Goodbye Thunder Run A Calgarian Memory | Calgary News

Calgarians bid a tearful farewell to the legendary Thunder Run waterslide — a six-story childhood staple since 1994 — as Village Square Leisure Centre prepares for a major renovation. Fans lined up for one last ride, reliving the chilly stairs, dark tunnel, and epic splash, turning the slide into a nostalgic time machine. Stories poured in from comedians, families, even grandpas who helped build its model — proving how deeply these community gems shape our lives. The centre will reopen late 2027 with a brand-new, even faster slide — but for those who grew up on Thunder Run, the original will forever hold a sacred place in their hearts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a1d59a83a4f1bffc