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105th YEAR No. 21 CLINTON, ONTARIO — THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1970 SECOND SECTION
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This view of Ontario Place shows
the total 80 acre complex which
is now under construction in
Lake Ontario, south of
Toronto's Exhibition Park. Four
man-made islands enclose the
350 boat marina and the five
exhibition pods. The east islands
feature an exciting children's
area. The west islands have the
domed Cinesphere theatre and
the seawall which protects the
marina and inner bays. You are
looking north and the shore and
Lakeshore Boulevard are at the
top of the photo.
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A look at Work Place, new focal point of OE
"Ontario Place",.opening May 4,2 19U—a
CoNernillerlt 14tArio project,: en. ..$0.-Acre
complex, being built .by the Ontario gOVerninent,
off Aore On Toronto's. Waterfront south of
Exhibition Park. Ontario Place .confirms the
image of Ontario, the "Province of
Opportunity"
The complex features four nutn,made islands
plus a five-pod pavilion suspended .above Lake
Ontarie. ,Q41 105-foot .columns, The: complex
provides a glimpse of the architecture .9f-the 21st
century.
Ontario Place will boast the world's most.
advanced- theatre, the 1000 vat "Cinesphere", A
350-boat phhlic Marina, a ,,400-seat ampitheatre
"The Forum", interesting boutiques,. superb
restaurants, lounges and snack bars,
Stnaley Randall, Ontario Minister of Trade
and Development, Says; "Qntarig Place 14 being
built as a fecal pOint to Show Qntarlans and our ,
visitors—who we are, and where we're going".
Pour man-made islands, totalling 23 acres, are
under -construction. The landfill of the west
islands is complete and the east islands are under
way, The project is ahead of schedule with over
15 of the 23 acres filled.
The 15Q0-foot seawall on. he outer Arhl of the
west islands Was. created ;by sinking, three retired.
lake freighters in line. within A 'tolerance. of
inches, The ships .are:. the .Shaw, the :Houghton.
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rodtetehe Victorious,: 'This i ~50Q foot seawall. will.
the
inner hays when the complex is complete,.
The Ontario Place exhibit pavilion COOSI.St$ of
four of the five "pods". 'located. between . the.
islehd$ and the mainland. The pods are
suspended -alagYe the lake on 105-foot tubular
columns. Each pod. has two Hoar .10VPIS and a top
deck at 35, 45 70,foot heights respeetively.
The fifth pod will feature a first class restaurant
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loungegntw, geo PP. :level,011,P with banquet ;facilities;facilit;facilities
The columns Are in position and the exterior
structure of the pods are completed, The islands
and pavilion will be connected to the mainland
entrance plaza and parking area by a tWQ4larecl
glass-enclosed walk 25 feet above the water..
The entrance to the .complex is off Lakeshore
Boulevard opposite Exhibition Park. Ontario
Plaee is at the crossroads of existing and future
regional and metro traffic .systems; .(4o trains,
POSSihle future uhways, '170, Gardiner
F4Presswaranti 'Lakeshore 13PuleYard,.
TIV landscaped Wands will pro/if:lean unique
setting withAl. fliVerSity of form for the visitor's
recreational .enjoyment,- _Pathways through
Pleaaant parklands will legd.to.peotrea,44 interest
such as beaches and Observation points.. The
pgri9144 seeker or discriminating gourmet will
enjoy the interesting restaurants, lounges and
boutiques available on the islands. Visitors will
also, enjoy A 6,400-seat ampitheatre called the
"Forum" where -eglicerta, 'festivals and a Variety
of live entertainments Will be presented,
Ontario Place Will make the most of its water
site, Surrounded by _Lake Ontario it Will provide
.110* gld)/ beaches And An. abundance of lagoons,
waterways And canals with special water rides
and tour boats,
Pleasure boats from. Canadian and American
ports on 'the Great Lakes will be able to utilize
the 650000 Ontario Place Marlha, ,Complete
facilities including ShOweres, dryers, a ship's
chandler, .4 sailor's pub and a sea-food restaurant
will be; at their service.
,Cinesphere, the 1,000-seat triodetic-detned
theatre is described -4.. lbe to0At
toPhrd*Potivaupeti theatre, the' worie„.
speetaeulare„.pperimoutal.-40,-excepti9114..1'ffin1S7
will be shown including the griant, 10 millimetre-
.prothiPPO Ontario for :gtpc.) 67 ;4144
Bno. 70. The dome will be $0 feet .bigb
feet in. .diameter.
Four of the five : Noe the-.00ario Place
pavilion will Contain Multi-Media v00014 to
show Ontarians, and the world "who we are and
where going",. The Outtirlo nape .potliou
will be a permanent eoikitiou building th41.5
flexible, for a multitude ,Of uses, It exploits the
idea of the module, :and the idea .ef
three4111104SiOnal structured city, suspended
above. the land and water areas. The modular
system allows the pavilion to multiply In the
future, Strong exhibit themes such as COnflict,
The Promise of 'Youth, Genesis, -Creativity,: And
Ontario.Style will be dealt with in a
highly-iinaginative and technically-skilled manner
with sound, colour and innovation.
Ontario Place will be open to the public seven
days a week from May to October starting next
A enOorilight view of the inner bey area of "Ontario Place*
Looking sciuth train the Mainland. in the foreground is the
entrance plata off Lakeshore BOUleVard, in the centre the tWo
tiered, glass-elielOsed 'Walkway, 25 feet above the Water Which
leadit tO ekb bit pavilion and Cinesphere theatre. The exhibit
theatre is located in the unique five-pod Structure suspended
above the water on columns 105 ft. high. The POd, hOttern right,
Will tOritain restattrantS on one level With banquet facilities above.
Top decks of the pods offer exciting views and dining areas. The
Marina at the top of the picture, will accommodate 350 boats
with the newest facilities and Servites. The 6,400 seat
amphitheatre called the Porunl is shown, top left,. The inner bay
area IS enclosed by the east and west islands which contain a
Variety Of boutiques and eating places as well as passive and active
recreatibri areas. Part of these islands are shown at the top left
and right MOS of the picture, SEATING STUMPS