We decided to go to Mount Cascade yesterday for the first time.We wish we had not waited so long to go! We have been to Calypso and Wonderlands water park but our visit to Mount Cascade was much more fun.We got there around 11:30 the parking lot is under construction and was already pretty full so we had to park pretty far away so I would suggest dropping of your kids (and a parent) at the front with your cooler. Get in have no problem getting a spot we brought our own umbrella so we could sit away from the busy shaded spots. The park was fairly busy but the lines were not too bad. It is a older park but in decent shape it might not have all the rides calypso has but it was still lots of fun and very affordable. I do suggest packing your own lunch as the cafeterias food wasn't great and a little pricy. The staff were very friendly and doing a great job keeping things running smoothly. The one thing that shocked me was the amount of 8, 9 and 10 year olds running around the kids area and having no regard for the little kids. A few times my 3 year old was pushed and hit and when I very politely said something to the kids they didn't care. Not too long after the lifeguard stepped in and said something as it continued to happen to other kids. Overall we had a great experience and we will be buying season passes next year!
Very inexpensive, not far at all to drive from Ottawa, and great for kids. Good water slides for kids, from little ones to medium ones to big ones, it's pretty busy but much less than Calypso.
This water park seemed like it was ran by Zombies. The kids working there seemed like they had no energy, no emotion and no sense of work ethic. I don't know how these employees were trained. If their managers told them "go out there and do nothing" then they are doing a great job, because that is exactly what they did.One slide attendant was apparently too busy eating Dunkaroo's to give the "okay" to the next set of people going down the slides. The rest did not feel like helping anyone pull their tubes out of the pool. It was sad to see three small children try to tug the giant tube out of the water on their own.Another attendant left the slide right before my turn came. I had no instruction as to how to properly go down the slide or when it was safe to do so. If there was a small child up next and went too soon, that could have resulted in an injury or something more serious.Well, thanks to Mont Cascade I was able to spend my day at the Zombie Park feeling unsafe, without a single smile or any assistance when most needed. It was a great day!
Hadn't been to Mont Cascades for 25-30 years (still a great place for younger kids). While Mont Cascades is showing its age and is in desperate need of renovations/updates, we did end up having a wonderful day. Can't go wrong with the price -- free parking and cheap entrance fee. While some work was being done in the parking area, work is also required throughout. Some thoughts on the downfalls ... 1) not enough changing rooms / washrooms (inconveniently located) ... quite a climb up the stairs and no ventilation whatsoever, 2) went to use the washroom outside (go-hut) there was no toilet paper, no hand-wipes and the smell was deadly, 3) while there were a lot of picnic tables available on the grounds, there was ONLY seven (yes 7) umbrellas throughout. Sitting in the sun at 30 degrees for lunch and down-time (relaxing) is not acceptable for a water park (changes must definitely be made in that area). Not taking away from Mont Cascades and while other water parks are more expensive (ex. Calypso in Limoge), if planning for a full day, it's all worth it. Very thrilling for teenagers and more than convenient for grown-ups/grand-parents (those "young at heart"). Besides the hefty price (parking/entrance) the only downfall at Calypso are the long line-ups at the slides. It has all the convenience (roomy washrooms/change areas, very clean and one umbrella per 3-4 tables). One has to have been there at least once to really appreciate it.
I go to Mont Cascades a couple of times a year with the kids and it is so worth it, especially compared to 'that other' water park near Ottawa... Hey - less than $20 per person compared to $40+ per person, and the line ups are rarely more than 10-15 minutes (at the absolute most - often there are virtually no line ups!) - spells "Deal" to me!!!!!
I think this is a good deal for people who live in the area but after travelling 3 hours, we were a little disappointed. Our 9 year old did not have very many options due to height restrictions (too tall for some activities). The day we went, the lineups were anywhere between 20-45 minutes (really, not making this up).Pros: inexpensive for those who can get a season pass and go oftencan bring in your own food and beverages, plus chairslockersfree parkingCons: food and drinks very expensive, example 2 bottles of water and 1 small slushie was $8.40. Long line ups and you have to line up twice; once for getting your inner tube or carpet and then back into the line for the rideeverything is concentrated at the base of the ski hill so not a lot of room for extra chairs, etcWould not go again. Probably a better ski facility than a water park.
Mont cascades is a perfect option for a family day at the waterpark. Way more reasonably priced than the bigger parks.You can get passes through Costco in Ottawa as well
Situated in the beautiful Gatineau Hills (kind of cool being at a waterpark surrounded by ski hills and chair lifts!), Mont Cascades is a really fun waterpark for all ages! The newer Splash Forest area is a small zone for the younger children with two short slides (no line ups) with an enormous bucket of water that comes crashing down every few minutes! The larger slides are exhilarating and great for kids of a certain height and adults alike. The new-ish Tornado Alley was one of the best ones we've ever been on. The new pavement is smooth and easy on the feet, but be prepared for climbing (of course), longer line ups in the afternoon (so get there when they open), and some uneven, narrow paths that are quick worn and slightly rocky and hard on the feet in some of the older areas. The staff were friendly for the most part but not very enthusiastic. As a safety freak, I was always paying attention to their methods and safety protocols, and they seemed on top of things, but not as attentive as other parks I've been to (Great Wolf Lodges for example). We enjoyed the shaded umbrellas and pavilions and the fact that we could bring in our own food/drinks/cooler. Free parking and in and out privileges to go out to the car for the cooler were a bonus. The ice cream hut had over-priced ice cream. The change rooms and toilets in the main lodge were extremely hot and stuffy and the washrooms need a good cleaning. Overall, worth the price of admission. It's a good size and therefore not too overwhelming. Lots of fun!!
A quiet waterpark, in the hills. Lovely setting. Older park that needs updating here and there. Picnic tables were falling apart, paint was worn at places. Spent time with a child under 10 and there was enough for her to feel entertained. Great place for small children - wading areas, small - medium slides, waterfalls. Affordable entertainment on a hot summer's day.
My 3 and 7 year old enjoyed this waterpark and the variety of slides it had to offer. It isn't a huge waterpark, but at the same time it is much more reasonable (especially with Costco discount tickets).My 7 year old could do most of the rides on her own and my 3 year was able to do many with one of the adults in tow.My 3 year old really enjoyed the large kids splash area that included some fairly decent waterslides geared towards younger children.We found the "Change Area" to be a little unusual. It is located at the top of the ski chalet and really appears to be the change area for skiers. As such there are now showers and the washroom with mirrors are across the room.