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About the redevelopment project

°ÄÃÅÓÀÀû Place is being redeveloped into a world-class, year-round destination that will include:

• family-friendly entertainment
• public and event spaces
• parkland
• waterfront access
• health and wellness services
• science-based educational programming
• an indoor-outdoor live music and performance venue
• new and improved marina
• expanded food and beverage offerings

Our vision for °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû Place will provide people of all ages with something to enjoy. The redeveloped site will not include casinos or condos, and the government will continue to own the land.

°ÄÃÅÓÀÀû Place will be redeveloped in a sustainable way, that:

• respects °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû’s historical and natural features
• showcases °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû’s diversity and multiculturalism
• honours the rich traditions, cultures and heritage of Indigenous peoples

In addition, key heritage and recreational features will be brought up to modern standards and integrated into the redevelopment, including:

• the Cinesphere
• the Pod complex
• the marina
• Trillium Park
• the William G. Davis Trail

A redeveloped °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû Place will bring many benefits to the region, including:

• 5,000 new jobs during both construction and permanent operations
• enhanced profile of Toronto’s central waterfront for local, provincial, national and international visitors
• anticipated 4–6 million visitors a year
• private sector investment of $500 million in capital on the site
• new revenue from lease agreements

Once complete, the redeveloped °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû Place will be open to the public 365 days a year, with free public access and a waterfront experience that everyone can enjoy.

The redeveloped °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû Place site will be a unique waterfront location with year-round, free public access to the water. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of waterfront experiences and recreational activities, including:

• beaches
• waterfront trails
• swimming and boating
• an improved marina with retail, dining, and family-friendly activities

We will also ensure that the waterfront is enhanced and protected as part of the redevelopment project, including:

• water quality improvements
• shoreline repairs
• soil remediation
• site-wide flood mitigation

As part of the redevelopment project, we will enhance the site’s green space and parkland, including maintaining Trillium Park, and expanding William G. Davis waterfront trail along the entire shoreline of °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû Place, which will provide additional public access to the waterfront. There will also be more trees, gardens, landscaping, and native plants throughout the site.

Our vision will also focus on creating spaces for rest, relaxation, and recreational activities. People will be able to enjoy trails for walking, jogging, and biking.

The redeveloped site will also include free public and event spaces. This will include spaces for markets, social gatherings and areas with additional seating to bring friends, families and tourists together to create lifelong memories and experiences.

°ÄÃÅÓÀÀû Science Centre

The °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû Science Centre will move to °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû Place, creating a new state-of-the-art facility to welcome local visitors and tourists from across the province and around the world.

The °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû Science Centre relocation will bring exciting, family-friendly science-based educational programming to °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû Place, including using the historic Cinesphere and Pod complex. A heritage consultant will be part of the project team to ensure heritage attributes are conserved and any impacts are mitigated. Construction of the new facility is anticipated to begin in 2025.

The relocation will support the province’s economy by bringing additional tourism, cultural and educational experiences to °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû Place. The new °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû Science Centre builds on the government’s plan to support STEM-education and prepare young people for the jobs of the future.

Construction work

As part of the redevelopment of °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû Place, construction activities have started across the site, including repairs to the Cinesphere, Pod complex, and bridges. Site servicing construction work began in Spring 2023 to upgrade the site’s critical infrastructure, such as sewage, water, electrical and gas services. This work requires heavy machinery and construction equipment, as well as trained personnel with proper safety gear.

We are making all efforts to minimize disruptions to public access during construction. However, as protecting public health and safety at °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû Place is paramount, we will be closing areas of the site, and limiting public gatherings and events.

In addition to the free public spaces, parkland and waterfront access, visitors will also have the opportunity to experience year-round entertainment and recreational activities, delivered by Therme Canada and Live Nation.

Therme Canada and Live Nation were selected in 2021 as development partners through a Call for Development process, and will lease the land from the Government of °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû.

Recommended design concepts

View the exciting recommended design concepts for the future public spaces and parkland at °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû Place, as well as the development partners.

Engagement

As we continue to move forward, public input is critical to support the planning and redevelopment of the °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû Place site. This includes planning and development related to:

• the Category C Class environmental assessment
• public space
• heritage

Public engagement began in fall 2021 and feedback will continue to be collected as part of the redevelopment process. We are engaging the public, stakeholders, and Indigenous communities to ensure all perspectives from across the province are recognized and considered.

Consultation

Visit to learn more about the planning and development work underway, as well as completed public engagement activities.

You can also visit the to learn about the recommended design concepts for the public spaces and parkland at °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû Place.

Updates will be available on this page throughout the redevelopment process.