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What Are the Top 9 Amusement Parks in Toronto?

Soubhik, B.A. L.L.B (Hons) Journalism (Certificate) By soubhik June 2, 2024 12 Min Read
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Amusement parks have been a source of entertainment for decades. The first amusement park opened as early as 1583, and everyone seems to have loved it more since then. People of all age groups have been enjoying a good time at these fun-filled places for ages.

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The Top Amusement Parks in Toronto1. Centreville Amusement Park2. Calypso Park3. Canadaโ€™s Wonderland4. Fantasy Fair5. Splash Island6. La Ronde7. Kidstown Water Park8. Wetโ€™nโ€™wild Toronto9. Sgt. Splatterโ€™s Project PaintballTakeaway

Toronto is said to have some of the best theme parks. Youโ€™ll find everyone from kids to thrill seekers of every age here. So, if you are there with your family and kids, you get a chance to make them happier. Yes, Toronto amusement parks will fill you with joy and excitement.

Here is the exclusive guide to help you maneuver through the best amusement parks in Toronto.

The Top Amusement Parks in Toronto

With a population of 2.9 billion, Toronto has a lot of busy locals and tourists to cater to every year, be it in food or entertainment. And the amusement parks are beautifully excelling in catering to individuals looking for exciting places to satiate their adventure-seeking souls. Following are the parks we have handpicked for our list of best amusement parks, which we think have the best attractions and even better thrill rides that youโ€™ll definitely visit again.

1. Centreville Amusement Park

Centreville amusement park is a favourite of children among all the visitors as it has tons of entertainment areas full of fun rides for everyone. The location is Centre Island, near the Toronto Islands which is offshore Ontario. Centreville is considered one of the best parks in Toronto because of all the facilities and attractions it has to offer. And the icing on the cake is the entry is free, making it a perfect place for a fun day out with your whole family or group.
Toronto Island Mine Coaster POV (4K 60FPS), Centreville Amusement Park Kiddie Coaster | No-Copyright
The main attraction at this park is the antique carousel, which dates back to 1907 and the ride has a historic culture of its own; it also has a miniature roller coaster. Other rides include the Ferris wheel, the lodge fume, bumper cars, twirling tea cups, and much more. And for when you get hungry after enjoying the rides, they have more than 10 food centers to satiate your cravings. They also have a farm as a part of their amusement park which is a unique feature. This farm houses many animal species like rabbits, chickens, cows, ponies, goats, and others, but it is shut down during the fall in addition, they also have dedicated ferry boats for reaching there.

2. Calypso Park

Calypso waterpark is very famous in Ontario and the whole of Canada as it is the largest water park in Canada. It is also the biggest theme park in Canada. With its location in Limoges, it has been an exciting source of attractions and rides not only for visitors from the city but also for the people of the whole world.
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Calypso stands out among other theme parks as it consists of almost 100 water games, 35 slides, and also two grand theme rivers. It also has the largest wave pool in the country. Furthering the list of facilities provided by Calypso, their water pools are heated at 28 degrees so its suitable for everyone including family and thrill-seeking individuals equally.

3. Canadaโ€™s Wonderland

Located within the greater Toronto area at Vaghun, Ontario, Canadaโ€™s wonderland is a 134-hectare amusement park that has been a favourite among visitors. Canadaโ€™s Wonderland is a great place in the city to spend time with family or have a picnic with friends. This park features more than 200 attractions among which there are about 18 roller coasters, one among them being the all-new Yokom-Striker, which is the longest, fastest and tallest dive roller coaster in the world. Canadaโ€™s Wonderland also has seasonal celebrations, specially designed to entertain kids and their families like Halloween Camps and Winter Fests for enjoyment. The park features another premium attraction called Splash Works. It houses more than 15 family-friendly rides to cool down on a hot summer day.
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There are also plenty of restaurants nearby to grab some quick meals on the walk which makes it special among other amusement parks.

