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PAGE 18, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1981, WHITBY FREE PRESS JVitby Free Pres s.... E NTERTAINMENT W ,with Barry Murkar INVITATIONS Now OPEN IN WHITBY FALCON T.V. SALES - REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES BLAIR PARK PLAZA 100 LU PIN DRIVE, WHITBY 668-6060 AUTHORIZED DEALER SPECIAL AIL TV SERVICE CALLS WITH THIS AD ONLY 12,11 FALCON T.V. BLAIR PARK PLAZA 100 LUPIN DRIVE, WHITBY 668-6060 426 SIMCOE ST. S. 723-0011 "he dream is waiting for you" By MICHAEL KNELL Frec Press Staff "Every dream should have a home. Every heart should have a place to fly. A magic place where fantasies are reality meet and melt together to create a land of endless won- der. " Those are the opening words in a publication entitled "Memnories of Canada'Is Wonderland. " While it must be ad- mitted that it is an open, straight commercial en- terprise that must produce profits for its shareholders, it is not a bad sentiment. Canada's Wonderland opened in May and represents a $108 million investînent for Uts owners - Taft Broad- casting Company and Great-West Life Assurance Company. The writer recently visited Canada's Won- derland, which is located on Highway 400 about eight miles north of Toronto, with hîs family. The first observation that was made about the theme park was Its cleanliness - litter was not scattered every- where and park ern- ployees, called hosts, were continually sweeping up stray cigarette butts and other pieces of garbage. *CINEMASHOWCASE SOMETHING GOOD IS HAPPENING Upon entering, the first thing that meets the eye is the now- famous mountain that covers 2.5 acres of land, cost $5 million to build and used 1,100 tons of structural steel, 1.5 million pounds of cernent, 3 million poun- ds of sand and 1,800 tons of gunite in con- struction. From the top of this impressive edifice, the visitor can view the en- tire lay-out of Canada's Wonderland - Inter- national Street, The Happyland of Hanna- Barbera, Medieval Faire, International Festival and the Grande World Exposition of 1890. The park spreads out over 320 acres of land that has. been carefully landscaped and as much of the natural wooded areas have been preser- ved. For those who do not enjoy carnival rides (sucli as the author) there are plenty' 0f at- tractions that are available to view 'in- cluding musical shows and magie demonistra- tions. Most of them are included in the price of admission. Then there are the rides - sporting such names as the Swing of Siam and Zumba Flume. 0f course, there are the roller coasters. Canada's Wonderland boasts some of the fastest and one of the longer roller coasters in North America. For. coaster fanatics there are four to be ridden in- cluding the Dragon Fyre, the Wilde Beast and the Mighty Canadian Minebuster. All-in-all, a visit to Canada's Wonderland is a worthwhile exper- ience - especially for children. Should the visitor purchase the unlimited one-day pass, lie need not spend a great deal of money ex- cept on food and beverages. However, the family of four should not take less than $120 with themn if they are planning to spend the day. The one- day passes cost $17.95 in 1981, plus $3 for parking privileges. It is a great place to FOR YOU WE. NOW HA VE A SELEC T/ON 0F INSPIRA TIONAL GIFTS WE GIVE FRIEN DLV PERSONALIZED SERVICE KINGS KOLOUR KORALlic 135 BROCK ST. SOUTH 666-1231 th emI tr i ssthsupnebgr.OÂ