Fun things to do at Wonderland in Vaughan
Canada’s Wonderland is a huge theme park located in Vaughan, Ontario. It’s been around since 1981 and is still going strong. Every year there are new rides which excites the kids, and makes it a great place to check out as a family. The day passes are slightly expensive, so you might want to order a season pass to save a lot of money if you plan to go to the park fairly often. It’s one of the most popular attractions in Canada, as a whole and is widely considered the “Disney Park” of Canada. Stay tuned for a list of many cool things to see at this park, and other fun things to do outside of the park if you want to just spend time beforehand or afterwards. Alright let’s get right into it.
Canada’s Wonderland, once owned by Paramount Parks is now currently owned by Cedar Fair, and it is the most visited seasonal park in North America, for many years in a row. It has 16 roller coasters, each with their own unique qualities and look, ranking it third in the world for number of coasters. It was originally built on a small village in Maple Ontario, but has now become something so big that many Canadians are proud of and regularly attend.
There are several areas in the park that have their own theme, including International Street, Medieval Faire, International Festival, Active Zone and many more. Since its opening, many things have changed. For example, many new themed areas now exist and many new rides are available and hugely popular, including Behemoth and Leviathan. Most people would agree that changes have been for the better.
If you’re afraid of roller coasters, there are still many things you can do at the park without having to scare yourself. Kidzville is a good place to start if you’ve never been on a ride before. It gives you a good taste of what the park has to offer and what it feels like to ride on a roller coaster for the first time. Albeit, the rides are very slow and not very exciting, but it does get you in the mood. Planet Snoopy is another thing to check out, where there are more kid friendly rides get give a try to, including Taxi Jam and Swan Lake, where you can relax on the pond and paddle around for half an hour. It’s probably the most relaxing thing to do at the park to be honest. There are also plenty of enjoyable carnival games where you and your friends can try to win awesome prizes. The games are pretty difficult but equally rewarding when you can actually beat the objective. Still, it’s a nice way to spend some time and challenge yourself. It makes for a good laugh when you lose, too. Canada’s Wonderland in Vaughan also has nice live shows that are especially fun for the kids to enjoy. Charlie Brown’s Pirate Adventure and Jungle Journey are especially loved by the children. For food, try the funnel cakes or beaver tails to get an authentic Canadian experience. Click to learn more about fun things to do at wonderland in Vaughan.