I worked at Ontario Place at the tail end of its previous form. By that time, the tent of Children's Village was still up but was relegated to off-season storag

I worked at Ontario Place at the tail end of its previous form. By that time, the tent of Children's Village was still up but was relegated to off-season storage and an overflow space for theme days. During prep work before the park opened, I remember the bizarre juxtaposition of the orange glow of the tent above and empty desolate paved area below. During one of the busiest days, I stayed for overtime and helped sweep in that area under the tent. There was a huge crush of people. It was also the first time when I consciously realized the feeling of despair about my sweeping efforts. Some Ontario Place lore I've been sitting on. When I was there, Ontario Place hosted the Chinese Lantern festival. One of the Pods was relegated to provide housing for lantern makers. It was divided with metal framing and drywall into small rooms with bunkbeds. The mercury arc lamps hung high up in the ceiling above. I always wanted to ask the workers what they though of it. I also took advantage of free admission to go on the log flume over and over and over again on my lunch break at off-peak times. It was probably one of the worst and best summer jobs I've ever had.