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Vortex Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Vortex at Canada's Wonderland, built on 9,241 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–10pm
Best time to ride Vortex
On a typical Monday, Vortex runs about 16 min at rope drop, peaks near 39 min around 5 PM, and eases to 18 min by close. Across the week, Wednesday is the worst day (about 51 min at its midday peak) and Sunday the calmest (about 29 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 32 min, this is the #6 longest line of 20 tracked rides at Canada's Wonderland (park average 26 min). The longest is Alpen Fury at 81 min.
Typical Vortex wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 12 min | 29 min 3 PM | 18 min |
| Monday | 16 min | 39 min 5 PM | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 19 min | 30 min 12 PM | 14 min |
| Wednesday · busiest | 17 min | 51 min 4 PM | 30 min |
| Thursday | 12 min | 48 min 1 PM | 19 min |
| Friday | 7 min | 30 min 1 PM | 25 min |
| Saturday | 17 min | 36 min 3 PM | 25 min |
Vortex average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 26 min | 6,089 |
| August 2026 | 31.9 min | 5,539 |
Vortex wait time FAQ
▾When is Vortex shortest?
Vortex is shortest at rope drop (about 16 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 18 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 39 min around 5 PM.
▾Which day is Vortex busiest?
Wednesday runs the longest lines, peaking around 51 min midday, while Sunday is the calmest at about 29 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Vortex right now?
Vortex is at 35 minutes right now, updated just now. Thoosie refreshes every minute.
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