Ontario Place Winter Light Exhibition 2020 — A Great Capture

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We start our walk along The William G. Davis Trail on the night of February 12th 2020.

A view of the Toronto skyline from Trillium Park.

A few stickers we found along our walk.

Here is a view of the old Ontario Place water slide tower. It is the only thing left from the water park that was located on the east island.

As we walk a little more, we come to the Marina area. It was certainly a windy night and we wanted to take a picture that would demonstrate that there was a strong wind. This is a long exposure photo with the camera mounted on a table. if you look

Here is another view of the marina which was referred to as The Marina Village.

Walking though what was once known as the Marina Village we come in to view of part of the remaining part’s of Ontario Place.

Built in 1971, the Cinesphere was the first permanent IMAX theatre.

A view of the Ontario Place sign lit up near the entrance area to the park.

There has always been a fascination to the architecture of Ontario Place.

The Triodetic Dome of the Cinesphere lit up at night leaves people in amazement.

As we walked away from Cinesphere, we arrived at the first exhibit.

Eye and Mind (Copy)

P.A.Pax (Copy)

Just a little ways away we walked over to this exhibit. Unfortunately, some of the columns didn’t light up at all. When using a flash we thought it turned out pretty well.

The Good Path (Copy)

Bekah Brown (Copy)

We headed toward the forest.

Silk (Copy)

Denegri Bessai Studio in Collaboration with Urban Visuals (Copy)

After walking up the hill and into the forest there was a red glow.

As we walked closer the glow became brighter.

Woven Blanket (Copy)

Colleen McCarten (Copy)

As we followed the trail, we came across a metal enclosure with red glowing strings. This was one of the most popular spots for people and dogs to pass through. It was difficult to get a photo not only because of the traffic but it was also windy w

Passage (Copy)

We followed the glow in the trees and came across this cloud with a bench

People couldn’t seem to stop themselves from looking up at it from up close

And that bench is certainly inviting people to have a seat and get a picture taken.

Thought (Copy)

Artists (Copy)

And right beside the exhibit, ‘Thought’ was our next stop

Genesis (Copy)

Tonya Hart (Copy)

Just a stones throw away from Genesis we arrive at our next stop.

Special thanks to Kelly Robinson and Navnith Ravindran and Amanda Cottreau (Copy)

From Home to Anywhere (Copy)

Artists (Copy)

We walked from “From Home to Anywhere“ and over through what was known as Adventure Island on the Ontario Place grounds. We came across what looks to be really big helmets.

Surround (Copy)

Daniele Guevara (Copy)

Right beside “Surround” there was this bright flashing light which certainly attracted a lot of attention.

Beacon Silo (Copy)

Chris Foster (Copy)

Just beside “Beacon Silo” there was this warm light radiating from an enclosed area.

Hearth (Copy)

Caterina Stambolic (Copy)

In the distance there was this glow.

There were many different colours.

Envelopod (Copy)

Matt Charalambides (Copy)

In the distance.

There are people looking through what we thought to be a door way and taking pictures in front of this interesting looking billboard.

Kizmet’s Portalis (Copy)

Kizmet Gabriel (Copy)

This next exhibit we wouldn’t have found unless we looked on the map and it’s really different.

Shadow Machines (Copy)

Layne Hinton (Copy)

We have covered almost everything on the “Adventure Island” portion of the old Ontario Place grounds. We then walked toward the old “ Go Zone”. The fastest way there is through the cave path.

And there it was! A piano and what look to be two Woolly Mammoths that lite up.

Buried Echoes (Copy)

Jungle Ling (Copy)

We took a look at our map and decided to go back toward The Marina Village area to see the last exhibit in that area before moving on to the Go Zone area.

Enveloped in a Field of Grass (Copy)

Luvère Studio (Copy)

On the way to the old “GO Zone” grounds of Ontario Place we pass by the Community Bonfire area that was set up. There were bonfires held here Fridays through Sundays. As of April 1st 2020 The City of Toronto banned all open air fires.

Physical Distancing rules were made law. Who knows when a scene like this will be possible in Toronto? As of February 12, there were only 7 cases of Covid19.

We cross the bridge from the bonfire pit into the “Go Zone”. Along the way we couldn’t help but notice this bring purple glow.

Metamora (Copy)

Ryan Longo (Copy)

Looking toward the centre of the area there was a tunnel.

Lumina (Copy)

Artists (Copy)

These old stairs lead to the Wilderness Adventure Ride and Adventure Island.

Walking along, we come to a box. There were different sounds that you would hear coming from it such as crowds cheering.

Huddle (Copy)

John Notten (Copy)

A look across the channel that’s Lake Ontario and on land that is The CNE and BMO Field.

So we walked to the next exhibit and as you can see it wasn’t working. (Please do read the description on the next picture)

Enlightened 2.0 (Copy)

On to the last exhibit.

A Long Story III (Copy)

Lauren Pirie (Copy)

Well that concludes our walk through The Ontario Place grounds and our tour of The Winter Light Exhibition 2020. In view here is the channel between Ontario Place and main land Toronto with The Etobicoke skyline in the distance.

Along the bridge, we head over to the Toronto Exhibition grounds

One final view and it’s of the Princess Gates the entranceway into the Exhibition grounds with The CN Tower. See you next week for our new blog.

