Canada's Wonderland | Wait times + smarter timing

Canada's Wonderland: Know When to Go

Track Canada's Wonderland wait times with Ride Ready. Set alerts for Alpen Fury, Leviathan, Yukon Striker, Behemoth, and more so you can ride big coasters when lines dip.

Quick park facts

LocationVaughan, Ontario (near Toronto)
Best forBig B&M coasters + quick 'bonus' rides between them
What to trackAlpen Fury, Leviathan, Yukon Striker, Behemoth (plus a couple family favorites)
The trickYour day is won by timing the big four, not by walking laps hoping they're shorter.

Rides worth setting alerts for

Alpen Fury

Launch coaster | 2025 NEW
164 ft71 mph9 inversions

The park's newest headliner. Expect long lines all season — alerts are essential for catching dips.

Fun fact: Holds the world record for most inversions on a launch coaster. Features a double launch through Wonder Mountain.

Leviathan

Giga coaster | fastest/tallest vibe
306 ft92 mph5,486 ft

It's an anchor attraction. Alerts help you ride it when it's actually moving instead of committing blind.

Fun fact: The speed + lake of airtime makes it a 'do it again' coaster if you can catch a second window.

Yukon Striker

Dive coaster | straight down first drop
223 ft80 mph

This one draws a line fast. A drop alert is the easiest way to turn it into a win without burning an hour.

Fun fact: A signature dive coaster with a dramatic hold before the drop.

Behemoth

Hyper coaster | smooth & fast
230 ft77 mph5,300 ft

It's often the best 'midday big ride' if you catch it during a lull.

Fun fact: A classic hyper coaster that's usually worth a re-ride if you time it right.

Wonder Mountain's Guardian

Indoor/outdoor coaster + shooting elements
Indoor sectionsFamily-friendly thrill

A great 'heat / rain' pivot ride while you're waiting for a coaster alert to fire.

Fun fact: A hybrid dark-ride style coaster built into the mountain.

Vortex

Suspended coaster | soaring turns
Fast swinging turns

Easy to slot in between headliners when you want something fun with a typically quicker line.

Fun fact: A classic suspended coaster that still holds up.

Good default alert presets

Alpen Fury
Alert when <= 45 min
New ride = long lines. Take any sub-45 window you can get.
Leviathan
Alert when <= 40 min
If you want a second ride, this threshold makes it possible.
Yukon Striker
Alert when <= 35 min
You'll feel great about it at this point.
Behemoth
Alert when <= 30 min
A perfect 'hit it now' coaster when the park shifts.
Wonder Mountain's Guardian
Alert when <= 25 min
Good backup when the big coasters are peaking.
Vortex
Alert when <= 20 min
A reliable filler ride you can chain quickly.

Tip: start conservative. Once you see how your day flows, tighten thresholds so you're only getting pings worth moving for.

If you only have one day

  1. Do one big coaster early, then set alerts for the other two.
  2. Use family rides / indoor attractions as your 'pivot' while you wait for dips.
  3. When an alert fires, go — don't 'finish one more thing' first.
  4. After lunch, re-check your favorites and tighten thresholds if you're getting too many pings.
  5. Last hour: grab your re-rides on whichever coaster is running shortest.

More planning help

FAQ

Does Ride Ready use the park's official wait times?

Ride Ready tracks posted waits and trends so you can time rides better. If a park pauses updates or has downtime, your alerts may be delayed or temporarily less accurate.

What's the fastest way to get value on a one-day visit?

Pick 4-6 headliners, favorite them, and set a few "drop" alerts. When something dips, you pivot — that's where you claw back time without buying a line-skip add-on.

Is this affiliated with Canada's Wonderland?

No. Ride Ready is an independent app.

Sources

Ride stats and park facts come from a mix of official attraction pages and public ride databases.