Magic Mountain (french: Parc aquatique Magic Mountain), is mainly a

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, which is located in

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, Canada. It is part of the Magnetic Hill tourist site. The park is the largest man-made tourist attraction in

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History

The park was created as an addition to the growing tourist site of

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, which already consisted of the hill itself, and the

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. Construction on the park commenced on August 12, 1986 and through the efforts of more than 600 construction workers it was completed in less than a year, opening on June 26, 1987. It requires more than of water to operate which is heated by propane heaters with a capacity of almost 7 million

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s (7.4

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s). In 1999 the park came under new ownership and since then several improvements have been made to the park. A children's "Splash pad", two new children's slides and two new

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s named "Pipeline" and "Sidewinder" were constructed. Other developments include: *2002 - the Tornado

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opened. *2005 - two new slides opened named Twist and Shout. *2006 - the Pro Racer was added. *2008 - an all new free-fall body slide replaced the old Kamikaze. Its name and height remains the same. *2011 - The Torpedo opens - Canada's first skybox drop capsule will give riders an opportunity to experience a weightless sensation. *2011 - The Turbo Tunnel opens - a dark body slide that propels a 720 degree figure 8 ride.

Rides and attractions

* The Tornado - A enclosed tube slide. * The Lazy River - A

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ride on which the rider sits in a tube and floats 1/4 of a mile (400 m) around a replica of a nineteenth century steamship. * The Giant Twister Slides - Three body slides for the less daring riders. * The Kamikaze - A

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that goes almost on a straight down drop. It is over 100 feet (30 meters) tall, sliders can reach speeds of over 60 km/h (37 mph). * Pro Racer - A two-lane slide on which two people slide down at the same time on rubber mats. * The Torpedo - A sky box drop capsule that lets riders experience a weightless sensation. * The Turbo Tunnel - A dark body slide that propels riders 720 degrees. * Puddle Jumpers Pond - A small children's wading pool with Gizmo the Frog, Pinky the Whale, and Magic Mushroom. * The Wave pool - A large

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with waves 5 to 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall. * Pier 36 Mini Golf - 36 holes of

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External links

Magic Mountain Official Website

Owner's Official Website

Step by Step Directions from Moncton, NB to Magic Mountain Water Park

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