2019 Canada's Wonderland Yukon Striker First Rider Fundraiser

A 245 foot dive into an underwater tunnel. Top speed of 80 miles per hour. 3,625 feet of track. Yukon Striker, the worlds longest, fastest and tallest dive roller coaster is done and almost ready for its premier!

Canada’s Wonderland is giving guests a chance to see and ride Yukon Striker before they open to the general public on May 3, 2019.

Yukon Striker First Rider Fundraiser

Canada’s Wonderland, in partnership with SickKids Foundation, is challenging ride enthusiasts and child health supporters alike to “Break Records and Heal Kids” by fundraising for a chance to be first to ride the world-record breaking dive coaster Yukon Striker.

Beginning today, March 14, participants in the fundraiser will receive one entry for every $100 they raise in a contest to win one of 72 seats on the first public ride of Yukon Striker, the world’s longest, tallest and fastest dive roller coaster. The more raised, the more entries a participant receives and the better their chances of winning. Individuals, groups, school classes and companies are invited to fundraise for a chance at one of those seats, up until Tuesday, April 16 and can start their campaign here.

All proceeds go directly to SickKids Foundation, to support world-class research, learning and care and to help build a renewed, reimagined SickKids in Toronto, ON.

After the contest closes, SickKids will conduct a random draw for the 72 riders who will be invited, along with a guest, to an exclusive ceremony on Wednesday, April 24 at noon for the official first public ride on the roller coaster. Winners will also receive lunch, a commemorative gift from Canada’s Wonderland and on-ride photo. Following the first ride, winners and their guests can continue to ride Yukon Striker that afternoon.

As a Bonus, Canada’s Wonderland is offering the following incentives. Those who surpass these fundraising levels will receive a prize from the park:

– Raise more than $500: Receive your five entries, PLUS one Canada’s Wonderland admission ticket, valid any 2019 regular operating day
– Raise more than $1,000: Receive your 10 entries, PLUS one Canada’s Wonderland Fast Lane Plus Pass, valid any 2019 regular operating day

“We are in midst of the largest fundraising campaign in Canadian healthcare history and we’re grateful to Canada’s Wonderland and their supporters for going big to help us reach our ambitious goal,” says James Powell, Director, Cause Marketing, SickKids Foundation. “The funds raised from this initiative will help SickKids continue to fund the fight against the greatest challenges in child health.”

Yukon Striker will be the 17th roller coaster built at Canada’s Wonderland and promises an exhilarating ride as the longest (1,105m), tallest (75m) and fastest (130km/h) dive coaster in the world. Riders will be held for three breath-taking seconds over the summit of a 90-degree drop before diving down through an underwater tunnel. It also features floorless, stadium-style seating and the only 360-degree loop for a dive coaster in the world.

Visit the official Yukon Striker First Ride page for details.

Season Passholder Sneak Preview

Friday, April 26, 2019 from 5:30 pm until 10:00 pm, season passholders will get an exclusive sneak peak into Canada’s Wonderland 2019 season and the world debut of Yukon Striker!

This is an incredible opportunity to experience Canada’s Wonderland before the masses fill the queues. Ride the Canada’s Wonderland roller coasters, including those celebrating anniversaries this year like Wonder Mountain Guardian, Time Warp, and The Fly.

Guests will also be able to take part in exclusive season passholder preview specials including:

– Buy one, get one games at Milk Can Medieval Faire, Milk Can Action Zone, and Alpen Foul Shot
– Buy two, get two pieces of fudge at Sweet Shoppe
– 50% off classic poutine at Apres Poutinerie, Action Zone Poutinerie, and Kidzville Hot Potato
– 50% off 24″ Lumberjack Sausage at Timbers BBQ
– 50% off Large Dippin’ Dots at Expo Dippin’ Dots, Kidzville School House Snacks, Leviathan Dippin’ Dots, and Yukon Striker Dippin’ Dots