We start our walk along The William G. Davis Trail on the night of February 12th 2020.

A view of the Toronto skyline from Trillium Park.

A few stickers we found along our walk.

Here is a view of the old Ontario Place water slide tower. It is the only thing left from the water park that was located on the east island.

As we walk a little more, we come to the Marina area. It was certainly a windy night and we wanted to take a picture that would demonstrate that there was a strong wind. This is a long exposure photo with the camera mounted on a table. if you look

Here is another view of the marina which was referred to as The Marina Village.

Walking though what was once known as the Marina Village we come in to view of part of the remaining part’s of Ontario Place.

Built in 1971, the Cinesphere was the first permanent IMAX theatre.

A view of the Ontario Place sign lit up near the entrance area to the park.

There has always been a fascination to the architecture of Ontario Place.

The Triodetic Dome of the Cinesphere lit up at night leaves people in amazement.

As we walked away from Cinesphere, we arrived at the first exhibit.

Eye and Mind (Copy)

P.A.Pax (Copy)

Just a little ways away we walked over to this exhibit. Unfortunately, some of the columns didn’t light up at all. When using a flash we thought it turned out pretty well.

The Good Path (Copy)

Bekah Brown (Copy)

We headed toward the forest.

Silk (Copy)

Denegri Bessai Studio in Collaboration with Urban Visuals (Copy)

After walking up the hill and into the forest there was a red glow.

As we walked closer the glow became brighter.

Woven Blanket (Copy)

Colleen McCarten (Copy)

As we followed the trail, we came across a metal enclosure with red glowing strings. This was one of the most popular spots for people and dogs to pass through. It was difficult to get a photo not only because of the traffic but it was also windy w

Passage (Copy)

We followed the glow in the trees and came across this cloud with a bench

People couldn’t seem to stop themselves from looking up at it from up close

And that bench is certainly inviting people to have a seat and get a picture taken.

Thought (Copy)

Artists (Copy)

And right beside the exhibit, ‘Thought’ was our next stop

Genesis (Copy)

Tonya Hart (Copy)

Just a stones throw away from Genesis we arrive at our next stop.

Special thanks to Kelly Robinson and Navnith Ravindran and Amanda Cottreau (Copy)

From Home to Anywhere (Copy)

Artists (Copy)

We walked from “From Home to Anywhere“ and over through what was known as Adventure Island on the Ontario Place grounds. We came across what looks to be really big helmets.

Surround (Copy)

Daniele Guevara (Copy)

Right beside “Surround” there was this bright flashing light which certainly attracted a lot of attention.

Beacon Silo (Copy)

Chris Foster (Copy)

Just beside “Beacon Silo” there was this warm light radiating from an enclosed area.

Hearth (Copy)

Caterina Stambolic (Copy)

In the distance there was this glow.

There were many different colours.

Envelopod (Copy)

Matt Charalambides (Copy)

In the distance.

There are people looking through what we thought to be a door way and taking pictures in front of this interesting looking billboard.

Kizmet’s Portalis (Copy)

Kizmet Gabriel (Copy)

This next exhibit we wouldn’t have found unless we looked on the map and it’s really different.

Shadow Machines (Copy)

Layne Hinton (Copy)

We have covered almost everything on the “Adventure Island” portion of the old Ontario Place grounds. We then walked toward the old “ Go Zone”. The fastest way there is through the cave path.

And there it was! A piano and what look to be two Woolly Mammoths that lite up.

Buried Echoes (Copy)

Jungle Ling (Copy)

We took a look at our map and decided to go back toward The Marina Village area to see the last exhibit in that area before moving on to the Go Zone area.

Enveloped in a Field of Grass (Copy)

Luvère Studio (Copy)

On the way to the old “GO Zone” grounds of Ontario Place we pass by the Community Bonfire area that was set up. There were bonfires held here Fridays through Sundays. As of April 1st 2020 The City of Toronto banned all open air fires.

Physical Distancing rules were made law. Who knows when a scene like this will be possible in Toronto? As of February 12, there were only 7 cases of Covid19.

We cross the bridge from the bonfire pit into the “Go Zone”. Along the way we couldn’t help but notice this bring purple glow.

Metamora (Copy)

Ryan Longo (Copy)

Looking toward the centre of the area there was a tunnel.

Lumina (Copy)

Artists (Copy)

These old stairs lead to the Wilderness Adventure Ride and Adventure Island.

Walking along, we come to a box. There were different sounds that you would hear coming from it such as crowds cheering.

Huddle (Copy)

John Notten (Copy)

A look across the channel that’s Lake Ontario and on land that is The CNE and BMO Field.

So we walked to the next exhibit and as you can see it wasn’t working. (Please do read the description on the next picture)

Enlightened 2.0 (Copy)

On to the last exhibit.

A Long Story III (Copy)

Lauren Pirie (Copy)

Well that concludes our walk through The Ontario Place grounds and our tour of The Winter Light Exhibition 2020. In view here is the channel between Ontario Place and main land Toronto with The Etobicoke skyline in the distance.

Along the bridge, we head over to the Toronto Exhibition grounds

One final view and it’s of the Princess Gates the entranceway into the Exhibition grounds with The CN Tower. See you next week for our new blog.

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