Vortex (Calaway Park)

Vortex General [[File:|link=|center]] ' ' Park Calaway Park Location Calgary, Alberta, Canada Status Operating Operated Operated 1982 - Opened 1982 Opening Cost Height restriction Statistics Manufacturer Arrow Dynamics Builder Designer Type Steel Type Model Corkscrew Riders per train 24 Riders per hour Lift/launch system Chain Lift Height feet Drop 70 feet Top speed mph Length feet Dimensions feet x feet Duration Inversions 2 Steepest drop Maximum g-force

Vortex is an Arrow Dynamics sit-down roller coaster located at Calaway Park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. When it opened, it was named "Turn Of The Century" and was painted an "earth tone" brown to blend in with the surrounding landscape. In 1986, it was renamed "Corkscrew". In the 2004 off-season, the track and supports were painted green, and the coaster train was painted pink. During this time it was renamed "Vortex" with the new catchphrase "Fun From The Bottom Of Your Stomach". This update debuted when the park opened for the 2005 season. The update was for Alberta's centennial.

In the 2019 off-season, Vortex was repainted by Baynum Painting to a green and purple color scheme. The coaster train remains the same pink color.

Vortex, unlike most roller coasters similar in size, sends riders around for two laps rather than one to accommodate for the short track length.

Design

Elements •Double Corkscrew

Purple supports with green track.

Trains

Single-car trains.

Photo Gallery

Vortex looming over the pathways