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Unleashing My Inner Thrill-Seeker at Canada’s Wonderland: A Day of Highs, Lows, and Loops!

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Picture this: a sizzling Saturday, skies as clear as my intentions to scream on every ride, and me finally popping my Canada’s Wonderland cherry. Yep, you read that right! After over a decade in Canada, I took my first plunge into the nation’s wonderland of roller coasters and fairy floss.

Tips & Advice
  • What: Canada's Wonderland
  • Where: Vaughan, Ontario [Map]
  • When: Opens May 1st, 
  • Hours: 10am to 6pm (or 10pm) [Schedule]
  • Price: $39.99 per person
  • Age: All-Ages
     
  • Why: Canada's largest theme park!
  • Tickets: Click here

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First off, let me set the scene. Sunshine poured down like liquid gold, and the park was buzzing—packed tighter than a can of sardines, or perhaps more fittingly, like cars on a roller coaster track. Weekends at Canada’s Wonderland? It’s where the action is, folks!

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You ever square off in water-shooting games? We got into full-on water wars and crushed it. The result? A ginormous unicorn pony and our cute, flippered buddy, Piwi the Penguin. These are not just souvenirs; they are trophies of our unyielding aim and fierce button mashing.

Matt with Team Mexico at Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan, Canada Matt with Team Mexico at Canada's Wonderland

The girls and I were like kids in a candy shop, but instead of sugary treats, our eyes were set on something far sweeter—adrenaline-pumping thrill rides. And let me spill a secret: I snuck out my camera during the rides. So, if you’re up for a virtual roller coaster experience, buckle up and click on my ride-along video!

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Time for some pro advice: snag a Fast Lane Pass! But listen, don't jump the gun. Hit all the attractions NOT covered by the Fast Lane Pass first. Then unleash that golden ticket and cruise through the park like you own the place. Fast Lane at Wonderland is a game-changer, trust me!

the swing mill taking us up high at Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan, Canada the swing mill taking us up high at Canada's Wonderland

Alas, we had to skip the Leviathan. Why? A two-hour queue was blocking our path to this legendary sea monster of a ride. To skip the line, we'd need a special Fast Lane Pass, and our thrill budget had its limits.

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New to the park? Head straight for Thunder Run, then tackle The Bat, Shockwave, and The Fly. Next stop: Vortex. Once you’re dizzy enough, venture into the Medieval Fair for the Wild Beast, Drop Tower, Nightmares and more. Your adrenaline will thank you later.

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How’s this for some Wonderland trivia? The park flaunts over 200 attractions and a mind-blowing 60+ thrill rides. It also holds several Canadian records, like the most roller coasters in the country—16 in total!

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Opened in 1981 by the Taft Broadcasting Company and The Great-West Life Assurance Company, the park later became Paramount Canada’s Wonderland under Paramount Parks' ownership from 1994 to 2006. Now, it’s under the Cedar Fair umbrella and still holds the crown as Canada's first and largest major theme park.

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So there you have it, my inaugural journey into the heart-pounding, scream-inducing, absolutely sensational world of Canada’s Wonderland. Now, when are you planning your trip? So grab your Fast Lane Passes, your spirit of adventure, and maybe a towel—you're in for a wild ride! Ready, set, Wonderland!

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