Best Canada's Wonderland Rides for Ages 13+: Leviathan, Yukon Striker & More
Canada's Wonderland (Vaughan, ON) is a coaster capital. For teens 13+ chasing adrenaline, these 7 deliver:
- Leviathan – 306 ft, 92 mph – Canada's tallest/fastest; B&M giga-coaster; massive airtime hills.
- Behemoth – 230 ft, 77 mph – Diamondback-style hypercoaster; floater airtime, smooth intensity.
- Yukon Striker – 245 ft, 80 mph – World's longest dive coaster; 90° drop, underwater tunnel, Immelmann, zero-G roll.
- The Fly – Vekoma SLC – Intense inversions, compact layout; rough but relentless.
- Vortex – Arrow looper – Classic 6 inversions; nostalgic, forceful.
- Skyhawk – Gerstlauer Sky Fly – Prone "flying" position; unique sensation, not extreme.
- WindSeeker – 301 ft tower swing – Park's tallest structure; panoramic views, gentle thrill.
Honorable Mentions
- Mighty Canadian Minebuster – Wooden classic; lateral violence.
- Psyclone – Floorless coaster (formerly Stand Up).
- Splash Works – Water park included; Muskopf, Typhoon, Lazy River.
Strategy
Rope drop → Leviathan → Yukon Striker → Behemoth → lunch → flats/water park. Fast Lane+ worth it July/Aug. Height req: 54" (most), 52" (Yukon Striker).