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TORONTO, July 31, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

-- Therme Group to create a year-round wellbeing destination – creating new

opportunities for people to connect with Lake Ontario.

Therme Group, a global wellbeing organization, is pleased to announce that it

is working with the Government of Ontario and City of Toronto to contribute to

the revitalization of Ontario Place. Therme Canada | Ontario Place will

continue Ontario Place's heritage revitalizing its original vision –

celebrating the province and its culture and bringing a first-of-its-kind

experience to Toronto's waterfront.

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Therme Canada | Ontario Place will be a family-friendly experience with

stunning indoor and outdoor pools, waterslides and a wave pool, natural spaces

to relax, sports performance and recovery services, and luscious botanical

gardens. Programming will include fun and healthy activities for all ages, and

affordable wellness therapies to meet all needs. Delicious, healthy, and

sustainably produced food is a cornerstone of the Therme experience and, guests

can enjoy family meals, dinner with friends, and spectacular date-night

entertainment.

"Therme is a unique, all-season experience: It's a natural urban oasis where

people can have fun, relax and unwind from their busy lives – boosting their

physical and mental health," said Dr. Robert Hanea, CEO of Therme Group. "The

future of Ontario Place will be defined by how successful it can be connecting

people to the water. Through our technology and by engaging the community,

Therme and our partners will add a new architectural landmark that will play a

role in bringing more people back to the waterfront capturing the original

spirit of Ontario Place from 50 years ago."

"Ontario Place is an iconic and valuable location. Its redevelopment provides a

unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to deliver something incredible for the

people of Ontario," said Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and

Culture Industries. "Therme Group's advanced, accessible approach to holistic

wellness is popular throughout Europe, and will be a welcome addition to

Ontario Place – bringing a world-class, family-friendly wellness and cultural

attraction to our province that creates unforgettable experiences for all

visitors, while providing good jobs, and playing a key role in supporting

Ontario's social and economic recovery."

Public Parks and Open Spaces

Ontario Place has historically been a publicly accessible destination for

recreation, entertainment, and leisure. Therme Canada | Ontario Place will

carry on and improve traditions of public access to Ontario Place. Through the

planned creation of over eight acres of public spaces, including a free-access

public beach and enhanced pedestrian and cycling access, people will be able to

better connect with the Lake.

Therme's bridge to the West Island will support the extension and enhancement

of the William G. Davis Trail across the entire site, including providing a new

link to the mainland from the West Island, allowing people to enjoy more of

Ontario Place outdoors year-round.

Therme also looks forward to continuing its engagement with people in Toronto

to understand what other features or experiences it might be able to bring to

this new public space on the waterfront.

Arts and Culture

As part of its focus on holistic wellbeing, Therme Group supports arts and

culture by working with local and internationally recognized artists and new

emerging talents. It commissions and integrates art installations in each of

its destinations, bringing immersive art to the public outside of the

traditional spaces of museums and galleries.

Partnerships

Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN)

"The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN), as the Treaty First

Nation, have been working with Therme Group since the concept stage of their

proposed redevelopment of Ontario Place.  I am pleased that Therme Group has

recognized and embraced the importance of ensuring an accurate accounting of

the history of the MCFN as it relates to these lands. The commitment shown by

Therme Group encourages us to move forward with them in their proposed

redevelopment plans. The MCFN is excited about deepening a positive, productive

and long-lasting relationship with Therme Group as it will allow for a

reconnection to the Toronto waterfront," said Chief R. Stacey Laforme,

Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

For the past two years Therme Group has been working with the MCFN (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3244783-1&h=2362260707&u=http%3A%2F%2Fmncfn.ca%2F&a=MCFN) to expand its knowledge of the history of the waters at Ontario Place, and

the generations of Indigenous peoples who relied upon these waters for their

existence. Therme Group is honoured by the opportunity to be a part of bringing

this heritage back to life and to share the history and culture of the MCFN

with all who will visit our facility.  We greatly value the relationship we

have created with the MCFN and consider the work we will do together to be

integral to the successful reconnection of Ontarians to the waterfront.

Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) – Therme Group is proud to have a

cultural partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=32447831&h=2292724458&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiff.net%2F&a=Toronto+International+Film+Festival).

The Cinematic Cities Initiative, a 10-year philanthropic partnership, will

focus on promoting the role of art and film in creating more human cities.

The Black North Initiative – The BlackNorth Initiative (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3244783-1&h=1323554157&u=https%3A%2F%2Fblacknorth.ca%2F&a=The+BlackNorth+Initiative) and Therme Group will also be partnering to support the development of

programs and initiatives focusing on the contributions of the Black community

locally and nationally. The BlackNorth Initiative will also be working with

Therme Group to guide the development of a diversity strategy as Therme

establishes itself in Canada.

Therme looks forward to engaging directly with residents and civic leaders to

present its proven model of wellbeing experiences providing multiple

opportunities for dialogue.

Economic Benefits

Every Therme Group project is designed to benefit the economy, society, and

community it serves. Therme Canada will create over 2,200 construction jobs,

800 full time permanent positions, and can accommodate up to 3 million visitors

to Ontario Place every year – supporting the city and province's tourism

sectors and post-pandemic recovery. Therme's investment is currently estimated

to be CAD $350 million.

About Therme Group

Therme Group is a global organization known for creating the world's largest

and most technologically advanced entertainment and wellbeing destinations.

Every year it enables millions of people to have the opportunity for a healthy

and sustainable vacation at home. Therme Group and its strategic partners

operate four facilities in Europe and have more than 10 large-scale projects in

the late stages of development worldwide. More information about Therme Canada

can be found at www.thermecanada.com.

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SOURCE: Therme Group