Exhibition Place board of governors endorses site vision plan
The board of governors of Exhibition Place has given its endorsement to the vision to transform the site into a year-round designation.
The plan builds on the site's 192-acre footprint and existing infrastructure, focusing on improved connectivity, enhanced public realm, and the creation of flexible spaces to support major events, festivals and everyday use.
The plan aligns with broader city-building priorities, including improved transit integration through the future Ontario Line, enhanced waterfront connectivity, and increased capacity to host large-scale events in purpose-built spaces.
Key elements include Festival Plaza, delivering approximately 69,300 square feet of flexible space capable of accommodating up to 20,000 guests, as well as Nexus Park, a revitalized Food Building and a market area, all designed to provide consistent, year-round amenities for residents and visitors.
Together, the board says, these elements will reinforce Exhibition Place as a cohesive, accessible and active public destination, guided by a long-term framework for its continued evolution as a key component of Toronto's waterfront and regional infrastructure network.
"We are excited to take this important step forward in realizing the future of Exhibition Place,” said CEO Don Boyle. “This vision builds on the site's rich history while positioning it to better serve Toronto. By evolving Exhibition Place from a collection of venues into an interconnected campus, the plan is designed to reduce pressure on city streets, support Toronto's growing festival and events sector, and strengthen the city's position as a global destination. We look forward to working closely with the City and our partners to advance this vision in a way that delivers meaningful benefits for residents, visitors and the broader region."
Next steps see Boyle and his staff work with Toronto city staff to explore planning and financing options to advance the vision plan, and with the provincial government to explore associated funding.
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