Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360 at Epcot

Canada Far and Wide is a Circle-Vision 360 film attraction in Epcot’s Canada Pavilion. This film debuted a few years ago, replacing the previous film, O Canada. While the film offers an updated preview of some of Canada’s most treasured landmarks, it seems to have lost some of its predecessor’s charm. Still, this attraction isn’t the worst place to take a break during your Walt Disney World vacation. Below, we’ll cover what to expect when you visit Canada Far and Wide. We’ll also discuss how to find this attraction and what to expect.

Here is a quick reference chart for Canada Far and Wide.

Canada Far and Wide	Epcot
Location:	Canada Pavilion
Height Requirement:	None
Type:	Theater Show/Circle-Vision
Seats Per Vehicle:	Standing Theater
Rider Switch:	NA
Lightning Lane:	No
Our Traffic Signal:	Green (Ride anytime if interested.)
Early Theme Park Entry:	No
Extended Evening Hours:	No
Duration:	12 minutes
Scare Factor:	None
Must-Do List:	Low Priority
Perfect For:	Everyone
Special Mention:	Highlights Canadian Landmarks

Additional Info: Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVS while experiencing this attraction. Assistive listening, audio description, and handheld captioning are available.

Canada Far and Wide Review

Canada Far and Wide is at the back of the Canada Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase. Because it’s almost hidden, guests may find it difficult to locate. You can locate the attraction in two ways. If you’re coming from the Victoria Gardens side of the pavilion, you’ll cross the bridge that runs alongside a waterfall. The walkway dead-ends at the Canada Far and Wide Theater.

Another option is to take the staircase down from the pavilion’s upper level. A sign indicates the path. A separate path is available for wheelchair users (ECV). Guests can remain in their wheelchairs while watching the film.

A wait-time sign over the attraction’s entrance shows the minutes left until the next show begins. Canada Far and Wide runs for 12 minutes. So the longest wait will be for the next show to begin.

Inside the attraction’s entrance, you’ll encounter a large waiting area with a few seats. This space is dark and cool. It’s a decent place to shelter if you’re touring the pavilion and it starts to rain. However, it’s not a great place for long-term rain because nothing nearby can provide additional shelter after the film ends.

Here’s a look inside the theater. Guests can lean against the railings. Unfortunately, the theater has no seating.

Since Canada Far and Wide is a Circle-Vision film, you can stand anywhere in the theater and face any direction to see it. Given the nature of the film, you may feel you are moving with it. Cast members suggest closing your eyes if you experience any dizziness. You can also exit the theater at any time if needed.

Canadian actors Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy provide the film’s new narration, accompanied by a musical score from Canadian composer Andrew Lockington. You may remember Martin Short narrated the original film. The film features landmarks including Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, Ottawa, and landscapes from Canada’s Provinces.

Some of the drone-recorded scenes are breathtaking. Here’s a glimpse of the Canadian Rockies.

It nods to some of the wildlife you’ll find across Canada’s varied climates.

Unfortunately, the film didn’t have me screaming O Canada. But I guess that’s why the new film is called Canda Far and Wide with all the new wide-angle lens technology.

If you are touring the area and have extra time, you might stop to see the film. But if your schedule is limited, it isn’t necessarily a deal-breaker to miss it. That said, you must tour the rest of the pavilion. Canada has a gorgeous pavilion with a waterfall, mountains, gift shops, and gardens.

The Resorts Gal Spin on Canada Far and Wide

We give Canada Far and Wide the green light. This is an excellent place to cool off, and the film is nice. However, those weary feet won’t get much rest because it’s standing room only. If you’re interested, by all means, see it anytime. But it’s not a dealbreaker if you miss it.

Our Traffic Signals

Green Light: We give an attraction the green light if we consider it a must-do, regardless of the posted wait. We also give the green light for attractions we deem suitable to experience anytime. For example, some attractions have high capacities. As a result, lines move continuously, and you shouldn’t have a long wait unless the attraction experiences downtime.

Red Light: We recommend checking the posted wait times for red light attractions. Then, make a quick judgment call on whether to wait, skip it, or return later. We also red-light some attractions that we feel might not be suitable based on our experience.

Final Thoughts

For more about this park, see our list of EPCOT attractions. For other parks, see our Disney World Rides and Attractions guide. It links to attraction guides for all four theme parks. If you’re still in the first stages, our How to Plan a Disney World Vacation guide brings together the resources you need to plan your visit. We hope you’ll check back with ResortsGal.com for more on Disney World, or sign up for our newsletter for weekly updates.

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