge of the Dinosaurs.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Wonder Mountain \u2013<\/strong> Built with over 1,000 tons of steel, this is the centerpiece of Canada’s Wonderland. Wonder Mountain’s Guardian, an exciting interactive roller coaster, begins with a climb to the top and with a descent to its core. On this 300-m-long ride, encounter mythical creatures and observe five different layers of a 4-dimensional medieval world.<\/p>\n

    Shopping \u2013<\/strong> Both sides of the International street, near the park entrance, are lined with souvenir shops, clothing stores, candy stores, and restaurants. Splash Surf Shop sells swimwear, flip flops, hats, and towels. For pop culture merchandise, popular gifts and toys head to Fun Shoppe in Medieval Faire.<\/p>\n

    \u00a0Canada’s Wonderland Map
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