ponyboy said:
rather than replacing this bridge, could we maintain it and build another bridge, perhaps a wider land bridge at another point?
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Not sure that would solve the crush after events at the ampitheatre.....this bridge is at the logical point for the crowds to flow through.....both ends of the bridge are in the "right places" (ie. on the OP side closest to the ampitheatre gate and on the EX side almost due south of the streetcars/go trains/path to Liberty Village)....so if you build the wider bridge elsewhere people will just flow onto this bridge anyway and you will have the same "crush" situation you have now.

Now if they can take this down, rehab it a bit and re-erect it elsewhere in addition to building the wider "land bridge" in this location....you might have something there.
 
News Release

Celebrating Ontario's 150th Anniversary at Ontario Place
May 19, 2017

Province Invites Everyone to Visit Ontario Place in 2017
Ontario Place will be at the centre of the action this summer as the province celebrates its 150th anniversary, with four free festivals to mark the milestone.

People can rediscover Ontario Place with a different themed event every long weekend this summer:
  • Starting today and running until Victoria Day, May 22, the Culinary Ontario festival will highlight the best of food and drink from across the province.
  • During the Canada Day weekend from June 30-July 3, the Heritage Ontario festival will celebrating the heritage, culture and traditions of Ontario through music, interactive exhibits and food.
  • Over the Simcoe Day weekend, August 4-7, an Arts & Music festival will explore all forms of artistic expression with a focus on Ontario and newcomer artists.
  • On Labour Day weekend from September 1-4, the Active Ontario festival will inspire visitors to experience a variety of outdoor sports and healthy lifestyle activities, and offer families ways to get outside and explore what Ontario has to offer.
In addition to these festivals, there are almost 1,000 Ontario150-funded ways to celebrate our sesquicentennial across the province. Highlights include:
  • From May 20 to September 4, Ottawa's ByWard Market will be transformed into Inspiration Village featuring street performers, musical acts, educational exhibits and a sea of sea containers.
  • Doors Open Ontario is offering expanded programming in cities and towns across the province to showcase Ontario's architecture and history in honour of the sesquicentennial.
  • Wild Ontario continues at the Butterfly Conservatory at the Niagara Parks Commission, highlighting the province's incredible biodiversity -- featuring everything from a barn owl to an American kestrel and a black widow spider.
  • On June 1, The Roberta Bondar Foundation will launch its travelling exhibition, Light in the Land - The Nature of Canada at Science North, Sudbury. Consisting of fine art photographs by Dr. Roberta Bondar, the exhibition was created specifically in honour of the 25th anniversary of her flight into space.
  • SESQUI launches its Ontario-exclusive community tour at Toronto's Regent Park, June 21 to 25, before travelling around the province, and will offer audiences of all ages a true 360° immersive experience through the 20-minute film HORIZON, which showcases Canada's awe-inspiring landscapes, diversity of perspectives and artistic talents.
  • Luminato runs June 14 to 25 in Toronto and features an Ontario150-funded opening night tribute to the immeasurable power, passion, beauty and resilience of Indigenous women through music and dance in David Pecaut Square.
For more information about how the province is celebrating this anniversary, visit the Ontario150 website and try the new interactive map to see what is happening in communities across Ontario.

Investing in programs, infrastructure and events for Ontario's 150th anniversary is part of our plan to create jobs, grow our economy and help people in their everyday lives.

QUICK FACTS
  • The new Urban Park and William G. Davis Trail at Ontario Place will open in June 2017.
  • Ontario is recognizing the historical significance of 2017 with Ontario150, a year-long commemoration that honours Ontario's past, showcases the present and inspires future generations.
  • In addition to Ontario Place, many of Ontario's agencies and attractions, such as the Royal Ontario Museum, Science North, and the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, are hosting Ontario150 events and offering customized programming this year.
  • In celebration of Ontario’s 150th anniversary, the province has released a new recording of A Place to Stand (Ontario Song), the province's unofficial anthem. English, French, and bilingual versions of the song are available, as well as lyrics, sheet music and choral arrangements.
  • Every year, Ontario’s festivals and events attract tourists, support tens of thousands of jobs and generate millions of dollars in revenue.
 
I miss Ontario Place and I think it's the most under-rated attraction in Toronto!


No place has the potential that this place does! Where in the world is there any urban park or attraction that looks like this place? I've never seen anything like it in my travels
 
The water levels will recede, but the park is looking worse each year. Ontario Place was a world-class amenity upon completion that has been left to rot. Back when it opened, you could go to a restaurant or to see a movie in a beautifully landscaped waterfront space with iconic architecture. It's good that there are still events on the grounds because people forget about it when it's closed and then experience its uniqueness when they visit for special events.

I'm opposed to any plan that would turn any part of it into private space, unless private space like condos were added on new islands and didn't encroach on or dominate the public spaces and buildings of the park.
 
Right 'potential, but as it stands now it's a useless space...events that are usually scheduled for the Islands are now scattering around Toronto to find a place
Remember at one time Ontario Place was the place
 
junctionist said:
Ontario Place was a world-class amenity upon completion that has been left to rot. You could go to a restaurant or to see a movie in a beautifully landscaped waterfront space with iconic architecture. I'm opposed to any plan that would turn any part of it into private space, unless private space like condos were added on new islands and didn't encroach on or dominate the public spaces and buildings of the park.
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I think Ontario Places biggest problem was that it tied to compete with attractions like Centerville and Canada's Wonderland without offering much. its biggest attraction was the Wilderness Adventure boat ride that most of them when it wasn't busy was walk on and they would even let staff on it if it wasn't busy.
 
EastYorkTTCFan said:
I think Ontario Places biggest problem was that it tied to compete with attractions like Centerville and Canada's Wonderland without offering much. its biggest attraction was the Wilderness Adventure boat ride that most of them when it wasn't busy was walk on and they would even let staff on it if it wasn't busy.
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Agreed, though it was more than just a kids theme park when it opened. They had restaurants that served alcohol, so adults could go down to the waterfront for beers in the summer. There was the IMAX theatre, the Forum, a nightclub in the pods, and the marinas. It was a place designed for people of all ages to enjoy themselves like Harbourfront Centre is today. That's what made it great.

Moving forward, I'd like that ideal of something for all ages to be realized again. There should also be a focus on ensuring that the park is animated throughout the year. It would be great if it were like a regular park that people could visit without paying admission any time they like, but with additional features like an indoor performing arts centre with unique architecture.
 
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Jasonzed said:
Cool drone video somebody did about 18 months ago...I've never heard the Ontario Place song before...it's groovy.
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That video showing a dilapidated Ontario Place with the music of its heyday playing over really strikes a disturbing tone.
 
kotsy said:
Loved that video, as did my facebook friends. Great share.
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In a way, it is too bad Expo '67 is not around to do the same :)

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