Canada’s Wonderland amusement park is one of Canada’s most popular entertainment destinations, offering visitors an unforgettable experience. In this article, we’ll explore the best rides not to be missed, exciting activities to discover and hotels ideally located near the park.
About Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan, Ontario
Canada’s Wonderland is Canada’s largest amusement park and one of North America’s largest theme parks. It offers rides, shows, restaurants and entertainment for all ages.
The park is located north of the Greater Toronto Area. According to its official website, the park has more than 200 attractions, including 18 roller coasters such as Leviathan, Behemoth and Yukon Striker.
Canada’s Wonderland opened its doors for the first time on May 23, 1981, becoming Canada’s first major theme park. The park welcomes over 3.5 million visitors per season.
In its early days, it already offered several rides and shows. Over the years, Canada’s Wonderland has added new rides and more thrills. Today, it covers 300 acres (or the equivalent of 227 soccer fields).
Taking a photo with family or friends in front of the fabulous mountain and fountains is a classic!

Canada's Wonderland amusement park – Ticket prices and rates
Tickets can be purchased on site or online at Canada’s Wonderland. If you buy them on site, the tickets are much more expensive than online. So I recommend you buy them before you get to the site.
Admission is free for children under 2.
Here are the prices posted on the Canada’s Wonderland website as of October 26, 2026. The season passes on sale at that time are the 2027 passes, and a processing fee of up to $9.99 plus taxes applies:
| Ticket type | Price | Benefits |
| One-day ticket | From $45 online (listed reference price: $90) | Park admission on the date you choose |
| Silver Pass season pass (2027) | $89 | Unlimited visits to Canada’s Wonderland and Splash Works through Labour Day 2027; Halloween Haunt and WinterFest 2026 included; Bring-A-Friend ticket discount; 15% off food and merchandise |
| Gold Season Pass (2027) | $105 (or a $9/month membership that auto-renews after 12 months) | Unlimited visits to all Midwest Six Flags parks, including Cedar Point; Halloween Haunt admission; Bring-A-Friend ticket discount; 15% off food and merchandise |
| Prestige Season Pass (2027) | $239 (or a $20/month membership that auto-renews after 12 months) | Access to all Six Flags parks in North America for the rest of 2026 and all of 2027; free general parking; fountain beverages included every visit; 20% off food and merchandise; 2 complimentary Bring-A-Friend tickets per year; one single-use Fast Lane per visit; VIP lounge access |
Other options can be added to enhance your day, such as :
- Daily Fast Lane: from $79, to bypass the regular lines on select rides and attractions for one visit.
- All Season Fast Lane: $799, to get Fast Lane on every visit of the season.
- Single Day FunPix: $24.99, to get all the photos taken in the park during the day, with unlimited digital downloads.
- Single Meal Deal: $29, including an entrée with a side, a regular-sized beverage and an individual snack.
- All Day Dining: $39, for an entrée with a side at participating restaurants every 90 minutes. This plan does not include drinks.
- Premium All Day Dining: $49, for an entrée with a side (or a snack) every 90 minutes, plus fountain beverages all day with refills every 15 minutes.
- VIP Lounge Access (The Gryphon’s Crown): grab-and-go snacks, lounge seating and phone charging. As of October 26, 2026, it is listed as "On Sale Soon", and it is included with the Prestige Pass.

While we’re on the subject of passports, we might as well talk about the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card!
It gives 2 Scene+ points for every dollar spent on entertainment at theme parks like Canada’s Wonderland. It also avoids the 2.5% foreign currency conversion fee when visiting other Cedar Fair parks in the U.S.
Then exchange 1,000 Scene+ points for a $10 discount on your grocery bill or travel expenses.
Discounts on Canada's Wonderland tickets
The AIR MILES program used to let you redeem Dream Miles for a one-day ticket to Canada’s Wonderland. AIR MILES has since become Blue Rewards, and as of October 26, 2026, the Leisure and Attractions category of its catalogue does not list any Canada’s Wonderland ticket.

Hotels near Canada's Wonderland
Several hotels in the vicinity of Canada’s Wonderland offer room and attraction packages.
- Aloft Vaughan Mills: The closest hotel to Canada’s Wonderland is Aloft Vaughan Mills. This top-rated hotel is also right next to Vaughan Mills, a large shopping center with a LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Toronto.
- TownePlace Suites Toronto Northeast/Markham: This hotel is perfectly located between Canada’s Wonderland and the Toronto Zoo. What’s more, it gives free breakfast to all its guests and its rooms have a kitchenette.
- Courtyard Toronto Vaughan: Renovated in recent years, easy access to highways 400 and 407. The Courtyard Toronto Vaughan is a 10-minute drive from Canada’s Wonderland.
- SpringHill Suites Toronto Vaughan: This contemporary hotel has large rooms and also offers free breakfast to all guests.
- Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel: Right in downtown Toronto, it’s further away than the Canada’s Wonderland hotels above. But it’s glued to Toronto’s Rogers Centre. If you also want to see a Blue Jays baseball game during the season, you can even attend from certain privileged rooms!
Do you have Marriott Bonvoy points thanks to a Marriott Bonvoy® American Express®* Card by any chance? You could get a free night or even a free night certificate to make that stay cheaper.
Or, if you have points from your favorite loyalty program, check to see if you can use points to reimburse your Canada’s Wonderland getaway. For example Scene+points, NBC Rewards points and TD Rewards points.
Discover the best rides at Canada's Wonderland
AlpenFury
AlpenFury is the ride that opened at Canada’s Wonderland in summer 2025.
It’s Canada’s longest, tallest and fastest launch coaster, with a top speed of 115 km/h. It features two dazzling accelerations, one of which propels passengers to a dizzying height of 50 meters. What’s more, its nine inversions are guaranteed to thrill and delight.
The Leviathan
The Leviathan is a ride for thrill-seekers of all kinds. It’s one of the biggest and tallest roller coasters in the world. It’s a gigantic roller coaster, measuring 1.6 kilometers in length.
It soars to a thrilling height of 93 metres in the air, then plunges into a steep 80-degree freefall. Then the cars speed along at 148 kilometers per hour, turning in curves of over 90 degrees.

