Roller-coasters at Canada’s Wonderland, La Ronde shut down as precaution after deadly incident in Georgia - CP24
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Two Canadian amusement parks, including Canada’s Wonderland, say they are closing down roller-coasters “out of an abundance of caution” following a deadly incident at a Six Flags park near Atlanta. In a statement, Grace Peacock, a spokesperson for Canada’s Wonderland, confirmed that both Behemoth and Leviathan are currently closed. “The safety of our guests and team members remains one of our highest priorities,” Peacock’s statement read. Canada’s Wonderland became a Six Flags property back in 2023 after the amusement park’s owner Cedar Fair merged with the theme park giant. It is unclear when the two roller-coasters are expected to reopen. In a statement, Montreal amusement park La Ronde also confirmed a roller-coaster closure in the wake of the incident in Georgia. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident at Six Flags Over Georgia and extend our heartfelt condolences to everyone affected,” an emailed statement from a spokesperson read. “At La Ronde, the safety of our guests and employees is our highest priority.
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Canada’s Wonderland provides update on Behemoth and Leviathan roller-coasters - CP24
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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