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Best Amusement park rides in Canada
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Toronto Island Mine Coaster
Niagara SkyWheel
Pony Express
Log Flume Ride
Ocean Odyssey
Zombie Attack Niagara Falls
Riverview Park Train Ride
Tree Top Adventure
Zoo de Granby
Sky Hawk
Sugar Shack
Reviews
What a clean and beautiful place, the staff is very friendly, the animals are in good condition and the experience is unique, it is worth coming and they have environments for the animals in winter ✨️
Fun family activity! A lot of different animals to see, plenty of activities for kids and great food court. Free parking as well. We go every single year and absolutely love it!
The Zoo is simply amazing!
Different zones for kids to see how animals live in other countries.
Make sure to have a stroller if you have small kid, because who experience might take you 4-5 hours if you want to see every little piece.
Good food court available. Food was greatest but enough to get fed. Bring your own.
Prices are very good compared to other activities for a family of 4.
Also make sure to plan out the weather if you want to have good experience as some animals are hiding if too cold or sleeping if too hot.
Different zones for kids to see how animals live in other countries.
Make sure to have a stroller if you have small kid, because who experience might take you 4-5 hours if you want to see every little piece.
Good food court available. Food was greatest but enough to get fed. Bring your own.
Prices are very good compared to other activities for a family of 4.
Also make sure to plan out the weather if you want to have good experience as some animals are hiding if too cold or sleeping if too hot.
A very fun experience. Included in the funpass. Worth doing on it's own without the fun pass.
Loved it. We boarded with a group that included kids which their screaming at the zombies made it all the more fun. Longer than expected!
*Note i'm a person who can't use the motion on the 4D toy ride due to back condition but I can use the Zombie Attack motion is mostly light vibration and a little movement nothing like the toy ride - and it is more fun with the motion but be careful if you have a bad back!
Loved it. We boarded with a group that included kids which their screaming at the zombies made it all the more fun. Longer than expected!
*Note i'm a person who can't use the motion on the 4D toy ride due to back condition but I can use the Zombie Attack motion is mostly light vibration and a little movement nothing like the toy ride - and it is more fun with the motion but be careful if you have a bad back!
This was a fun ride and part of the Clifton Hill package we got along with the Sky Wheel. Lots of fun action and only mildly scary. The chairs only move around and it's kind of like a theater experience. I am prone to motion sickness so closed my eyes a couple of times and was fine.
For me as a 48yo mom, this was my fave attraction at Clifton Hill. It's a really fun 8 minutes or so, it was fast but cute, cute, cute. Just do it, won't break the bank and kids will love it and get a lil rush.
Went to this place with family and do recommend as a great family friendly activity, with loads of animals, long walks and activities for kids. Beware of the expensive admission fee though. They have some XL sized Ginger Tabby cats and a ride that takes you through the good portion of the zoo.
So for a first timer , we heard so many great things about Granby Zoo, and ended up dissapointed in it to say the least. First of all for a family of 4 (youngest is 2 years old) 97 CAD is a lot !!! And an extra 13 CAD to rent the stroller which is in the gift shop (a 1o min walk from the entrance ), and believe me if you have young kids you will need a stroller or carrier because it is a huge place (took us 4 hours and we didnt even visit it all) . Also bring finger food and snacks along, if you are visiting soon,coz only one restaurant was open and his options were limited to fast food.
On the good side ,we got to see lots of animals , they have a paper map you can get on the entrance to help you navigate your way, it had a big variety of animals...
But if you have sensitive nose , some places are extra smelly 😷 so be careful
On the good side ,we got to see lots of animals , they have a paper map you can get on the entrance to help you navigate your way, it had a big variety of animals...
But if you have sensitive nose , some places are extra smelly 😷 so be careful
I’ve been to a couple zoos in China and then I went to Granby “zoo”… this was a joke… most areas with the larger animals would have one or max 2 animals that usually didn’t have any energy and were far away. There were only two positive things I could think of. One it was not crowded but there wasn’t much to see anyways. Two the kids enjoyed staying in the water areas more than seeing the animals. I later brought them to a real water park to have more fun. Save your time money and energy from going here and choose another activity.
Fun little attraction across from the go karts. My son is hooked. A little more fun with a bigger crowd in the spring/summer, but still enjoyable without the competition. They seem to have updated/changed from the original visit we had a few years back. Recommended.
I have been coming to this amusement park my whole life and this is easily my favourite ride! The line is sometimes long and I never get soaked. I would highly recommend trying it.
The sky wheel was absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend going at night if you can. You will be able to catch the fireworks over Niagara falls as well as the night light up of the falls in the changing of the color. It's also a great opportunity to view Niagara falls from all angles and you get a couple of go around so we really enjoyed it.
