Canada's Wonderland Adds Chaperone Rule for Youth 15 and Under

Canada's Wonderland, the popular amusement park in Vaughan, Ontario, just north of Toronto, announced a new chaperone policy requiring children aged 15 and younger to be accompanied by an adult starting at 4 p.m. daily when the park reopens for the season on May 1.

The policy, effective from May 1 for season passholders and May 3 for the general public, mandates that guests 15 or younger must enter and remain in the park with a chaperone who is at least 21 years old. Each chaperone can supervise up to 10 minors per day and must present a valid government-issued photo ID with date of birth upon entry. The chaperone is required to stay in the park, accompany the group initially, and remain reachable by staff if needed. Park officials stated the measure aims to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for all visitors. While the policy activates at 4 p.m., the park's code of conduct allows enforcement earlier based on operational needs. Non-compliant guests face immediate removal, and the rule applies to all, including season pass and membership holders.

This initiative builds on a temporary chaperone requirement introduced last fall during the park's Halloween Haunt event. At...