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| | | | events / festivals: The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) | | | | | |
"Let's go to the Ex!" The Canadian National Exhibition (called "the CNE" or "the Ex" for short) has changed very little since my childhood--except now they don't give away free stuff on opening weekend like they used to. It used to be they'd give you small pieces of dinnerware, keychains, toys, mementos, and food samples. But everything else is still as I remember--the latest midway rides/games, horse shows, animal and agriculture displays, stuntmen performing, colourful stage acts of international dancers and musicians, a food pavilion large enough to get lost in, furniture and wares imported from far away places, hundreds of artisans displaying their handicrafts, interactive sports displays, and a nightly fireworks show to finish off the evenings. In 1878 an agricultural show which toured to a different Ontario municipality each year came to Toronto. It was such a success in Toronto that a permanent annual exhibition called "the Toronto Industrial Exhibition" was established the following year on the current site of the CNE. It is now the oldest annual fair in the world! It grew with the times to include technological and automotive displays. A contact was awarded to Conklin Shows in 1937 to operate a midway of rides and games. The CNE is open for less than a month annually--from mid-August to labour day weekend in September. Please check their web site for exact dates. If you plan on taking some midway rides, make sure you buy your tickets online in advance and purchase the "Magic Pass". It gets you express entry at the CNE gate and you'll save money after taking only two or three rides. The site is fairly large so make sure you wear good walking shoes! Do not miss: "Heritage Court", "Art, Crafts, & Hobbies", "Farm, Food, and Fun", and "Scadding Cabin" (Toronto's oldest house, built in 1794). Leave a Comment Address: 100 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ONPhone: 416-393-6300Directions: The most popular way is to take the subway to Union Station and then take the 509 Harbourfront streetcar to the grounds.Website: http://www.theex.com Other Contact: info@TheEx.com
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| | | | events / festivals: Book & Magazine Fair | | | | | |
Canada’s largest, annual outdoor book and magazine festival, The Word On The Street Toronto is your ticket to free family fun this fall. On Sunday, September 24, 2006, from 11:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. Queen’s Park will transform into a literary theme park for the 17th annual The Word On The Street Toronto. Whether you’re an avid reader or just a beginner, there is something for everyone to enjoy at The Word On The Street Toronto! Visitors can browse the more than 250 book, magazine and literacy exhibitor booths in the festival marketplace or check-out our the more than 100 featured authors, poets, storytellers, performers and industry experts at any of the 11 on-site performance venues. There will be plenty to see and do at this year's festival, and best of all, The Word On The Street Toronto and all of its events are FREE! Address: Queen's ParkPhone: 416-504-7241Directions: Downtown on Queen's Park Crescent near the University of Toronto campus.Website: www.thewordonthestreet.ca/toronto.php
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