Public Spaces

Therme Canada | Ontario Place will feature nearly 12-acres of new public space. Visitors will enjoy free year-round access to: 

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    Walking &
    Cycling Trails

    Enhanced trails around the entire West Island, including the extension of the William G. Davis Trail

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    New Public
    Beach

    A nearly 3,500M² beach for new and experienced swimmers to enjoy beautiful Lake Ontario

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    Gathering
    Spaces

    Areas perfect for picnics, get-togethers, small concerts and other programming

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    Wetland Innovation Zone

    5,400M² of wetland to help return clean water to the lake and for local plants and wildlife to flourish

 

Public Spaces

Therme Canada | Ontario Place will feature nearly 12-acres of new public space. Visitors will enjoy free year-round access to: 

  • Avatar

    Walking & Cycling Trails

    Enhanced trails around the entire West Island, including the extension of the William G. Davis Trail

  • Avatar

    New Public Beach

    A nearly 3,500M² beach for new and experienced swimmers to enjoy beautiful Lake Ontario

  • Avatar

    Gathering Spaces

    Areas perfect for picnics, get-togethers, small concerts and other programming

  • Avatar

    Wetland Innovation Zone

    5,400M² of wetland to help return clean water to the lake and for local plants and wildlife to flourish

The Beach

Therme Canada | Ontario Place is putting swimming and access to water at the center of Ontario Place through the creation of a new, almost 3500m², free and fully accessible beach. This new beach will be shielded from wave action by a new artificial reef which will make it safe for both experienced swimmers and those exploring the lake for the first time.

Conservation

Therme Canada's plans for the public space will protect and showcase the waters of Lake Ontario, while celebrating the rich heritage of Ontario and showcasing plants and trees that are native to this province. The immersive landscape will also create new breathtaking views of the lake, city skyline, and the historic Pods and Cinesphere.

A new 5,400M² wetland with aquatic vegetation will help manage storm and wastewater, improve water quality, and create nurturing habitat for native plants and wildlife.

The crumbling shoreline that is beyond its 50-year design life will be restored to protect against continued flooding and erosion, and to honour the heritage of the armoured shorelines that were features of Ontario Place's original landscape design. This restoration on the West Island will create 25,566M² of aquatic habitat to support fish like bluegill, yellow perch, largemouth bass, and others.

West and East Headlands

Having public spaces to gather is integral to the Therme Canada | Ontario Place experience. Part of the plan for the public space includes the creation of an east headland and a west headland, totalling 7,740M².

The east headland will feature breathtaking views of the historic Megastructures including the Pods and Cinesphere and offer new views of Lake Ontario. An open plaza with canopies to offer shade on sunny days, the east headland will be the perfect place for picnics or events. The west headland will offer a 360-degree view of the city, lake, and Ontario Place west island. There will also be a built-in amphitheatre perfect for public events like concerts and other performances.

Therme Canada | Ontario Place will be located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

Learn More

Media Inquiries

For all media inquiries please contact: therme@strategycorp.com

General Inquiries

For all other inquiries please contact canada@thermegroup.com

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