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As officials push to reimagine the pavillion's future, we take a look at its past

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Early construction of Ontario Place, circa 1969.

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Aerial view of construction of the Ontario Place foundation and the Ontario Place Pods.

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The opening ceremony on May 22, 1971.

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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh visit Ontario Place, 1973.

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Children enjoy a water ride at Ontario Place. The Waterplay area opened in 1973.

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Children race to the top at the Children’s Village.

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Children ice-skate on the roof of a Pod at Ontario Place, 1972.

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The Cinesphere still dominates the Ontario Place landscape.

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