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Canada's Wonderland

Toronto, Canada

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History of Paramount Canada's Wonderland
The park first opened in 1981. At that time, Wonderland only had 5 roller coasters. They are
The Mighty Canadian Minebuster, Wild Beast, Dragon Fire, Ghoster Coaster, and Blauer Enzian, which is now Thunder Run. Thunder Run was first located where The Fly is now, but in 1986 it had been moved into the Wonder Mountain. Before Splash Works opened in 1992, Minebuster ran with nothing around it. In 1985, SkyRider was added and shared the back of the park with the Minebuster. In 1987, The Bat was added to the park. Vortex was added in 1991. It's built over the Wonder Mountain and over the water. In 1994, Paramount Parks bought Wonderland, and that began the construction of Movie Themed Rides. The first was Top Gun in 1995. Drop Zone, the best ride in the park was added in 1997. The year 2000 began the construction of Mondial Flat Rides. Cliffhanger (2000), Shockwave (2001), and Psyclone (2002). In 2004, Tomb Raider : The Ride was built, which is Canada's only flying coaster. For 2005, The Italian Job : Stunt Track was added, which is located near the Minebuster.

How do you get to Paramount Canada's Wonderland?
Paramount Canada's Wonderland is located alongside Highway 400, about 20 minutes North of Downtown Toronto. To get to Paramount Canada's Wonderland, take Highway 400 to the Rutherford Road exit and the main entrance to the park is East of Highway 400, just North of Rutherford Road.

When is the best time to visit?
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays during the Summer, and Sundays during spring and fall.

How do I get tickets to Paramount Canada's Wonderland?
Tickets are avilable through Ticketmaster, online at http://www.canadas-wonderland.com, at the park, or through many corporate partners.

Plan your day at Paramount Canada's Wonderland
Come early to avoid rides with long queue waits, like IJ:ST. Come with comfortable clothing as you would with any park. Bring lots of water. Remember that they do not allow aluminum cans in the park.

Also bring lots of patience because lines get long during mid-day but thin out later on in the evening.
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(Rating)(Height)
The Italian Job Stunt Track7
Action Zone(Rating)(Height)
Psyclone554
Sledgehammer354
Grande World Exposition of 1890(Rating)(Height)
Top Gun954
Xtreme Skyflyer948
Mighty Canadian Minebuster948
Swings of the Century8
Paramount's Hollywood Stunt Spectacular8
Sky Rider7
Antique Carousel736
Jet Scream754
Tomb Raider: The Ride654
Hanna Barbera Land (Rating)(Height)
Swan Lake1036
Scooby-Doo's Haunted Mansion936
Scooby's Gasping Ghoster Coaster840
Hanna Barberry -Go-Round636
Scoobyville Rocketport536
Aerofield536
International Festival(Rating)(Height)
Vortex948
Klockwerks9
Thunder Run840
The Fly844
Shockwave754
Kidzville(Rating)(Height)
Frequent Flyers1036
Taxi Jam936
Kidzville Station836
Jokey's Jalopies536
Chopper Chase536
Flavourator4
Medieval Faire(Rating)(Height)
The Bat948
Dragon Fire948
Cliffhanger854
Drop Zone854
The Rage744
Spinovator744
Nightmares754
Wild Beast748
Nick Central(Rating)(Height)
The Wild Thornberry's Tree Top Lookout10
Rugrats Toonpike1036
Jimmy Neutron's Brainwasher7
Dora's Dune Buggies5
Paramount Action FX Theatre(Rating)(Height)
Spongebob Squarepants 3D1036
White Water Canyon Area(Rating)(Height)
Timberwolf Falls940
White Water Canyon740
Zoom Zone(Rating)(Height)
Jumpin' Jet536
Blast Off536
Silver Streak444

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Dining

Action Zone(Rating)
Mr. Sub7
Thrillburger4
Grande World Exposition of 1890(Rating)
Fingertown Funel8
Southside Grille7
New York Fries6
Hanna-Barbera Land(Rating)
Tiny Tom's Mini Donut Factory10
Scrappy Doo's Chicken Fingers8
New York Fries7
Scooby's Ice Cream5
International Festival(Rating)
New York Fries7
International Street(Rating)
Fingertown Funel10
Kidzville(Rating)
Cadbury Kidz Shoppe7
New York Fries6
Pizza Pizza4
Medieval Faire(Rating)
Fingertown Funel10
Mr. Sub7
Pizza Pizza6
White Water Canyon Area(Rating)
Traveler's RoadSide Cafe6

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