Yukon Striker
The Yukon Striker is another ride that takes passengers’ breath away and makes them scream in terror for two minutes!
The ride begins by hanging for 3 long, interminable seconds before reaching a speed of 130 km/h. In addition, there will be inversions and a complete 360-degree loop.
Behemoth
In less than 4 seconds, passengers accelerate from 0 to 125 km/h. It’s another Leviathan and Behemoth ride to try.

The Bat
It’s a merry-go-round that goes forwards… and back again! For connoisseurs, it’s the same style as La Ronde‘s Boomerang.
Drop Tower
Passengers ascend 70 meters into the air, then wait for agonizingly long seconds before being suddenly dropped at 100 km/h to the ground.
The Windseeker, Flight Deck, Backlot Stunt Coaster and Psyclone are just some of the rides you’ll want to try out.
Planet Snoopy and children's rides
Conversely, Kidzville and Planet Snoopy are places that appeal to younger guests. They have their own level of rollercoaster fun.

Splash Works Water
Splash Works Water is the part of the park with water slides, a swimming pool and water games. In 2026, this part of the park opened on Saturday, May 30. It also features a thrill ride called “Moosehorn Falls”.
Canada's Wonderland site map and photos
The official Canada’s Wonderland map contains full information on minimum size requirements.
On the map, you’ll see several Fun Pix pictograms, where a photo is taken during the ride. You need to have purchased the Fun Pix option to have unrestricted access and unlimited downloads.
What’s more, several official park photographers are scattered throughout the park in strategic locations, and Fun Pix lets you get those photos.

Canada's Wonderland – Shows
There’s more to the park than just rides! During the day, a variety of stunts, musicals, bands, circus acts and sky dives are presented.
Each day’s program is different and may vary, so it’s a good idea to check their calendar before you visit.
Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang always put on a big show at the Peanuts Gazebo in the Planet Snoopy section. They organize dances and get-togethers for children.
For guests looking for some adrenaline-pumping action, take in the aerial madness of the Fall Out Stunt Dive Show and Victoria Falls High Divers.
Canada's Wonderland – Events
Halloween Haunt: Every year on autumn evenings, Canada’s Wonderland offers a terrifying Halloween Haunt, filled with zombies, mazes, monsters, spooky shows and scary attractions. Not recommended for children under 13, as it’s really spooky. Some rides are open and visitors can ride them in the dark. An additional ticket must be purchased in addition to the regular park ticket.
Camp Spooky: On weekends in September and October, kids can have their Halloween party too! This gentle, family-friendly event features candy, a Halloween costume parade for kids, live entertainment with The PEANUTS band, and meet-and-greets with Halloween characters.
Winter Fest: Takes place between November and early January. It’s a new event at Canada’s Wonderland. It includes ice skating on Snow Flake Lake, a dozen shows, holiday food tastings, millions of spectacular lights and hundreds of magnificent Christmas trees throughout the park, including two 15-metre-high Christmas trees on International Street.
Oktoberfest: This German festival takes place on weekends in September. Enjoy authentic German-themed sausages, schnitzel, giant Bavarian pretzels and cold beers, while listening to traditional bands.
Celebration Canada: First week of July. Celebrate Canada’s birthday with music, traditional Aboriginal performances, street performers, poutine and other Canadian delicacies.
Fireworks: On certain dates only, such as Canada Day and long vacation weekends.
KidZfest: Mid to late July. It’s a party just for kids! They can meet Peppa Pig and Marvel superheroes, enjoy dance parties, music and shows.
Canada's Wonderland – Opening hours
Canada’s Wonderland is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. during the summer. The park may close earlier in spring and autumn, when the sun sets earlier. We strongly recommend that you check the calendar before visiting the park.
Splash Works opens in late May and runs until early September.
Canada's Wonderland – Parking
In 2025, when purchased online, parking at Canada’s Wonderland cost the amounts below (all taxes included). These rates were not posted on the official website as of October 26, 2026, so check them when you book:
- $30 per car or van
- $40 for VIP parking
- $40 for camping trailers
Explore Niagara Falls and Toronto during your stay
While you’re in the Toronto area, visit Niagara Falls and the surrounding area!
The famous falls are located 1h30 from Canada’s Wonderland, and make an excellent one- or two-day getaway.
To visit other parks, read our article on theme parks around the world.
Photo credit: Canada’s Wonderland
Where is Canada's Wonderland?
Canada’s Wonderland is located in Vaughan, northwest of downtown Toronto.
What are the payment methods and how do I pay at Canada's Wonderland?
Canada’s Wonderland is cashless. It accepts purchases by debit card, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover as well as via smartphone, thanks to Apple Pay or Google Pay.
There are also several Cash-to-Card Kiosks, where you can convert cash for a prepaid debit card. This card can be used anywhere in the park, and also to pay for purchases outside the park, free of charge.
When does Canada's Wonderland open?
The park usually opens in early May.
In 2026, Canada’s Wonderland opened its doors on Sunday, May 3.




