Visitors to Willoughby Community Park at the 91原创 Events Centre will be able to enjoy free outdoor concerts this summer, now that the new Canada 150 Amphitheatre has been officially opened.

Opening celebrations were held on Thursday evening at the facility, which features tiered grass seating and a performance stage with a distinctive maple leaf design.

The outdoor performance space was made possible by a grant from Western Economic Diversification Canada. It cost $260,000 to construct, half of which was provided through a Canada 150 Infrastructure Grant from the government of Canada.

鈥淭his new amphitheatre will be a great addition to Willoughby Community Park, which hosts 91原创 Township鈥檚 Canada Day celebrations and features a playground, spray park, playing fields and sports facilities,鈥� said Township mayor, Jack Froese.

鈥淭his new feature will give residents the added bonus of being able to experience live performances.鈥�

Representatives from the Township were joined by 91原创s鈥� MPs, Mark Warawa and John Aldag, as the venue was christened with musical performances from the 91原创 Ukulele Ensemble, 91原创 Community Chorus and 91原创 Community Music School Fiddlers.

A summer concert series is scheduled to take place at the new amphitheatre throughout July and August. A call for performers will be advertised on the Township pages in upcoming issues of the 91原创 Times.

The Times will provide more details about those concerts in the weeks ahead.