Province Unveils Final Designs for Re-Imagined Ontario Place
- On June 24, 2025, Ontario Premier Doug Ford presented the completed plans for the redevelopment of Ontario Place in Toronto.
- The redevelopment follows the province's 2021 announcement after Ontario Place closed in 2012 due to declining attendance and disrepair.
- Plans include a publicly owned $400-million parking structure with 3,500 spots, new beaches, expanded green space, a new Ontario Science Centre, and a Live Nation venue.
- Ford said the park will be a "destination for all of Ontario" drawing up to six million visitors annually, though the visitor number has been disputed by experts.
- The project aims to create 5,000 construction and tourism jobs and boost regional economic growth, despite criticisms over traffic and waterfront view obstruction.
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New parking and multiple attractions detailed as province unveils final Ontario Place designs - On-Site Magazine
Artist’s concept showcasing the new Ontario Place. (Image: © King’s Printer for Ontario, 2012-2025) The Ontario government has unveiled its final designs for the new Ontario Place public space, marking a major milestone in the transformation of Toronto’s waterfront. In addition to the new facilities, the province says the project will create 5,000 jobs in the construction and tourism sectors and boost economic growth across Toronto and the regio…
Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveils final designs for revamped Ontario Place
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday that the revamped Ontario Place will include a five-storey parking garage that will cost $400-million. Renderings show a large structure between Lakeshore Boulevard and the waterfront, but Ford says it will blend in.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants to build a 5-storey parking lot on Lake Ontario in Toronto at Ontario Place.
Ford says he's 'very satisfied' with Therme deal despite allegations company misrepresented itself
At the unveiling of the final designs for the province's controversial redevelopment of Ontario Place Tuesday, Premier Doug Ford said he had reviewed Ontario's deal with Therme and is "very satisfied," despite allegations the company had misrepresented itself in its bid to run a spa on the site.
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