Calypso Park

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Calypso Theme Waterpark
LocationLimoges, Ontario, Canada
Coordinates45°19′00″N 75°13′00″W / 45.316667°N 75.216667°W / 45.316667; -75.216667 (Calypso Theme Waterpark)Coordinates: 45°19′00″N 75°13′00″W / 45.316667°N 75.216667°W / 45.316667; -75.216667 (Calypso Theme Waterpark) ,
Opened7 June 2010 (2010-06-07)
Operating seasonLate June/Early July - September
Area100 acres; 0.4 km^2
Pools3 pools
Water slides35 water slides
Children's areas2 children's areas
Websitewww.calypsopark.com

Calypso Theme Waterpark is a waterpark located in Limoges, Ontario, Canada, about 35 kilometres (22 mi) east of Ottawa. The park opened its doors to the public on June 7, 2010.[1]

A 100-acre facility, the theme park represents a total investment of around C$65 million and stands out among its competitors through its sheer size and the number of its state-of-the-art attractions.

In July 2012, Calypso Theme Waterpark welcomed its 1 millionth visitor.

In 2015, Calypso Theme Waterpark welcomed its 2 millionth visitor.

On June 15, 2018, Calypso opened their new attraction called "Funtana".[2]

Calypso Park did not open for the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The park is currently seeking compensation for lost revenue from the province.[3] The park has reopened on July 1st, 2021, with precautions to the COVID-19 pandemic, and will continue to operate through the 2021 season.

Details[]

The theme park offers water attractions and adventures for all ages - from toddlers to extreme thrill seekers. The park features over 35 heated waterslides, 100 water games, Canada's largest wave pool (the equivalent of 3 official NHL hockey rinks),[4] 2 theme rivers and one of North America's tallest waterslide towers - the Summit Tower - which opened in June 2011 and includes some of the fastest waterslides ever built.

Operating from June until September, the park employs over 600 seasonal employees including 125 certified lifeguards and 50 certified slide attendants. The park can accommodate 12,000 visitors per day and on average the park receives 400,000 visitors each season.

The park also includes a VIP area with 23 private cabanas and 10 deluxe private suites, a variety of food outlets and shops, picnic areas, three African-themed restaurants and visitor service areas with lockers, change rooms and showers.

Attractions[]

  • Adrenaline; a fast-paced speed slide.
  • Blackhole; a completely dark tube slide.
  • Bobsleigh(s); a 90-foot tall tube slide, featuring 3 steep "cliffs".
  • Boomerango; This raft slide features a giant half pipe with some crazy good hang time.
  • Calypso Palace; Canada's largest wave pool.
  • Canyon Rafting; a giant rafting slide that sloshes aggressively against 90° turns.
  • Fast Track; a large scale racing slide using mats.
  • Jungle Challenge; a shady obstacle course.
  • Jungle Run; a unique lazy river using kickboards.
  • Kongo Expedition; the park's second lazy river. Having opened in 2013, this ride curves through a jungle filled with primates and surprises!
  • Pirate's Aquaplay; a large splash fortress.
  • Summit Tower; the park's "phase 2" expansion in 2011. Includes the Accelerators (4 downhill tube slides), the Aqualoops (2 looping body slides), and the Family Twisters (4 junior slides).
  • Turbo Lab; consists of 4 bowl slides.
  • Turbulence; twisting tube slide
  • Vertigo; a body slide with a large freefall.
  • Zoo Lagoon; a kids splash area with small slides.
  • Zoomerang; a smaller, tube version of the Boomerango. This gives off some incredible wall time.
  • Funtana; a splash pad for young children

Safety violations[]

On Monday, April 13, 2015, the Park was found guilty of six of eleven charges it faced under Ontario's Technical Standards and Safety Act.

  • Calypso was found running the Bobsleigh ride in an unsafe manner without properly trained staff, the incident happening on June 19, 2012.
  • Calypso was found to fail to report serious injuries and refused to shut down the Steamer slide even though there were several incidents regarding tube flips on the slide; all happening within the summer season of 2011. Including using untrained staff to run the ride.
  • One incident on July 28th, 2011, in which Sophie St-Jacques broke two vertebra and put her into a halo vest for several months.
  • Another rider has said that they had broken their collarbone in the same season.
  • The Technical Standards Safety Authority of Ontario (TSSA) shut down the ride in September the same year.[5]

Awards[]

References[]

  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ Valcartier, Groupe Calypso. "Calypso Theme Waterpark Invests $3 Million with its Newest Attraction - A Magical Marine Kingdom Specifically Designed for Toddlers and where Access is Free!". www.newswire.ca. Retrieved 2019-04-23.
  3. ^ https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/calypso-to-remain-closed-this-summer-water-park-seeking-compensation-for-lost-revenue-from-province-1.5052272
  4. ^ David Gonczol (2010-04-06) Nearly ready for summertime fun,
  5. ^ https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/calypso-water-park-found-guilty-of-six-safety-violations

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