Alumni Family Day at Canada’s Wonderland

WHEN: Saturday, July 19, 2025 | Alumni lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: The Courtyard | Canada's Wonderland, Vaughan, ON

TICKETS: PDF tickets will be emailed to registrants by July 16 from gts@canadaswonderland.ca. Tickets will need to be presented digitally or printed to gain access to the park and Alumni lunch. If you have not received your ticket(s) by July 17, please email us at alumni@uwaterloo.ca. For on-site ticket support, please visit Guest Services outside the Front Gate.

WHAT TO BRING: Dress for the weather! We recommend bringing:

• Light layers and rain gear (weather dependent)
• Sun protection - sunscreen, hat
• Water bottles - water fountains are available throughout the park to refill bottles
• Swimwear - if you plan to visit the water park

Canada's Wonderland

1 Canada's Wonderland Drive
Vaughan, ON
L6A 1S6

Parking

Canada’s Wonderland offers ample parking adjacent to the park. Accessible parking is available in Lot E and G. Re-entry is not allowed for day parking vehicles. 

Note: All General Admission event tickets include complimentary parking. The parking pass will be sent as a PDF attachment along with your tickets. 

TTC 

The TTC Line 1 is now open for service! The final stop is the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) Station located at Highway 7 and Millway Avenue. Hop on the 20 Jane St North bus or the 310 Jane St Express from the SmartCentres Place Bus Terminal, located adjacent to the subway station. The Route 20 bus and Route 320 bus will take you north on Jane Street. Exit at Jane St/ Norwood Av, and then walk 5 minutes to Canada’s Wonderland. 

For a full list of transportation options including GO, UP Express, YRT and more, please visit the Canada's Wonderland Directions page.

Park Hours for Saturday, July 19th

• Canada's Wonderland: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Splash Works: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Park Information

• Wonderland is a cashless venue - VISA, Mastercard, Discover and American Express credit cards and most debit cards are accepted for payment. 
  • Cash-to-Card Kiosks are located throughout the park to convert cash into a prepaid debit card to use both within and outside the park.
• No outside food, beverages or coolers are allowed to be brought into Canada’s Wonderland. However, baby food and formula, bottled water or refillable bottles/containers are permitted into the park. No glass containers are allowed. 
• Children under 3 years old do not need an admission ticket. Guests may be asked to provide identification to verify age.
• Only guide dogs / service animals are permitted in the Park

Check out the Canada's Wonderland website for more details about on-site experiences, entertainment, park information and Frequently Asked Questions.

Code of Conduct

To create a welcoming and harassment-free experience for everyone at University of Waterloo Office of Advancement events, all event participants, including attendees, speakers, volunteers and staff are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct in addition to venue or platform-specific policies and local laws, regulations and ordinances, remaining mindful of and taking responsibility for their speech and behaviour at all times. The Code of Conduct applies to all aspects of the main event and any related activities, whether digital or in person.

The University of Waterloo Office of Advancement does not tolerate the following:

• Words or actions that are disruptive, disrespectful or degrading to others, including any messages, images or interactions by anyone, in any form, regardless of event location.
• Harassment or discrimination based on citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Occupational Health and Safety Act or applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

We encourage all attendees to:

• Participate in an authentic and active way.
• Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions.
• Attempt collaboration rather than conflict.
• Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants.

We encourage everyone to play an active role in creating a welcoming environment. Please report any concerns, harassing behaviour or disruptive activity to event staff.

The University of Waterloo Office of Advancement, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to remove posts or comments as well as refuse admittance to or remove any person in violation of the Code of Conduct from an event at any time.

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