Calypso Park
Calypso Theme Waterpark is a waterpark located in Limoges, Ontario, Canada, about east of Ottawa. The park opened its doors to the public on June 7, 2010. A 100-acre facility, the theme park represents a total investment of around 65 million and stands out among its competitors through its sheer size and the number of its state-of-the-art attractions. In July 2012, Calypso Theme Waterpark welcomed its 1 millionth visitor. In 2015, Calypso Theme Waterpark welcomed its 2 millionth visitor. On June 15, 2018, Calypso opened their new attraction called "Funtana". Calypso Park did not  open for the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The park is currently seeking compensation for lost revenue from the province. The park has reopened on July 1st, 2021, with precautions to the COVID-19 pandemic, and will continue to operate through the 2021 season. Details. The theme park offers water attractions and adventures for all ages - from toddlers to extreme thrill seekers. The park features over 35 heated waterslides, 100 water games, Canada's largest wave pool (the equivalent of 3 official NHL hockey rinks), 2 theme rivers and one of North America's tallest waterslide towers - the Summit  Tower - which opened in June 2011 and includes some of the fastest waterslides ever built. Operating from June until September, the park employs over 600 seasonal employees including 125 certified lifeguards and 50 certified slide attendants. The park can accommodate 12,000 visitors per day and on average the park receives 400,000 visitors each season. The park also includes a VIP area with 23 private cabanas and 10 deluxe private suites, a variety of food outlets and shops, picnic areas, three African-themed restaurants and visitor service areas with lockers, change rooms and showers. Safety violations. On Monday, April 13, 2015 , the Park was found guilty of six of eleven charges it faced under Ontario's Technical Standards and Safety Act.