 Wonder Mountain, the centrepiece of Canada's Wonderland | |
| Attractions | |
|---|---|
| Total | 2 |
| Shows | 2 |
| Canada's Wonderland | |
| Coordinates | 43°50′33.16″N 79°32′31.00″W / 43.8425444°N 79.5419444°W |
| Opened | May 23, 1981[1] |
International Street is a themed area at Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan, Ontario. Similar to the Main Street, U.S.A. sections of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, it acts as an entrance way to the park. The street ends at Wonder Mountain, a visual landmark for navigating through much of the park. A similar format is used at sister parks Kings Island and Kings Dominion, albeit with a replica of the Eiffel Tower at the end in both parks. In each instance, the International Street section was created while the park was owned by Kings Entertainment Company, then transferred to Paramount Parks, then to Cedar Fair, and finally to the current owners, Six Flags.
The street features buildings with themes of Alpine, Scandinavian, Latin American, and Mediterranean cultures. A long fountain stretches the full length of the street, leading to a man-made mountain that features a dive show. An amphitheatre features regular shows with local casts and occasional guest performers. In early promotions, International Street was billed as "a feast of cultures, rich and satisfying", featuring foods not often found in theme parks, like shrimp, paella, and smoked sausage.[2] Over the years, retail outlets have moved to more generic kinds of merchandise and well-known Canadian fast food formats.