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Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

Canada's Wonderland wait times

Crowds today
22%
Rides tracked
63
All rides at Canada's Wonderland ↓
park time

23minUsual average queue here

Canada's Wonderland is forecast at a 22% crowd level today, which is quiet. Its lines average 23 minutes across the days we have recorded.

Queue times are read from Canada's Wonderland's own live feed every few minutes. The typical figures each ride is compared against - its usual wait, the hour it eases, its quietest and busiest readings - come from this ride's own recorded history, not from other parks.

The longest queue

AlpenFury.

It usually holds the longest line at Canada's Wonderland. Ride it first thing, or late in the day.

Usual wait for AlpenFury
70min
Park average
23min
AlpenFury queue times →

Short waits

4 of 19 rides.

That many usually queue for ten minutes or less, so most of the day is spent riding, not waiting.

Usually 10 min or less
4/ 19

Seasonal events at Canada's Wonderland

  1. to 1 Nov

    Halloween Haunt

    On 21 selected nights · Evening event

  2. to 1 Nov

  3. to 27 Dec

    WinterFest

    On 16 selected nights · Evening event

Event nights are among the busiest of the season. See the crowd calendar before you book.

Dates as published by the park. Always check the park's own site before travelling.

About Canada's Wonderland and live queue times

Canada's Wonderland is Canada's biggest theme park, sitting in Vaughan, Ontario, about 30 km north of Toronto. The coaster line-up is one of the best in North America: Leviathan (a giga coaster), Behemoth, Yukon Striker (a dive coaster), Fury (a spinning coaster), Wild Beast, and Vortex. A full Splash Works water park operates on the same site during summer.

All rides at Canada's Wonderland

63

Rides with enough recorded history have their own page - tap for the typical-day pattern and reliability.

Other theme parks in Canada

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Frequently asked: Canada's Wonderland

How long are the lines at Canada's Wonderland today?

Live wait times at Canada's Wonderland vary through the day and by season. Across its recorded history the park averages 23 minutes. Most signature rides see 30-60 minute waits during peak hours (11am-3pm), while early mornings and the last hour before closing are typically the quietest. Check the live Canada's Wonderland wait times page for up-to-the-minute queue times on every ride.

How busy is Canada's Wonderland today?

Canada's Wonderland is forecast at a 22% crowd level today, which is quiet - quieter than a normal day here. The live board shows what every ride is running right now, and the Canada's Wonderland crowd calendar has the same figure for every other date.

What time does Canada's Wonderland open and close?

Canada's Wonderland's opening hours change seasonally, typically opening between 9:30am and 10:30am and closing between 5pm and 8pm. Late-opening events and firework nights run later still. Check the Canada's Wonderland opening times calendar for today's exact hours.

Which rides are closed at Canada's Wonderland today?

The live board on this page shows which rides are closed right now, and updates itself. Closures are normal here: on a typical day there are about 61 ride closures at Canada's Wonderland (a ride going down, however briefly), and over the last 35 operating days the park lost around 24% of ride hours to them. The Canada's Wonderland ride reliability page ranks every ride, and a reopen alert tells you the moment a shut ride comes back.

When is the best time to visit Canada's Wonderland?

The quietest days at Canada's Wonderland are usually mid-week (Tuesday-Thursday) outside school breaks, with weekends and public holidays and school breaks being the busiest. For the shortest lines, arrive at opening and head to the biggest rides first. Our Canada's Wonderland best time to visit tool analyses historical wait times to recommend the quietest upcoming days.

How can I avoid long lines at Canada's Wonderland?

Three proven tactics: 1) arrive before the gates open and sprint to the biggest ride first, 2) ride popular attractions during lunch hours (12pm-1pm) or the final hour before closing when families start leaving, 3) check the live wait times to dynamically plan your next ride. Canada's Wonderland crowds follow predictable patterns - the best time to visit tool breaks these down day by day.

Where is Canada's Wonderland located?

Canada's Wonderland is located in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. Full address details, directions and opening hours are available on the park's official website.

Are Canada's Wonderland wait times live and accurate?

Yes - wait times on this page come directly from Canada's Wonderland's own ride system, the same data shown on the park's official app and in-park signs. They refresh every few minutes. Parks occasionally over-estimate lines by 5-15% to manage expectations, so actual walk times are sometimes shorter than posted.