Toronto, ON – August 17, 2011 – Ontario Place keeps the fun going by the water this August and September. As it continues its successful free grounds admission offer to guests right until closing day on Sunday, September 25, Ontario Place’s will be jam-packed with exciting FREE events and entertainment. Ontario Place will continue its offerings of great entertainment to all its guests!

In addition to its season-long live shows such as Pipeworks Acrobatic Show, Extreme Wake Series and Earth Rangers' Wild Experience Show, FREE shows and entertainment in August and September include:  

• West Coast Lumberjack Show is an exhilarating showcase of fearless skills and daredevil displays comprised of chainsaw carving, axe throwing, standing block chop, pole climbing and much more! This thrilling show runs daily at 1 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm from August 18 to August 31 at Vista Courtyard.
   
• A free concert featuring Done with Dolls on Friday, August 19 at 4pm at Echo Beach. “The Dolls” is comprised of four talented teenage girls who write and perform their own material, play their own instruments and are produced by Canadian super-couple Raine Maida and Chantal Kreviazuk. They will premiere their two new singles and give fans unlimited access before and after the show for “meet and greets.”
   
• Canadian International Air Show returns to the sky on September 3, 4 and 5 at 12:30 pm. Get the best view available anywhere in the city along the south shore of the Ontario Place West Island and the Sunken Ships. This spectacular show has something for everyone. Be prepared to be wowed!
   
• Mazda Canoe and Kayak Knockout returns to Ontario Place’s West Channel on Sunday, September 11.  This exciting show features top paddlers from across Canada as they race for cash prizes. 
   
• Dave Mercer’s Facts of Fishing for Kids is a not-to-be-missed event designed to be a fun-filled introduction to Canada's great family pastime: the sport of fishing! All day on Saturday, September 17, participating children have a chance to reel in some big fish, win a prize and take home a keepsake photo.
   

About Ontario Place
Ontario Place is a 96-acre premiere waterfront park located in downtown Toronto. Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2011, Ontario Place features exhilarating rides and attractions including the newly renovated Cinesphere, now in IMAX^® 3D. Ontario Place was recently awarded the “Best Seasonal Attraction in the GTA” by readers of City Parent magazine in July 2011. Froster™ Soak City waterpark now features a new lounge pool and sand beach right at the water’s edge, overlooking Lake Ontario.

For more information about Ontario Place please visit www.ontarioplace.com

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For more information contact:

Media Relations Department at (416) 314-9773, media@ontarioplace.com
Vanessa Somarriba at (416) 314-9814, vanessa.somarriba@ontarioplace.com