Ontario Plans to Transform Niagara into 'Las Vegas North' Without Marineland
Provincial tourism strategy aims to boost attractions and infrastructure, but Marineland's future remains uncertain.
- Ontario's tourism minister, Stan Cho, confirms no discussions with Marineland despite its prime location and current sale status.
- The province envisions a new amusement park as part of its broader 'Niagara strategy,' but it may not utilize Marineland's existing infrastructure.
- Plans include developing more hotels, an international airport, expanded mass transit, and additional gaming and casino operations.
- The government seeks to modify Mohegan Gaming's existing casino deal to increase competition and economic opportunities.
- Animal welfare concerns persist at Marineland amid ongoing investigations into marine mammal deaths, impacting its public image.