Three Years After the Big Bang:
Place des Arts du Grand Sudbury at the Heart
of Downtown Renaissance
SUDBURY, ON, Monday, April 29, 2025 – On April 29, 2025, Place des Arts du Grand Sudbury will mark its third anniversary by returning to Greater Sudbury City Council for the first time since its official opening – sharing a story of growth, momentum, and cultural leadership.
Date and time: Tuesday, April 29 at 6:00 PM
Where: Council Chambers and livestreamed at https://www.greatersudbury.ca/agendas
Just as Sudbury’s origins lie in a cataclysmic shock, its cultural rebirth has been no less forceful. When Place des Arts opened its doors in 2022, it was called a Big Bang – an explosion of energy, connection, and revitalization, one that has since transformed the downtown core and anchored a new cultural era for our city.
Imagined in the Downtown Sudbury Master Plan as a cornerstone and a cultural opportunity, Place des Arts has long been central to the metamorphosis of downtown Sudbury, the city’s beating heart, becoming part of a collective vision for its future.
“Our blast radius, indeed our impact, resonates across the downtown core,” said Denis J. Bertrand, Executive Director of Place des Arts du Grand Sudbury, who will deliver the update before city council. “With over 40,000 visitors annually, we’re generating a conservative estimate of $15 million a year in economic impact to the downtown core. The signs of that shift are visible in downtown Sudbury – not just in the architecture, but in the foot traffic and the community buzz.”
Last month, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce emphasized that the province’s cultural sector, including the arts and creative industries, is an essential driver of economic growth, global competitiveness, and community cohesion. Cultural industries strengthen our communities, attract talent and tourism, and position Ontario – and cities like Sudbury – to thrive even amid global uncertainty.
“By choosing to invest in culture, city councillors have shown foresight and leadership,” added Denis Bertrand. “The City’s continued investment in Sudbury’s cultural ecosystem reflects a deep understanding of the value of the arts to our community’s vitality and future.”
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About
Place des Arts du Grand Sudbury is a center of artistic and cultural excellence and a unifying force for Francophones and the entire community. For more information, visit: https://maplacedesarts.ca/en/
Contact
Isabelle Bourgeault-Tassé
Communications
Place des Arts du Grand Sudbury
(e) isabellebt@maplacedesarts.ca
