Ontario Place seeks new and innovative ideas to develop a state-of-the-art, year-round waterfront attraction.

 

A revitalized Ontario Place provides an opportunity to re-energize Toronto’s waterfront and bring new international 

recognition to Ontario.

 

There is significant social, cultural, and economic value in revitalizing Ontario Place. It has the potential to 

create a vibrant mix of public spaces, parkland and entertainment venues, and commercial establishments 

such as restaurants and stores which would boost Ontario’s economic activity and create new jobs.

 

It also presents opportunities to explore projects related to education, culture and the arts, recreational activities 

and Green Energy initiatives to showcase all that Ontario has to offer.

 

Ontario Place has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to obtain ideas that consider opportunities for 

partnerships, environmental leadership, and integration with Toronto’s Waterfront.

 

Responses to the RFI will help Ontario Place seek business interest in a revitalization project that may be 

considered for redevelopment of the tourism attraction.

 

The RFI documents are available at www.merx.com where a description of the RFI is also available.

 

QUICK FACTS

• Ontario Place opened in May 1971 and featured a five pod pavilion complex, an open air forum, 

pedal boats, a marina, restaurants and the world’s first permanent IMAX theatre, the Cinesphere.

 

• An agency of the Government of Ontario, Ontario Place resides on a 96-acre site of beautiful waterfront 

parkland and is a summer attraction for families across Ontario and for visitors from around the world.

 

• In 2009, almost a million people visited Ontario Place.

 

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Find out more about Ontario Place operations and amenities.