Ontario Place is a popular cultural, leisure and entertainment site that is mainly open only in the summer.
The complex, opened in 1971, extends across three man-made islands along the Lake Ontario waterfront. The five pod pavilion and geodesic dome has a futuristic design that creates the impression that the structure is floating above the water.
The 96 acre complex contains a theme park, water park, Cinesphere and a theatre. Attractions feature water slides, bumper boats, flume ride, mini-golf etc. Many areas of the park are designed specifically for young children, providing climbing frames, tunnels, slides etc., that are soft, padded and safe.
The cinesphere - a 752 armchair imax movie cinema has a curved screen that is six stories-high (60-feet wide by 80-feet high). The cinema shows a range of entertaining and educational movies throughout the year, as well as hollywood blockbusters.
The complex also hosts various events and live entertainment, from children entertainers to musical concerts.
The annual Benson & Hedges Symphony of Fire International Fireworks competition is held here in July, with international teams competing to set fireworks to music.
Cultural festivals are held throughout the summer, where a country's food, arts and crafts, and entertainment is celebrated.
The annual Air Show is held here each Labour day weekend
Opening Hours
The Park is closed outside of the summer months.
June - Weekends: 10am - 8pm
June - Weekdays 10am - 5pm (waterpark open 11am to 4pm)
July - Aug: 10am - 8pm
Prices:
$30 (play all day pass - exludes Cinesphere!)
(Discount is available for Families)
For the IMAX Cinesphere
$7.75 per movie
plus, during summer months a $10 ground admittance price is charged for those without a 'play all day pass.'
Address
955 Lakeshore Blvd West
(off Remembrance Dr)
Toronto
M6K 3B9
Tel: 416-314-9900
How to Get There
Subway: Bathurst Station on the Bloor - Danforth line.
From Bathurst Station take the Bathurst 511 streetcar south to Exhibition Place. You will then have to walk south through the Exhibition grounds, over the Lakeshore bridge and into Ontario Place.
Subway: Union Station on the Yonge-University-Spadina line.
From Union Station, take the Harbourfront 509 streetcar to Exhibition Place. You will then have to walk south through the Exhibition grounds, over the Lakeshore bridge and into Ontario Place.
External Links
www.ontarioplace.com
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