Ontario Science Centre Closes Forever – Goodbye, Playground of Genius!

This Friday, Ontario dropped a bombshell: The Ontario Science Centre is permanently closed 💔🚫! Parents and kids are heartbroken – this was Toronto’s ultimate kid-wonderland! 🎢🧒 🏛️ Legacy of Innovation: Built in 1969 by architect Raymond Moriyama 👨🏗️📅, it was Canada’s “Centennial Gift” 🎁🍁 to celebrate 1967! 500+ interactive exhibits 🤖🔬 – geology, nature, anatomy, you name it! Plus a planetarium 🌌🔭 and three outdoor zones 🌳🧭! 📣 Ford’s Big Move: Premier Ford announced relocation plans back in 2023 🗣️📢. The Science Centre’s new home? Ontario Place 🌊🏙️ – part of a “futuristic lakeside revamp” 🚀🌉! Officials confirmed a temporary site before the 2028 grand opening 📅🎉. 🎉 New Digs: Smaller footprint 📐🏢, but year-round sci-fi vibes! Think:24/7 exhibits 🌙🔬 Cutting-edge VR zones 🕶️🎮 Waterfront festivals 🎆🌊 🏙️ Old Site’s Fate: Don Mills & Eglinton’s iconic building? Turning into housing 🏠🏙️ – mixed feelings, but progress hurts 💔🚧. 👷 Timeline: Demolition starts… now 🚧💥. New centre opens 2028 📅✨ – mark your calendars! 💸 Membership Woes: Refunds within 30 days 💵🔙 (phew!). Summer camp booked? Free spaces at nearby schools 🏫🆓. 💰 Savings Galore: Moving to Ontario Place will save $257M over 50 years 💸📉 – and triple the exhibit space! 📈🔬 📍 New Address Teaser: Location’s still hush-hush 🤫🗺️, but expect lakeside concerts 🎶🌅, festivals 🎪🎉, and way more science! 💭 Final Thoughts: The Ontario Science Centre was a second home to millions 🏠💔. But as one era ends, another begins 🌌🚀. What’s your take? Drop a comment – let’s mourn (and celebrate!) together! 👇💬 #OntarioScienceCentre #GoodbyeGenius #TorontoKids 🌌