| Ontario Place |  | Ontario Place is an internationally acclaimed cultural, leisure and entertainment parkland located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The complex extends throughout three man-made islands along the Lake Ontario waterfront.
Ontario Place opened in May 1971 and featured a five pod pavilion complex, The Forum, pedal boats, a marina, restaurants and the world's first permanent IMAX® theatre, the Cinesphere.
Ontario Place was built as a showcase for the Province of Ontario that would replace the Government of Ontario building at the CNE and take advantage of what was then an under-developed waterfront area Construction started on March 17, 1969 and took an estimated 1.5 million person hours of labour to build at a cost of $29M
The original park was consisted of three man-made islands connected by picturesque bridges and walkways with the Pods or Pavilion, complex and the geodesic dome of the Cinesphere as the focal points The park initially encompassed 96 acres of which 51 acres were land fill
The gate first opened to the public on May 22, 1971, 30 years ago
Introduction from Official Ontario Place website.
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 | Ontario Place - Rides and Attractions.
Ontario Place offers rides for all ages. Both outdoor and indoor facilities provide lots of excitement so weather is not a factor in having fun. Most rides carry height restrictions so check before you join the line up. |
|  | Ontario Place Surroundings.
Situated in proximity of downtown Toronto, Ontario Place grounds offer magnificent views of the city skyline. Yachts and boats which dot the lake on Summer days add variety to the scenery. |
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