Waterparks
They are the quintessential warm-weather activity and have lots of features — bright colours and slides — that appeal to kids. But waterparks are not just for youngsters, says Susan Kruizinga of Wet ’n’ Wild Toronto. “We actually get a lot of young adults without kids,” she says. “Coming to the park is pretty close to spending the day at the beach — without the sand, of course.” But with thrill rides, including Caribbean Chaos, Krazy Kanuck and Oh! Canada.
“For those who like to just chill, our lazy river — Muskokah Soakah — is very popular,” Kruizinga says. “And families love the Big Sur wave pool and Bear Footin’ Bay.” A DJ keeps things lively on the weekends, and the park is licensed to sell liquor, particularly, says Kruizinga, “those fruity frosted beverages that taste even better when in the sun.”
The park opens for weekends beginning June 11, and daily from June 30 through September 5.
Wet ’n’ Wild Toronto
7855 Finch Ave. W., Brampton wetnwildtoronto.com
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