RC125 JulyAug 2026 - Magazine - Page 6
FRONT
“Today represents
an exciting step
forward for the new
Ontario Science
Centre, where we will
continue to inspire
a sense of wonder
and discovery for
generations to come.”
NEW SCIENCE CENTRE
AT ONTARIO PLACE
BREAKS GROUND
6—RENEW CANADA – JULY/AUGUST 2026
The Province of Ontario held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new
400,000-square foot Ontario Science Centre, part of the Ontario Place
Redevelopment project.
design, build, 昀椀nance and maintain the new facility. The
Ontario Science Partners team includes John Laing Limited,
Sacyr Infrastructure Canada Inc., Amico Major Projects Inc.,
Hariri Pontarini Architects & Snøhetta, Johnson Controls
Canada, and Agentis Capital Advisors.
“Today represents an exciting step forward for the new
Ontario Science Centre, where we will continue to inspire
a sense of wonder and discovery for generations to come,”
said Paul Kortenaar, CEO of the Ontario Science Centre.
“We can’t wait to welcome families, teachers and students,
and visitors from around the world for incredible science
learning experiences.”
RENEWCANADA.NET
GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO
THE NEW 400,000-SQUARE FOOT Ontario Science Centre has o昀케cially broken ground and is on track to open in 2029, featuring a state-of-the-art mainland building, an integrated pod
complex, new interactive exhibits, an upgraded Cinesphere
and more programming space than at the previous site.
The $1-billion project is a major part of the
Government of Ontario’s plan to transform the
revitalized Ontario Place into a vibrant, year-round
destination for science, entertainment and tourism.
“Our government is proud to get shovels in the
ground on the new Science Centre, as part of the
revitalized Ontario Place, as we build a historic
landmark on Toronto’s skyline that will attract millions
of visitors a year,” said Premier Doug Ford.
In February, Infrastructure Ontario and the Ministry
of Tourism, Culture and Gaming awarded a 昀椀xed price
contract of $1.04 billion to Ontario Science Partners to
