Canada’s largest water-themed park was found in violation of six safety-related charges by an Ontario judge on Monday.
Calypso Water Park, located just outside of Ottawa, was found guilty on six of 11 violations under Canada’s Technical Standards and Safety Act.
The charges stem from accidents at the park dating back to 2011.
Four of the violations were connected to 10 separate incidents on the Steamer ride.
The judge also said Calypso failed to report problems right away, and should have closed the rides for inspection until they were deemed safe again.
The other two violations were related to a lack of knowledge, training and education of operators at the Bobsleigh waterslide. The court also ruled that Calypso operated the ride in an unsafe manner.
Sentencing for Monday’s decision is on June 12.
Outside court, Calypso’s lawyer Lawrence Greenspon said that all necessary safety improvements were implemented after the incidents.
“We’re talking three years ago, and I can assure you that the training and experience of the people operating that ride has been dramatically improved,” Greenspon told reporters.
He also said that the park remains safe for all visitors.
“We’re looking forward to having thousands and thousands of people come through the park this summer,” Greenspon said.
Calypso was initially charged with 20 violations, but nine were withdrawn during the trial.
The park still faces civil lawsuits from people who allege they were injured there.
Calypso boasts of being Canada’s best and biggest water-themed park, with 35 waterslides.
With a report by CTV Ottawa’s Annie Bergeron-Oliver
