Six Flags La Ronde

Six Flags La Ronde is the largest amusement park in Quebec.

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Amusement park - Quebec

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It is a 146 acre (591,000 m²) park located on Île Sainte-Hélène in Montreal, Canada, on the site of the former 1967 Montreal World Fair. It hosts Le Mondial SAQ, the most important international fireworks competition, held every year during the summer months of June and July. The fireworks are held every Wednesdays and Saturdays during the summer months.

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Acre - Île Sainte-Hélène - Montreal - Canada - Le Mondial SAQ - Fireworks - June - July

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It was opened in 1967 as a part of Expo 67 and now features 37 rides, including 7 roller coasters, among which is Le Monstre, a 40 metre high wooden double-coaster, and many different shows.

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1967 - Expo 67 - Rides - Roller coaster

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The park opens from mid-May to late October, with an activity peak in July. As of summer 2005, entrance costs $34.99 for those 12 years of age and over ($27.99 for only panoramic rides) and $22.99 for children 3 to 12. Family rides require a height of 36 inches (0.91 m), most intermediate rides are 44 inches (1.12 m) and high-thrill ones 52 or 54 in (1.32 or 1.37 m).

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May - October - July - 2005 - $

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La Ronde was owned and administered by the City of Montreal until it was sold to Six Flags, an American theme park chain, in a deal completed on May 4, 2001. This is their only amusement park in Canada. They acquired all of the assets of the park for $20 million US and have a long-term contract to lease the land from the city. Before the announcement of the Six Flags purchase, the city had considered offers from other bidders including Paramount Parks, Cedar Fair, and Parc Asterix. Since then Six Flags has invested millions of dollars in new rides and improvements, such as Le Vampire, Le Splash and a new main entrance.

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Six Flags - American - 2001 - Canada - US - Paramount Parks - Cedar Fair - Parc Asterix

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It is advised to take public transportation using the subway system to reach the park because of parking fees and heavy traffic. If you do bring a car it is recommended to bring a cooler and keep it in the car (because it is prohibited to bring any food in the park grounds) since the park's refreshments are very expensive.

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