Long line but worth it!! It’s odd you buy your tickets online and still have to check in at the Kiosk, there is no scan mobile ticket at the line.
It’s a bit overpriced, $50 for a family of 4 (2 toddlers), but the scenery is worth it.
Our unit was air conditioned and that was great! We really enjoyed it.
It’s a bit overpriced, $50 for a family of 4 (2 toddlers), but the scenery is worth it.
Our unit was air conditioned and that was great! We really enjoyed it.
Niagara has been my backyard growing up in Hamilton Ontario. I always wanted to try the wheel but they always had massive line ups waiting for hours. The day we visited Niagara Falls was busy but the line at the wheel was short so me and the wife decided to try it out. 15$ admission ticket and it’s a quick 10 minutes ride. Price is fair and the view is pretty nice depending on when you are taking the ride. We had a sunset view from the sky wheel. Good experience overall and good worth for the money for the 350 Niagara Falls views!
Absolutely beautiful view, you get a good time on the wheel itself as you get about 4-5 full spins before being let off. Hundreds of photos opportunities and you're able to get a great view of the volcano at the Dino Golf which occasionally spits out fire! (It'll probably go off about 4 times during your time on the wheel)
It costs $15 standard (13+) and $7 for children (12 and under)
It costs $15 standard (13+) and $7 for children (12 and under)
It's first come first serve so unless you think you can get a discount buying in advance, I see no advantage doing so. Great views! Good thing to do early to get a lay of the land in Clifton Hill Park.
The pods are air conditioned. Also a great way to rest and cool off if needed. No need to bring a towel!
The pods are air conditioned. Also a great way to rest and cool off if needed. No need to bring a towel!
Amassing ride
Amazinnnggggg free Zoo and 2$ train ride. Must go at least once. Felt the road was a bit too long, make sure you have enough stops. So many different animals and lizards and birds. The parks (2) for the kids were greattt... perfect loved it. Keep it mind free comes with a lot of different people.
It was such an amazing experience with all the 4d effects, laser shooting and screams.!! I stood 3rd in the shooting… lol I didn’t knew I was such a good shooter… Ohh yeah this was definitely my favourite part of the trip!
Sweet and helpful staff members, just the wait is a little long but still it was worth and fun!
Will visit again 🤓🤓
Sweet and helpful staff members, just the wait is a little long but still it was worth and fun!
Will visit again 🤓🤓
Grew up riding it awesome for babies
Riverview train ride, located at the end of the zoo, offers an amusing experience for kids at a cost of $2 per person aged 3 years and up. The highlight for the children is going through a little tunnel where they enjoy yelling to hear the echo.
The ride opens at 10:00 am, so it's best to arrive early to be first in line for tickets since the queue builds quickly. Just remember, the train operates in safe conditions only, meaning no rain, high winds, or thunder.
The ride opens at 10:00 am, so it's best to arrive early to be first in line for tickets since the queue builds quickly. Just remember, the train operates in safe conditions only, meaning no rain, high winds, or thunder.
Fun ride / game! Great for adults and kids, if they don't mind being a little scared! You compete with all of the others and attack the zombies in the 4D ride. It's fun and exciting, and a little scary! We did this with the $35 bundle deal - I think it's a good value!
I'm actually scared of ferris wheels but this one is very good! Amazing views of the falls, and the ride feels safe and smooth. It rotates about 3 full times around and the ride lasts about 10 minutes. Overall, it's a nice way to see the falls, and definitely recommend it!
Also, we got this with a bundle to see other attractions. I think it's a good deal!
Also, we got this with a bundle to see other attractions. I think it's a good deal!
You should try it
Brought some friends visiting from Spain on a Thursday evening. We got our tickets and seats really quickly. Admission was $17 per adult. I would say the ride lasted about 12-15 minutes. We got 4 full rotations, so there were lots of opportunities to take photos. The last 2 rotations went slowly as they let off other passengers. We got a great view of Clifton Hill and the dinosaur mini putt lit up at night. The view of the falls lit up is much better than in my photos.
Brought some friends visiting from Spain on a Thursday evening. We got our tickets and seats really quickly. Admission was $17 per adult. I would say the ride lasted about 12-15 minutes. We got 4 full rotations, so there were lots of opportunities to take photos. The last 2 rotations went slowly as they let off other passengers. We got a great view of Clifton Hill and the dinosaur mini putt lit up at night. The view of the falls lit up is much better than in my photos.
