Ontario Place Goes Green

Here at Ontario Place, we are making the park even more beautiful and eco-friendly in 2011 by going Zero Waste, pesticide free and by planting thousands of new flowers and plants.

Did you know that...

• Ontario Place diverted 63 tonnes of waste from landfills in 2010 and our goal for 2011 is 250 tonnes.
• Our guests help us achieve Zero Waste by using the:
  • TOMRA “reverse vending machines”.
  • New colourful garbage bins that separate recyclables, garbage and compostable materials.
• The Eco-Learning Centre is Ontario Place’s new, fun and free attraction. It is the only place in the city where you can get up-close-and-personal with live turtles and endangered reptiles, while also learning responsible pet care and tending to baby squirrels!
• The new Eco-Learning Centre is located in Marina Square and features exhibits from several environmental leaders such as:
  • The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
  • Parks Canada
  • Royal Ontario Museum
  • Toronto Humane Society
  • Toronto Wildlife Center
  • World Wildlife Fund
  • Earth Rangers
  • The Ministry of Natural Resources
• Ontario Place is naturalizing over 35,000 square feet of garden space with a variety of beneficial beautiful perennials.
• Ontario Place is improving the natural flow of water through the park.
• The Ontario Place Marina received the highest rating possible in the Clean Marine eco-certification program.