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Canada's Wonderland

9580 Jane St · Vaughan, ON

Why you should go…

Opened in 1981 in nearby Vaughan, Canada's Wonderland is the country's largest amusement park with more than 200 attractions, including 17 roller coasters. Splash Works water park is included with admission in warmer months, and Planet Snoopy covers the younger-kids side. It typically operates seasonally from spring through Halloween, plus a winter light festival.

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General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Canada's Wonderland, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Casa Loma

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  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    High Park

    Free

    Toronto's biggest park, with trails, a free zoo, sports fields, and a famous cherry blossom grove.

    14 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    Royal Ontario Museum

    $25–$50

    Canada's largest museum spans dinosaur fossils, ancient Egypt, and a jagged crystal entrance you can't miss.

    14 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Attractions
    Iconic

    CN Tower

    $25–$50

    Toronto's 553-metre spire delivers a glass-floor look straight down and the best skyline views in the city.

    16 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

    $25–$50

    Glide along a moving walkway through a 96-metre underwater tunnel surrounded by sharks and rays.

    16 mi awayMore like this