Torontovibe
Senior Member
Oh, don't worry, we all see through Urbandreamer, he's quite transparent. Just take everything he says as sarcasm or with a grain of salt. (or in his case, crab apples lol)
I'm not sure how much of Ontario Place is arguably "heritage" in any reasonable definition -- at the very least, I think arguments would have to be made for the heritage value of the individual elements. (I mean, I like geodesic domes as much as the next person, but is the IMAX theatre building really "heritage"?)
And it's not like this plan is unmotivated -- attendance at the park has fallen pretty dramatically, and if the park becomes unsustainable and falls into disrepair, the "heritage" argument becomes a bit moot.
I wonder if the "blank canvas" remarks were partially aimed at getting people to talk about how many wonderful things there ARE at Ontario Place right now, upon which they can build.
I've been thinking about how expensive Ontario Place is for what you get. For an adult to step onto the grounds its $20 with tax, add the kids to that then you have to pay for the little one's to enjoy the attractions of their choosing and it adds up pretty quickly.
There is a reason why is it called 'ONTARIO PISS' to many!
I have never ever heard it called that.
I see parallels to two other government-run jewels that have been allowed to deteriorate since the Seventies: the TTC and the Toronto Zoo.