Cool Off With Our Guide To Water Parks In Toronto
Water parks in Toronto have out-of-the-ordinary draws such as cool downtown locations and salt water. They also boast possession of some of Canada's firsts, claiming dibs on the "first saltwater park" and the "first water slide" in the country. As part of aHuffington Post Travel serieson family-fun parks, here is our guide to all the key information visitors need to know about Toronto water parks.
Froster Soak City at Ontario Place
Hydrofuge
Open Funnels And Speedy Slides
Food Options
Safety Record
Address:955 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto, Ontario, M6K 3B9, Canada
Phone:416-314-9900
Hours:July 2 through Sep. 5 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Check the park's website for spring and fall hours.
Price:Toronto Star Play All Day pass, $15 for seniors and kids under 48 inches; $29 for adults. Families of up to four can purchase $99 passes for everyone. Online prices are a dollar less than at the gate.
Wild Water Kingdom
Wild Water Kingdombills itself as Canada's first and largest saltwater park. Just outside Toronto, the park draws parents and children looking for some salty adventures with the motto "kids thrill, you chill." Sixteen tubes, body and speed slides provide hours of excitement, along with rock-climbing under a waterfall, a salty tide wave pool that mimics the ocean waves and a lazy river for some leisurely laying out in the sun.
The Night Rider
The Midnight Express
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Safety Record
Address:7855 Finch Ave., West Brampton, Ontario, L6T 0B2, Canada
Phone:416-369-9453
Hours:The park's opening weekend is Fourth of July weekend. It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. starting June 18 and closes Sept. 5.
Price:Guests aged 10 and older, $30; seniors and children aged 4 to 9, $23
Other Noteworthy Parks Near Toronto
Splash Works at Canada's Wonderland, Vaughan, Ontario
Wild Water Works, Hamilton, Ontario
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, Niagara Falls
Calypso Park, Limoges, Ontario
Splash Island in Zellers Discovery Zone at the Toronto Zoo
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