4. Fantasy Fair

Fantasy Fair is a loved amusement park as it is an indoor amusement park. It also is the largest indoor amusement park in the whole of Ontario province. Fantasy fair has been serving since 1985 and has a ton of attractions that are suitable for children with their parents as well as adults. This fair features 12 full-sized rides like roller coasters and bumper cars which are loved by people of all ages along with a unique age-old carousel; which is one of the main attractions there at the park. It was constructed by the famous carousel constructor Charles Loof in 1985. It features about 8 stationary horses, more than 40 jumping horses, and 4 chariots on a 54-foot deck.
The Fantasy Fair is Toronto

5. Splash Island

This water park is an educational park among the amusement parks. Its two acres of dedicated land are located in the Toronto Zoo. A lot of visitors like to visit there on a hot summer day to cool off the heat. The rides are family-friendly rides made for kids and weโ€™re sure youโ€™ll find a ton of kids there splashing water at each other. As this water park is also an educational park, it hosts interactive games and exhibitions to teach the crowd about the flora and fauna of the aquatic world along with different climatic concepts like the water cycle and evaporation. This helps them spread awareness about aquatic life and importance of clean water and a lot of other environmental issues.

6. La Ronde

This amusement park is a local favorite because of its location and the nature of the operation. Located in Montreal and the largest amusement park in Quebec;ย La Ronde has a lot of rides to enjoy and other attractions and rides to spend your time at.
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It offers a variety of rides to choose from like thrill rides, family rides, and kidsโ€™ rides. Currently, this theme park is run by Six Flags and has a wide spectrum of rides to choose from ranging from thrilling roller coasters to water rides and fun experiences. Patrons have to purchase the tickets through the website and they can also check parking and other availability through the same website. The Canada Hustle team talked to Shenella Karunaratne, Licensed Professional Counselor, OnlineMFTPrograms.com, about amusement parksโ€™ role in fostering community and family connections. Here is what she said:
Shenella Karunaratne
Shenella Karunaratne
โ€œWhen it comes to strengthening family connections, amusement parks can be a great thing. These parks are meant to be entirely fun. So, spending time at one with your family can allow each of you to temporarily discard your worries and responsibilities โ€“ focusing just on having a good time together. At amusement parks, whether going on rides, enjoying the food, watching shows, or just walking around, families have the opportunity to create great memories together. Creating fun memories is excellent for bonding purposes.โ€

7. Kidstown Water Park

Kidstown water park is a park, as the name suggests, a park, especially for preschoolers and grade kids. It has its location in Scarborough and is operated completely by the city of Toronto. Kidstown is a great option in theme parks as it offers a wide range of kid-friendly rides like a wading pool, splash pads and so much more. The family visiting with kids can enjoy the grassy picnic spot and spend their time there. This water park generally operates from mid-June till labour day weekend. The timings of it can be checked online along with its entrance and other attractions to brush upon.

8. Wetโ€™nโ€™wild Toronto

Located in Brampton, Wetโ€™nโ€™wild is among the premium amusement parks. It is the perfect place to beat the summer blues by enjoying its huge rides and exploring the fun pools and other games. This theme park has different rides for people seeking different thrill levels. Their Bermuda Triangle and Big Surf are popular attractions among the others. They also have food accessible nearby so that you donโ€™t have to worry about your stomachโ€™s hunger pangs.

9. Sgt. Splatterโ€™s Project Paintball

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Paintball fights are a popular and growing concept when it comes to amusement parks and around the world. Hence this paintball project is very popular in Toronto. It has available rentals and packages and a dedicated space to play paintball fights with your peers.

Takeaway

Do whatever your expectation from a good amusement park might be, from a range of good roller coasters or any other amazing and fun ride, or a water park to cool off a hot sunny day, weโ€™re positive that any of these theme parks or amusement parks in Toronto will surely not disappoint you. You will make the trip for you and the people travelling with you thrilling and adventurous and surely something that theyโ€™ll cherish in their memories.

Last Updated on June 2, 2024 by Saket

 
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  • REGINA NDUTA MULLEH says:
    February 12, 2024 at 4:23 pm

    Thanks for compiling this comprehensive list of Toronto’s top entertainment venues! As a local, I am always on the lookout for new places to explore with friends and family, and this article provides a fantastic guide. I appreciate the detailed descriptions and insights into each parkโ€™s offerings, making it easier to plan our next trip. I canโ€™t wait to visit these parks and make lasting memories!

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