Leviathan at Canada’s Wonderland: Height, Speed, G-Force & Scary

There’s a moment just before Leviathan’s lift chain grabs hold — that quiet second when you realise you’re about to climb 306 feet into the Ontario sky. By the time you crest the top and see the park sprawled below, there’s no turning back. This guide lays out exactly what that experience is like: the height, the speed, the G-forces, and whether it’s too much for younger riders.

Height: 306 feet (93 m) ·
Speed: 92 mph (148 km/h) ·
Drop: 306 feet (93 m) ·
G-Force: 4.7 Gs ·
Length: 5,486 feet (1,672 m) ·
Opened: 2012

The table below rolls up the factory specs into a single reference point.

*Public opening May 6, 2012 per RCDB.

The implication: Every spec on this ride was engineered to push beyond what Canada had seen before.

Is Leviathan the tallest roller coaster?

Leviathan is the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Canada, standing 306 feet (93 m) tall. It surpassed the park’s previous record holder, Behemoth, by 76 feet when it opened in 2012 (Canada’s Wonderland YouTube).

How does Leviathan compare to Behemoth?

• Leviathan is 76 feet taller than Behemoth (Canada’s Wonderland YouTube)
• Top speed of 92 mph vs. Behemoth’s 77 mph
• Both are Bolliger & Mabillard designs

In 2019, Yukon Striker took the height record with a 245-foot drop, but Leviathan still holds the speed crown.

Is Leviathan roller coaster scary?

For most riders, the answer is yes — especially the first drop. The 306-foot plunge at an 80-degree angle delivers a sustained feeling of weightlessness, according to Coaster Critic.

How do riders describe the fear factor?

• “Airtime hills that actually deliver” – multiple enthusiast reviews
• Intense positive G-forces (4.7 Gs) press riders into their seats
• Overbanked hammerhead turn at 115 degrees crosses above the park entrance at 147 feet (Coaster101)

The drop provides a sustained feeling of weightlessness.

– Coaster Critic review (specialist review site)

How many G’s do you feel on Leviathan?

Leviathan peaks at 4.7 positive Gs, according to Bolliger & Mabillard specs (Wikipedia). That’s enough to make your arms feel heavy and your face pull into a grin — or a grimace.

What is 4.7 Gs equivalent to?

• Roughly 4.7 times your body weight pushing down
• Comparable to high-performance fighter jet maneuvers
• Slightly above the average giga coaster (4–4.5 Gs)

The G-force comparison below shows how Leviathan stacks up against its park rivals.

The negative Gs (airtime) on the camelback hills reach heights up to 180 feet, giving that stomach-dropping sensation (Coaster101).

How intense is Leviathan?

Leviathan is widely considered one of the most intense coasters at Canada’s Wonderland. Its out-and-back layout includes multiple airtime moments, a high-speed hammerhead turn, and sustained positive Gs.

What elements make the ride intense?

• 306-foot first drop at 80 degrees
• 4.7 Gs in the valleys
• Camelback hills up to 180 feet (Coaster101)
• Overbanked turn at 115 degrees

Recommended for children ages 12 and up due to intensity.

– Common Sense Media (parenting review site)

The ride duration of roughly 3 minutes 28 seconds gives plenty of time to build intensity — no let-up from the first drop to the brake run.

Is Leviathan appropriate for kids?

The minimum height to ride is 54 inches (137 cm). Common Sense Media recommends it for ages 12 and up due to the intensity, G-forces, and height (Common Sense Media).

What are the height and age restrictions?

• Minimum height: 54 inches (137 cm) – strictly enforced
• No maximum age, but children under 12 may find it overwhelming
• Parent reviews on forums highlight fear factor and G-forces as key concerns

The ride trains use lap bars and seat belts as restraints, which can feel less secure to younger riders compared to over-the-shoulder harnesses (Coaster Critic).

Comparison: Leviathan vs Behemoth vs Yukon Striker

Three major coasters at Canada’s Wonderland, each with a different thrill profile.

The side-by-side below lets you compare the three headline rides at a glance.

The implication: Leviathan remains the fastest and tallest, but Yukon Striker offers inversions and a vertical drop. Behemoth is the gentler entry point.

Specifications table

Eight key numbers that define the Leviathan ride experience.

This second pass at the specs folds in train details and restraint type for a fuller picture.

The catch: The duration discrepancy matters if you are timing your day — the shorter figure likely excludes the lift hill.

Pros and cons of riding Leviathan

Timeline: Leviathan’s history at Canada’s Wonderland

• August 2011: Announced by Canada’s Wonderland (Coaster101)
• May 6, 2012: Opens to the public, becoming Canada’s tallest and fastest coaster (RCDB)
• 2012: First giga coaster in Canada
• 2019: Yukon Striker opens, surpassing Leviathan’s height but not its speed
• 2020s: Continues operation with regular maintenance, still a top attraction

What’s confirmed and what’s still unclear

What riders are saying

Leviathan is the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Canada.

– Wikipedia entry (encyclopedic database)

The drop provides a sustained feeling of weightlessness.

– Coaster Critic review (specialist review site)

Recommended for children ages 12 and up due to intensity.

– Common Sense Media (parenting review site)

Leviathan redefined what a thrill ride could be in Canada when it opened in 2012. For adrenaline junkies, the choice is clear: experience the 306-foot drop at 92 mph, or miss out on the benchmark that every subsequent coaster in the park has been measured against.

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