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The first phase of the Ontario Place revitalization project is well underway and members of the media had a chance to tour the area on Wednesday.

The newly designed William G. Davis Trail located on the east island includes an open-air pavilion, garden, boardwalk and a summit at the southern tip of the park.

READ MORE: Reboot of Ontario Place begins this fall with urban park and trail

The 7.5 acre urban park and a waterfront trail is part of the Ontario government’s $100 million investment to rejuvenate what was once a key Toronto tourist destination.

Ontario Place opened in 1971 but closed in 2012 as annual visitor numbers dwindled to 300,000 from a peak of 2.5 million and the province said it couldn’t afford to keep the struggling attraction open.

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In addition to the trail, which is expected to be finished by the summer of 2017, the revitalization plan includes a mix of outdoor and indoor areas featuring a live music venue and restaurants.

At Ontario Place today for update on phase 1 of rejuvenation. 7.5 acre park & path. Some artist's renderings on display. pic.twitter.com/D184FVv5LJ — Mark Carcasole (@MarkCarcGlobal) November 16, 2016

They're showing us an area called "The Summit." Which will feature a path that will connect to the Goodman Trail. pic.twitter.com/aQHfxJMd5K — Mark Carcasole (@MarkCarcGlobal) November 16, 2016

This section was previously a staff parking lot. This section &a this view not previously accessible to public. pic.twitter.com/W1varBFfqb — Mark Carcasole (@MarkCarcGlobal) November 16, 2016

Along the path, across from B. Bishop Airport: Tons of Muskoka granite fit together where ppl can gather. pic.twitter.com/I7uu1DX1dG — Mark Carcasole (@MarkCarcGlobal) November 16, 2016

This is the largest boulder hauled in. 45 tons. Brought in with "the largest crane you could imagine." pic.twitter.com/GQ2sQ7eiG2 — Mark Carcasole (@MarkCarcGlobal) November 16, 2016

Various nooks & crannies in the rock. Kind of a natural version of the Os in the Toronto sign. pic.twitter.com/DjChARmM0m — Mark Carcasole (@MarkCarcGlobal) November 16, 2016

Will be space along the shoreline above these rocks for people to sit, hang out and enjoy the skyline. pic.twitter.com/HhVMxPEnrK — Mark Carcasole (@MarkCarcGlobal) November 16, 2016