Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Canada’s Wonderland with a Baby or Toddler
Considering visiting Canada’s Wonderland with a baby or toddler? Children under the age of three do not have to pay for park admission. So, why not bring them along for some fun?
When it opened in 1981, Canada’s Wonderland was the first major theme park in Canada. And it remains the largest amusement park in Canada.
I’ve been a gazillion times! So, if you’re thinking of visiting Canada’s Wonderland with a baby or toddler, I can help plan your day and make the most of your trip.
Canada’s Wonderland Baby Care Centre located in KidZville
Baby Care Centres:
Like visiting Walt Disney World with a baby or toddler, Canada’s Wonderland has taken Mickey’s cue and created Baby Care Centres for their small guests and their parents. For the one park there are two centres, one in KidZville and the other in Medieval Faire . There is also a baby care centre in Splash Works water park. While there are change tables in the washrooms and most restaurants in the park can warm bottles, Canada’s Wonderland’s baby care centres offer a little respite for baby and for parent to chill out, recharge, and head back out to the park.
Canada’s Wonderland Stroller Rentals
The Basics:
• Stroller
Since a day at Canada’s Wonderland involves lots of walking, bring your stroller or a wagon . But, if you’re past full-time stroller use and/or you have a toddler or preschooler along who tires easily, you can rent a stroller for the day. The strollers at Canada’s Wonderland are the molded plastic ones that you’ll find at Disney World or the Toronto Zoo . The rental fee for a single stroller is $17 plus tax (+$5 refundable deposit) and for a double stroller is $26 plus tax (+$5 refundable deposit). Your deposit is refunded when the stroller is returned in good condition.
Canada’s Wonderland stroller rental is located on the far left as you enter the park.
• Outside Food
You are not allowed to bring outside food, beverages, or coolers into Canada’s Wonderland. However, baby food and formula are permitted, as well as plastic bottled water. Although, if food allergies are a concern, they have a detailed page on their website outlining safe food options at the park that cover most dietary requirements. So if you or a member of your group has a severe food allergy, please contact Canada’s Wonderland before your visit for more information,
• Other Essentials
You don’t need to go crazy and follow a list like our carry-on packing list . But, you want to make sure you’re not purchasing necessities if you don’t have to:
Diapers
Wipes
A change of clothes
Sunscreen
Hat(s)
Permitted baby food, snacks, and/or formula
Bottles/drinking cups
Pacifier and clip
Swimwear and towels if visiting Splash Works
Soft infant carrier or sling for naps/comfort
Our Guide to Eating, Sleeping, Playing & Getting Around Canada’s Wonderland with a Baby or Toddler…
Making healthy food choices at Canada’s Wonderland
Eating at Canada’s Wonderland with a Baby or Toddler:
You are allowed to bring in baby food and formula when visiting Wonderland with a baby or toddler. This is pretty much the only outside food permitted in the park. However, if you need or want to supplement what you’ve packed, there are lots of healthy (and not so healthy, because Wonderland ) options available to purchase.
Your best bet would be either the MarketPlace International Buffet , which offers a salad bar and a fresh fruit bar, and KidZville Snacks , which sells fresh fruit and fruit cups alongside its fast-food options.
Like most major theme parks in Canada and beyond, eating at Canada’s Wonderland is not inexpensive. However, they have a number of dining and drink plans available that offer great value for the money.
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I am probably not the best one to seek answers about the healthiest food options at Wonderland, simply because I could not wait to celebrate “Baby’s First Funnel Cake” when my son was a toddler. Literally that’s all I would eat there if I could get away with it.
Ready but not willing to nap at Canada’s Wonderland
