Can you walk through Ontario Place?
Can you walk through Ontario Place? There is no admission to walk through Ontario Place. We are a public park with year round activities (some rental fees may apply) and events. For more information on how to get here, please check our Visit Us page.
What amusement park is abandoned in Ontario?
Boblo Island Amusement Park is an abandoned amusement park which operated from 1898 until its closure on September 30, 1993.
Does Ontario Place have a beach?
Soak up the sun and enjoy a day at the beach with family and friends for free! Our new public beach on the West Island of Ontario Place will be 10 times larger than the size of the current rocky swim cove and offer the perfect spot for swimming, sunbathing, and making memories.
Why did Ontario Place shut down?
The whole point is to bring the masses back to Ontario Place, which the government closed in 2012 after years of decay and declining attendance.
How much does it cost to enter Ontario Place?
Is it free to go to Ontario Place? There is no admission to walk through Ontario Place. We are a public park with year round activities (some rental fees may apply) and events.
Who created Ontario Place?
The design was entrusted to architect Eberhard Zeidler and landscape architect Michael Hough, who envisioned an expansive park on artificial islands rising out of Lake Ontario.
When was Ontario Place shut down?
The whole point is to bring the masses back to Ontario Place, which the government closed in 2012 after years of decay and declining attendance.
Is Lake Ontario too polluted to swim in?
Along with Lake Erie, Lake Ontario is the most polluted of the Great Lakes. This contributes to potential health risks associated with bathing in its waters, an issue that the other three Great Lakes do not add to the mix.