DTAH selected for green space at Ontario Place

TORONTO — DTAH will lead the design work for a new multi-purpose park, known as the Celebration Common, on Toronto’s waterfront at Ontario Place.

The design firm has worked on other waterfront projects including the revitalization of Queens Quay and the Central Toronto Waterfront.

The new park, roughly the size of 14 football fields, would be Toronto’s newest waterfront destination and would be used for open-air cultural activities, festivals, community events and recreation on the East Island of Ontario Place.

According to a press release, this marks the next step in the transformation of Ontario Place into a year-round public destination and follows on a number of milestones that include the opening of the Trillium Park and William G. Davis Trail, free summer weekend festivals and the reopening of the Cinesphere.

“The experience and innovation that DTAH are known for will help us make the Celebration Common at Ontario Place an incredible destination,” said Daiene Vernile, minister of tourism, culture and sport in a statement.

“The launch of the Celebration Common design process marks yet another milestone in our progress toward transforming Ontario Place into a year-round destination for everyone’s enjoyment.”