Canada's Wonderland, Vaughan

Name: Canada's Wonderland
Address: 1 Canada's Wonderland Drive, Vaughan, L6A 1S6, Canada
Telephone: +1 905-832-7000

#1 among attractions in Vaughan

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Facts and practical information

Canada's Wonderland is a 134-hectare theme park located in Vaughan, Ontario, a suburb approximately 25 kilometres north of Downtown Toronto. Opened in 1981 by the Taft Broadcasting Company and the Great-West Life Assurance Company as the first major theme park in Canada, it remains the country's largest. The park, currently owned by Cedar Fair, was the most visited seasonal amusement park in North America for several consecutive years until its temporary closure in 2020. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 23 May 1981 (43 years ago)Area: 0.5 mi²Visitors per year: 3.95 mil.Season: May - DecemberTotal rides: 70Roller coasters: 17Water rides: 11Coordinates: 43°50'30"N, 79°32'35"W

Address

1 Canada's Wonderland DriveMapleVaughan L6A 1S6 Canada

Contact

+1 905-832-7000

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Canada's Wonderland – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vaughan Mills, WindSeeker, Leviathan Roller Coaster, Behemoth Roller Coaster.

1.1 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Vaughan Mills, Vaughan
29 min walk • Vaughan Mills is a regional outlet mall located at the southeast corner of Highway 400 and Rutherford Road, in Vaughan, Ontario, just south of Canada's Wonderland.
~400 ftSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
WindSeeker, Vaughan
2 min walk • The WindSeeker in Vaughan, Canada is a towering testament to the thrill of heights and the joy of panoramic views. Located within the confines of Canada's Wonderland, the country's premier amusement park, this soaring swing ride offers guests a unique vantage point...
~1030 ftN
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Leviathan Roller Coaster, Vaughan
5 min walk • The Leviathan Roller Coaster stands as a towering icon of thrill and excitement in the city of Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. Located within Canada's Wonderland, the country's premier amusement park, this steel leviathan was unleashed upon the public in May 2012 and quickly...
~1150 ftSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Behemoth Roller Coaster, Vaughan
6 min walk • Behemoth is a steel roller coaster located at Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan, Ontario. Designed and developed by Swiss manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard, Behemoth opened to the public in May 2008 as the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Canada, a claim it held until 2012 when Leviathan opened at the same park.
~1140 ftS
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Backlot Stunt Coaster, Vaughan
6 min walk • Backlot Stunt Coaster is a launched roller coaster located at three Cedar Fair amusement parks. The first two installations opened at Kings Island and Canada's Wonderland in 2005 under the name Italian Job: Stunt Track, while the third opened at Kings Dominion in 2006 as Italian Job: Turbo Coaster.
~310 ftNE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Wonder Mountain's Guardian, Vaughan
2 min walk • Wonder Mountain's Guardian is a 4D, interactive dark ride roller coaster at the Canada's Wonderland amusement park located in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. Park management first proposed a dark ride located inside Wonder Mountain around 2004.
~920 ftSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Sledge Hammer Ride, Vaughan
5 min walk • Sledge Hammer is a ride at Canada's Wonderland. The Huss ride was opened to the public on May 4, 2003, and continues to operate today. Sledge Hammer is also the world's first and only 'giant jumping machine'. The ride has had serious mechanical issues, causing repeated closures.
~1010 ftNW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Ghoster Coaster, Vaughan
5 min walk • Ghoster Coaster, is a junior wooden coaster located at Canada's Wonderland whose name was shortened to just "Ghoster Coaster" for the 2010 season, as part of the transition to Planet Snoopy.
~990 ftE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Time Warp Roller Coaster, Vaughan
5 min walk • Time Warp is a flying roller coaster operating at Canada's Wonderland. It opened on May 2, 2004. Its theme featured the 2003 Paramount Pictures film Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life.
~850 ftS
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Mighty Canadian Minebuster, Vaughan
5 min walk • The Mighty Canadian Minebuster is a wooden roller coaster located at Canada's Wonderland amusement park in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada.
~1220 ftNE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Dragon Fyre, Vaughan
6 min walk • Dragon Fyre is a steel roller coaster located at Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. It was manufactured in 1980 but opened when the park made its debut in 1981.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Canada's Wonderland?

Nearby attractions include WindSeeker, Vaughan (2 min walk), Thunder Run, Vaughan (3 min walk), Shockwave, Vaughan (3 min walk), Orbiter, Vaughan (4 min walk).

How to get to Canada's Wonderland by public transport?

The nearest stations to Canada's Wonderland:

Bus

Jane Street / Norwood Avenue • Lines: 20, 4 (11 min walk)
Major Mackenzie Drive Stop #6863 • Lines: 4A (12 min walk)