What is being built at Ontario Place?


What is being built at Ontario Place? Ontario Place to have 43 acres of public space Surma said the reimagined Ontario Place, which was decommissioned in 2012, will feature more than 40 acres of public space, with new trails, parkland, picnic areas, lookout points, event spaces, and better access to beaches and swimming areas.


How much does it cost to go to the 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. For more information on how to get here, please check our Visit Us page.


Are they rebuilding Ontario Place?

The province announced in July 2021 it would partner with three private companies to build an indoor water park and spa complex, a revamped concert venue and an adventure park as part of its plan to reimagine Ontario Place.


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.


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.


Why was Ontario Place built?

Creating a new urban amenity was envisioned as a celebration of Ontario's cultural and economic achievement, in the spirit of civic competition, after Expo 67 captured the world's attention on behalf of Toronto's rival city of Montréal.


Is Ontario Place on a man made island?

Ontario Place is an entertainment venue, event venue, and park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The venue is located on three artificial landscaped islands just off-shore in Lake Ontario, south of Exhibition Place, and southwest of Downtown Toronto.


How long has Ontario Place been closed?

Ontario Place is an entertainment venue, event venue, and park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The venue is located on three artificial landscaped islands just off-shore in Lake Ontario, south of Exhibition Place, and southwest of Downtown Toronto.