La Ronde Amusement Park

Frommer's Review

Montréal's amusement park, opened in 1967 as part of the Expo '67 (World's Fair), was run for its first 34 years by the city. It was sold to the American-owned Six Flags theme park empire in 2001 and at first seemed pretty much the same-old same-old, minus the threat of insolvency. But new rides have now been delivered, and like hot sauces, they're categorized by "thrill rating": moderate, mild, or max. There are 14 rides in the "max thrill" category, including Le Vampire, a suspended coaster where riders experience five head-over-heels loops at over 80kmph (50 mph). There are also Ferris wheels, carnival booths, and plenty of places to eat and drink. An antique carousel, Le Galopant, was added in 2007; it was built by Belgian artisans in 1885 and served as part of the Belgian Pavilion at the 1964?65 New York World's Fair. The Minirail, an original from La Ronde's 1967 opening, is an elevated train that circles the park. Young children have ample selection including the Tchou Tchou Train and Bob l'éponge 3D, a 10-minute SpongeBob SquarePants simulated ride. A section called Le Pays de Ribambelle opened in 2005, incorporating family-friendly rides and daily concerts.

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