Part 3: Water Park
Now that we were in our swim suits we went downstairs to the water park. The entrance to the water park is on the first floor. Upon entering the park, our oldest was measure for height. There was one of 4 wrist bands, red, yellow, green, or blue placed on his arm indicating how tall he was, which in turn dedicated which slides he could go on. I must say they are picky, which can be a good and bad thing. They made our son remove his sandals, his feet had to be against the board, and both feet had the be together. Then she took a ruler and measured his height. We were lucky and our 3 year old got a green bracelet which means he was taller than 42".
Side note: Our son ripped off his green bracelet at bedtime, so when we returned to the water park in the morning we had to get him another colour coded bracelet. This time the lifeguard measuring the kids did not want to give him a green bracelet, and my husband and another mother behind us in line had to convince her to hold the ruler level and see that he is taller than 42". So make sure you kid get the appropriate bracelet as it will greatly impact the rides they can go on.
Once in the water park, we first found a table to hold our towels (which you pick up immediately inside the water park doors), cover-ups and sandals. Then it was off to the kid area.
Kiddie Area
This area has 4 slides for kids ranging in height from 35" to 48". Two slides are short little ones that go perfectly straight, while the other two each have two small curves in them.
To the right of the slides there is a small area where the water is only 2 feet deep and has a couple low basketball nets.
Fort Mackenzie
This was the next thing that caught our son’s attention. Who wouldn't love to climb up two flights of stairs turning on and off sprinklers, water guns, and dumping buckets of water on top of people below? Once reaching the top there were two slides, both which required you be 42" to ride, and we are not allowed to ride two at a time. The orange one is the slower one, and I recommend the first one you should try.
Crystal River
Since walking around with a 9 month old while getting water dumped and sprayed on me wasn’t my idea of fun, our youngest son and I hit the Crystal River. While it was relaxing just floating along in the river, there was one spot where buckets of water randomly dump on you and a spot where cold water sprays out of a barrel, so while relaxing, I also needed to pay attention to where we were and do my best to avoid water landing on us.
Frog Pond
This was something our oldest could do but only with a parent in the water helping him from lily pad to lily pad. It was a lot of fun, but you need to be 48" or taller to do without a parent in the water.
Canada Vortex, Grizzy Falls, Eagle Falls, and Bobcat Falls
These are 4 other slides, all requiring tubes, and all but one you can do in pairs sitting tandem.
This photo shows the end of the vortex and where the 3 other slides end. All the 'Falls' slides have a portion that goes outside which adds to the excitement.
Wooley Mammoth
This ride you can ride as a family as long as the youngest member can hold onto the handle by yourself. As an added feature you can scan your wrist bracelet at the top and at the bottom it takes you photo which can be viewed in the lobby by scanning your wrist ban again.
Niagara Rapids Run
Now this ride is one only my husband went on. We didn't realise you need to be atleast 2 people to ride on this one. For this one you must be 48" tall no exception.
Since we went in the winter, all outdoor areas were closed expect the outdoor hot tub, but with -20 C, I was not about to see if it was warm outside.
Three other areas inside that we did use but I do not have photos of was the wave pool, hot tubs (one that was for kids and adults and one that was adults only), and a pool that was 3 feet deep at one end and 4 feet at the other.
Overall there is something for every age of kid; both my 3 year and my 9 month old had a blast.
Next: The food.
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