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Ontario place is the province's new 94-acre, man-made showplace that opens soon on the lake between Toronto Island and the Canadian National Exhibitio(...)
Ontario place is the province's new 94-acre, man-made showplace that opens soon on the lake between Toronto Island and the Canadian National Exhibitio(...)

Ontario place is the province's new 94-acre, man-made showplace that opens soon on the lake between Toronto Island and the Canadian National Exhibitio(...)

Date5/5/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: Ontario place is the province's new 94-acre; man-made showplace that opens soon on the lake between Toronto Island and the Canadian National Exhibition. Admission: $1 for adutsl; 50 cents for children; free for senior citizens.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0112153F
New copper roof for Ontario place forum, Workmen are busy readying Ontario Place, the six-acre amusement park on Toronto's waterfront, for its eighth season-it opens May 20
New copper roof for Ontario place forum, Workmen are busy readying Ontario Place, the six-acre amusement park on Toronto's waterfront, for its eighth season-it opens May 20
4/13/1978
Ontario place rises from the lake, Ontario Place, a $13 million futuristic playground on and between four man-made islands off Exhibition Park, is rea(...)
Ontario place rises from the lake, Ontario Place, a $13 million futuristic playground on and between four man-made islands off Exhibition Park, is rea(...)
10/29/1970
The wilderness adventure ride is one of the new attractions at Ontario Place, an entertainment park built on three man-made lakefront islands. Ontario Place is in its 16th season
The wilderness adventure ride is one of the new attractions at Ontario Place, an entertainment park built on three man-made lakefront islands. Ontario Place is in its 16th season
6/19/1986
How to look down on the ex, A huge new thrill ride will have passengers shrieking when the Canadian National Exhibition opens next Wednesday
How to look down on the ex, A huge new thrill ride will have passengers shrieking when the Canadian National Exhibition opens next Wednesday
8/6/1975
The 'Ex' opens in 8 days, It's only eight days until the opening of the Canadian National Exhibition
The 'Ex' opens in 8 days, It's only eight days until the opening of the Canadian National Exhibition
8/9/1976
Colorized photograph of a large domed building with towers. People walking on pathways in front ...
Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto, Canada, Province of Ontario Building
Approximately 1930
Colorized photograph of a large domed building with towers.
The Province of Ontario Building, Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto
Approximately 1925
Colorized photograph of a people approaching a large, poured concrete building.
The Province of Ontario Building, Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto
Approximately 1925
Hours numbered: The Canadian National Exhibition's Music Building, completed in 1908 and the second-oldest on the grounds, will be torn down as soon as the fair is over this fall
Hours numbered: The Canadian National Exhibition's Music Building, completed in 1908 and the second-oldest on the grounds, will be torn down as soon as the fair is over this fall
7/26/1985
After 18 months of work and $13 million, Ontario Place is taking shape as a 90-acre playground, a watery haven of beaches, lagoons, boutiques, enterta(...)
After 18 months of work and $13 million, Ontario Place is taking shape as a 90-acre playground, a watery haven of beaches, lagoons, boutiques, enterta(...)
10/28/1970
Cruising through Ontario Place, a large canoe is paddled by a group of youths along one of the many lagoons on the 96-acre site. Boat traffic along th(...)
Cruising through Ontario Place, a large canoe is paddled by a group of youths along one of the many lagoons on the 96-acre site. Boat traffic along th(...)
5/22/1971
Agricultural or Provinces Building, Toronto Exhibition
Agricultural or Provinces Building, Toronto Exhibition
Approximately 1908