Leviathan and Behemoth closed at Canada’s Wonderland after Georgia coaster death
The two Vaughan rides are shut pending a safety review after a death on a similar Six Flags coaster in Georgia. No reopening date has been announced.
Verified brief
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Canada’s Wonderland temporarily closed Leviathan and Behemoth after a rider died on the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. The company describes the Canadian closures as precautionary. Investigators have not established the cause of the Georgia incident, and the parks have not given a reopening timeline.
This brief and the full story below are based on the disclosed sources. SearchTrends Daily’s interpretation appears later under “Our take.”
Full reporting
The complete story
Two of Canada’s Wonderland’s best-known roller coasters, Leviathan and Behemoth, were shut following a fatal incident on a similar ride at Six Flags Over Georgia. A Six Flags spokesperson told CityNews Toronto that the company temporarily shut comparable attractions across its parks as a precaution. The Vaughan, Ontario, park closed the two rides late Monday, October 12, and had not announced a reopening date in its October 13 updates.
The action followed the death of a rider on the Goliath coaster in Georgia. The Canadian Press reported, citing police, that the man was thrown from his seat and struck other patrons before falling below the ride. Authorities are investigating what happened; the circumstances do not yet establish a mechanical cause or fault. The Swiss manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard said it was investigating, according to the Associated Press.
The precaution extends beyond Ontario. The Associated Press reported that Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar coasters at six parks in the United States and Canada. The Canadian Press also reported that Goliath at La Ronde in Montreal was shut for a safety review. These are temporary operational decisions; none is evidence that a defect has been found on Leviathan or Behemoth.
Source perspectives
What other reporting adds
These are the reports, official records, and trend observations used to build the story. The note under each link explains exactly what it contributes.
Direct statement from Six Flags spokesperson naming Leviathan and Behemoth, precautionary closure, and no reopening timetable.
Read original source ↗The Canadian Press via Global NewsRides closed at Canadian parks after Georgia Six Flags fatalityCanadian Press reporting on the Ontario and Montreal ride closures, Georgia police account, and park statement.
Read original source ↗Associated PressSix Flags closes nine North American coasters after fatal Georgia fallIndependent reporting on the nine precautionary closures, the ongoing Georgia investigation, and the manufacturer’s response.
Read original source ↗Wikimedia Commons / Jeremy ThompsonBehemoth (Canada’s Wonderland) 08 — archival photo and creditHero photo of Behemoth by Jeremy Thompson, taken August 25, 2025. Reproduced at reduced size without a content alteration under CC BY 4.0; this is not an image of the October 2026 closure.
Read original source ↗Creative CommonsCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licenseLicense terms for the Jeremy Thompson archival Behemoth photograph credited above.
Read original source ↗SearchTrends Daily opinion
Our take
Analysis
What the evidence and search signal suggest
The same manufacturer built the affected coasters, but that commonality alone does not identify the cause of the Georgia death or establish a problem on either Canadian ride. Six Flags has not publicly explained why it selected each of the nine coasters, according to the Associated Press. Until it does, the closures should be understood as a precaution, not a finding.
Analysis and commentary are SearchTrends Daily’s interpretation. They are intentionally separated from the sourced account above.
Meaning
Why this matters
Visitors planning a trip to Canada’s Wonderland may find its two major coasters unavailable when the park next opens. More broadly, closing similar rides across a chain shows how a serious incident at one park can prompt precautionary checks elsewhere before investigators know the cause. Guests need clear, current information about ride availability rather than speculation about safety findings.
Background
How we got here
Canada’s Wonderland is in Vaughan, north of Toronto, and is owned by Six Flags Entertainment. Leviathan and Behemoth are separate attractions; both were named among the rides temporarily shut after the Georgia incident. CityNews reported that the closures began late on the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday. The parks were already scheduled for seasonal midweek closures on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Associated Press reported, making the next operating day a practical point to watch for any update.
Outlook
What is likely to happen next
The rides may reopen after safety reviews, but neither Canada’s Wonderland nor Six Flags has announced when that will happen. Investigators in Georgia and the ride manufacturer may release findings later. Visitors should check the park’s official ride status before travelling; any reopening or new safety conclusion will need fresh confirmation.
A conditional editorial assessment based on the evidence available at the review date, not a guaranteed outcome.
Live record
Updates to this story
No material updates yet.
Commentary
What we think
Editorial view: Shutting comparable rides while an incident is investigated is a measured response. The company should also tell visitors what checks must be completed and where to see the latest ride status, while avoiding claims of certainty before investigators report.