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The Ruins Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for The Ruins at Canada's Wonderland, built on 1,053 measured readings.
Best time to ride The Ruins
On a typical Friday, The Ruins runs about 10 min at rope drop, peaks near 13 min around 8 PM, and eases to 11 min by close. Across the week, Friday is the worst day (about 13 min at its midday peak) and Sunday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 10 min, this is the #19 longest line of 25 tracked rides at Canada's Wonderland (park average 23 min). The longest is Cornstalkers at 74 min.
Typical The Ruins wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 5 min 6 PM | 3 min |
| Friday · busiest | 10 min | 13 min 8 PM | 11 min |
| Saturday | 11 min | 12 min 8 PM | 12 min |
The Ruins average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 8.6 min | 351 |
| October 2026 | 9.8 min | 702 |
The Ruins wait time FAQ
▾When is The Ruins shortest?
The Ruins is shortest at rope drop (about 10 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 11 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 13 min around 8 PM.
▾Which day is The Ruins busiest?
Friday runs the longest lines, peaking around 13 min midday, while Sunday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for The Ruins right now?
The Ruins isn't reporting a live wait right now. The park may be closed. This page updates automatically when lines go live.
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