Located in Limoges, Ontario, the park is actually the biggest theme waterpark in Canada, with over 35 water slides and more than 100 other attractions.
In addition to the tallest waterslide, the park is also home to the largest wave pool in Canada. The Calypso Palace wave pool is the size of three NHL hockey rinks, according to Ottawa Tourism, and has huge waves reaching up to 1.8 metres high.
Besides the wave pool, park-goers can take a ride on one of the park's many waterslides.
These include Summit Tower, a 90-foot-tall waterslide that's the tallest in Canada and is made up of 10 individual slides.
The Accelerators at Calypso Water Park.Tripadvisor
Daredevils may want to check out "extreme" waterslides like Accelerators, a high-speed inner tube slide where you can race your friends to the bottom, or Adrenaline, a body slide that takes you down at "heart-pumping speeds" and through dizzying twists and turns.
There are also moderate slides, like the Black Hole, where you'll take a plunge into a vortex of darkness with steep drops and tight turns, and the Boomerango, where you and your friends will board a water raft that will plunge down and shoot up vertical walls.
Boomerango at Calypso Water Park. Tripadvisor
For those looking to take things a bit slower, the park has two themed rivers (the Jungle Run and Kongo Expedition) where you can ride calm currents and relax in the waves.
There's also a selection of play areas for those bringing kids to the park.
New for this year, you can book a Beach View Cabana at the park, which offers a panoramic view of the wave pool and even comes with a catering service.
And, speaking of food, the park has revamped its menu to offer some new treats to visitors. According to a press release shared with Narcity, park-goers can treat themselves to the park's new breakfast buffet and can also enjoy Dippin' Dots ice cream and baked pretzels on site.
There are also a number of restaurants and dining spots where you can get treats, sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, cocktails and more.
If you want to bring your own lunch, however, there are also picnic sites at the park with tables and parasols.
This summer, the park will be hosting several special events, including a "Foam Fun Hour," a sudsy party happening from July to August, and shows by Little Ray's Reptiles, where you can get up close with unique reptilian creatures.
Tickets to the park can be purchased online now for $49.99 per person or $39.99 for kids measuring less than 1.32 metres tall. Children under 1 metre tall can access the park for free.
You can also buy a season pass that lets you slide all season long for $79.99 online and book cabanas and parking in advance.
The waterpark is only 30 minutes from Ottawa and just under two hours from Montreal. Those in Toronto and Quebec City who are looking to visit will have to make a bit of a longer trip, with a driving time of about four hours and 30 minutes.
Calypso Water Park
Price: $49.99 per person
When: Reopening June 17, 2023
Address: 2015 Calypso St., Limoges, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can splash your way through the summer at the largest waterpark in Canada, with over 35 waterslides here, as well as two heated, themed rivers and the country's biggest wave pool.
With cabanas and tropical-themed restaurants like the Hawaiian Beach Bar, the park is like an island getaway right in Ontario.
Accessibility: View the park’s accessibility plan.
