In a move that has saddened many locals, contractors for the province of Ontario recently removed over 800 mature trees from West Island in Ontario Place, located in downtown Toronto. This controversial action took place overnight and was part of preparations for a new development by a European spa company, which will include a water park and spa. Francesca Bouaoun, a local birder who cherished the mental solace provided by the island’s trees, expressed her dismay as the natural habitat was drastically altered. For residents opposed to the commercialization of Ontario Place, this was a painful step towards a future they fear will be devoid of the green spaces they love. As the bird migration season approaches, Bouaoun worries about the returning birds and their lost homes, symbolizing the end of an era for Ontario Place.
Transforming Ontario Place: The End of a Green Era Begins
Transforming Ontario Place: The End of a Green Era Begins
Major changes are on the horizon for Ontario Place as tree removal paves the way for new development.
The iconic Ontario Place in Toronto is set to undergo a significant transformation, with recent tree removal marking the beginning of a new chapter as a European spa company prepares to develop the area.
In a move that has saddened many locals, contractors for the province of Ontario recently removed over 800 mature trees from West Island in Ontario Place, located in downtown Toronto. This controversial action took place overnight and was part of preparations for a new development by a European spa company, which will include a water park and spa. Francesca Bouaoun, a local birder who cherished the mental solace provided by the island’s trees, expressed her dismay as the natural habitat was drastically altered. For residents opposed to the commercialization of Ontario Place, this was a painful step towards a future they fear will be devoid of the green spaces they love. As the bird migration season approaches, Bouaoun worries about the returning birds and their lost homes, symbolizing the end of an era for Ontario Place.
