Magic Mountain (New Brunswick) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Magic Mountain |
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| Location | 150 Magic Mountain Road Moncton, New Brunswick E1G 4V7 |
| Coordinates | 46°08′17″N 64°53′17″W / 46.138°N 64.888°W |
| Opened | June 26, 1987 |
| Status | {{{status}}} |
| Pools | 3 pools |
| Water slides | 11 (3 kids) water slides |
| Website | Official website: http://www.magicmountain.ca/ |
Magic Mountain (also known as French: Parc aquatique Magic Mountain) is a super fun water park located in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. It's part of the exciting Magnetic Hill tourist site. This park is the biggest man-made attraction in all of Atlantic Canada!
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Park History
Magic Mountain was built to add more fun to the growing Magnetic Hill tourist spot. This area already had the famous Magnetic Hill itself and the Magnetic Hill Zoo.
Building the park started on August 12, 1986. Over 600 construction workers helped build it in less than a year! The park officially opened its doors on June 26, 1987. It needs a lot of water to run, about 800,000 gallons (over 3 million liters). This water is kept warm by special heaters.
In 1999, the park got new owners. Since then, many cool improvements have been made. They added a "Splash pad" for kids, two new children's slides, and two new body slides called "Pipeline" and "Sidewinder".
Here are some other exciting additions over the years:
- 2002 - The Tornado tube slide opened.
- 2005 - Two new slides, Twist and Shout, were added.
- 2006 - The Pro Racer slide joined the fun.
- 2008 - A brand new free-fall body slide replaced the old Kamikaze. It kept the same name and thrilling height!
- 2011 - The Torpedo opened. This was Canada's first "skybox drop capsule" slide, giving riders a feeling of weightlessness!
- 2011 - The Turbo Tunnel also opened. This is a dark body slide that spins riders 720 degrees in a figure-eight shape.
Rides and Attractions
Get ready for a splash! Magic Mountain has many awesome rides and attractions for everyone.
Thrilling Water Slides
- The Tornado - This is a 400-foot (122-meter) long enclosed tube slide. Get ready for twists and turns in the dark!
- The Kamikaze - This is a super fast speed slide that feels like a straight drop down. It's over 100 feet (30 meters) tall, and you can reach speeds of more than 60 km/h (40 mph)!
- Pro Racer - Challenge a friend on this two-lane slide! You both slide down at the same time on rubber mats. Who will reach the bottom first?
- The Torpedo - Step into the skybox drop capsule! The floor drops out from under you, giving you an amazing weightless feeling before you zoom down the slide.
- The Turbo Tunnel - This is a dark body slide that spins you around 720 degrees. It's a wild ride through the darkness!
Relaxing and Fun Rides
- The Lazy River - Grab a tube and float along this relaxing ride. You'll drift about a quarter of a mile (400 meters) around a cool replica of an old steamship.
- The Giant Twister Slides - These are three body slides perfect for those who want a fun ride that's a little less daring.
- The Wave pool - Dive into this huge wave pool! Get ready for waves that can reach 5 to 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall, just like at the beach.
Kids' Play Areas
- Puddle Jumpers Pond - This is a small wading pool just for little kids. It features fun characters like Gizmo the Frog, Pinky the Whale, and the Magic Mushroom.
Other Fun Activities
- Pier 36 Mini Golf - If you need a break from the water, enjoy a game of mini golf! This course has 36 holes, so there's plenty of fun to be had.