This is one of the biggest rides at Center Island. The line is so incredibly long. Waited a little over 45 minutes and the ride is under one minute. If the line is shorter, I would definitely recommend. It’s not really worth the ride otherwise, as you can visit many others in that time. I saw many many little kids come off the ride crying, so I would say this one is better kids who enjoy rides or are a little bigger.
Such a fun ride on Center Island. The line is usually short. We didn’t get nearly as wet as we thought we would, but the ride goes very fast and actually has a considerably good drop. It’s definitely a good ride to take if you only have a few ride tickets while you’re there.
3.5/5 I was really looking forward to riding the Niagara Sky Wheel as I had missed out on it during my previous visit to Niagara. It seemed like an iconic activity that shouldn't be missed. However, once I got on it, I realized how high it actually was. I didn't anticipate feeling a bit fearful of the heights, so if you have a fear of heights, I would advise against going on this ride. The first two rounds on the Sky Wheel were enjoyable and provided a nice ride. I felt like we got a good view of the surroundings. However, by the third round, it started to feel repetitive, and we already knew what to expect. It would have been more exciting if there was some tour guide narration during the ride experience. I must admit that the price of the ride was a little steep. If the ticket price were closer to $10 or even under $15, it would have felt like a better value for money. Nevertheless, I'm still glad I got the opportunity to ride it, considering it is such a staple activity in Niagara.
However, based on my experience, I don't think I would choose to ride the Sky Wheel again in the future. The initial excitement and novelty wore off quickly, and considering the price and lack of variation, I don't feel it's worth a repeat visit. Overall, if you haven't experienced it before, it might be worth a try, but don't expect to be blown away
However, based on my experience, I don't think I would choose to ride the Sky Wheel again in the future. The initial excitement and novelty wore off quickly, and considering the price and lack of variation, I don't feel it's worth a repeat visit. Overall, if you haven't experienced it before, it might be worth a try, but don't expect to be blown away
My kids love this train ride. I used to go on it when I was the same age. Lots of great memories. I hope they can raise enough money for a new train.
We are grown adults and had a complete blast. It is worth the money to do this. At the end the scores come up of who ranked where. The seats move all around and the sound effects are great. Great entertainment for an entire family without breaking the bank, although the actual shooting part lasts 10-15 minutes.
A waste of time. I line up for an hour.
The ride is so slowly I almost fell asleep.
Only for babies to ride
The ride is so slowly I almost fell asleep.
Only for babies to ride
this is the scariest ride hands down, started sweating and crying out for help, I don't recommend
I visited this Zombie Attack during my trip to Niagara Falls in Late August/Early Sept. 2022. It was a rainy day and we decided to participate in indoor activities. We purchased the fun pass which includes admission to 6 attractions, Zombie Attack being one of them. There was no line when we went in but once we were seated people started coming rather quickly. It’s a 6D simulation game in which you shoot zombies. It’s loaded with lots of action and fun. In my opinion it may not be for younger kids as they be afraid. There is a practice round. At the end of it, you get to view the high scores and pictures. Be aware the seats shake and move. We had a blast doing this. This is defiantly better than then Cosmic Coaster formerly known as the Wild West Coaster and Ghosts Blaster. I would definitely recommend it.
Visit week of August 29th, 2022. Cost is $2 per person, with children two years and under riding free. Great attraction, very popular with parents of young children. Loop takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Staff friendly.
A great inexpensive fun time for the kids!
What a fun and informative train ride fun for all ages ... beautiful scenery along the way!
Cute little helicopter cab.
For 2 bucks it can't be beat for kids entertainment. One car is even wheelchair accessible!
decent kids ride
Meant for kids under 5 or 6 years old. So within that criteria it is a nice diversion.
Correct
It was so fun. I love the spinning and you can go as fast as you want.
Marineland is a great amusement park for younger kids (Under 10 years old). After that age the only WOW factor for kids would the Drop Zone and Dragon Mountain. Aside from those 2 rides, the remaining rides are fairly basic or common rides found at everyday amusement parks.
Good for families with kids
Small kids will love it
If you're on the islands, you have to try the coaster! Scrambler is probably it's biggest competitor.
You don't always get splashed, but when you do it's all worth it.
Hour long wait but the kids thought it was great. Probably the best ride at Centreville...well maybe the Scrambler gives it a run for its money.
Short, simple, fun! Ride it again and again.
Amazing view of skyline from the top!
expensive and boring
It Was Lots Of Fun For The Kids They Loved The Big Drop I Would Love To Come Baxk
Thank you for a wonderful ride, the misses and I got a hoot out of the big drop and will certainly be back again for another spin. It could have been longer though - I could ride that log for eternity.
Many thanks,
Ned
Many thanks,
Ned