Canada’s Wonderland provides update on Behemoth and Leviathan roller-coasters - CTV News

Published: October 16, 2026 at 2:45p.m. EDTCanada’s Wonderland says two roller-coasters that were shut down in the wake of a deadly incident at an amusement park in Atlanta “will remain closed for the time being.”The Vaughan, Ont., park provided the update on its Leviathan and Behemoth coasters in a statement on Friday. “As efforts to understand the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident continue, certain rides similar to the attraction involved in Georgia remain temporarily closed out of an abundance of caution. This includes Leviathan and Behemoth,” Canada’s Wonderland President Christopher Mortensen said in a statement. He did not provide an exact timeline when the rides will reopen. Most coasters closed after the park’s Halloween events. How to set CP24 as your preferred source on GoogleHow to set CTV News as your preferred source on GoogleEarlier this week, one person died after being reportedly thrown from the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. The death led to the closure of at least 11 coasters in Canada and the United States.

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WorldCanadians can still feel safe riding roller-coasters after Tuesday's death at a Six Flags amusement park in the U. S., experts tell CBC News, because such accidents are "stunningly rare. "Canadian parks close rides as a precaution after man ejected from coaster in GeorgiaKevin Maimann · CBC News · Posted: Oct 14, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: October 14Listen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Attractions are seen at Six Flags Over Georgia on Tuesday, when police say a man died after being thrown from his seat on one of the park's roller-coasters. (Mike Stewart/The Associated Press)Canadians can still feel safe riding roller-coasters after Tuesday's death at a Six Flags amusement park in the U. S., experts tell CBC News, because such accidents are "stunningly rare. " Police say a 42-year-old man killed while riding the Goliath roller-coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, in Mableton, Ga., was thrown from his seat and struck other patrons before landing below the ride. Several others were injured.

TorontoCanada’s Wonderland has closed two roller-coasters after one person died and several others were injured in an incident on a similar ride at a Six Flags in Georgia on Monday. A spokesperson for the Toronto amusement park says decision was made 'out of an abundance of caution'CBC News · Posted: Oct 13, 2026 8:10 AM EDT | Last Updated: October 14Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.2 rides closed at Canada’s Wonderland after deadly U. S. fallOctober 13|Duration 1:11Canada’s Wonderland has temporarily closed the Behemoth and Leviathan roller coasters out of "an abundance of caution" following a deadly incident at a sister theme park in Georgia. Canada’s Wonderland has closed two roller-coasters after an incident on a similar ride at a Six Flags in Georgia left one man dead and several others injured on Monday. The Behemoth and the Leviathan were both closed on Monday, according to Grace Peacock, spokesperson for Canada’s Wonderland, which is owned by Six Flags.

Two roller coasters at Canada’s Wonderland have shut down with no given timeline on when they will reopen, according to officials. This comes after one person died and several others were injured in an incident involving a Six Flags roller coaster Monday afternoon in Georgia.

Two roller coasters at Canada’s Wonderland have shut down with no given timeline on when they will reopen, according to officials. This comes after one person died and several others were injured in an incident involving a Six Flags roller coaster Monday afternoon in Georgia.