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Canadian National Exhibition
(Now Closed)Amusement Park, Music Venue, and Casino
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SabeenAugust 24, 2013Lots of food, rides, and great shows. The Super Dogs are a blast and the Tiny Tom doughnuts are a must. Always enjoy the ski lift at night too :)
Deborah Lynn Rumble-Dani BA 1995April 12, 2013Great place for the INXS Concert in 1987.... I thought I'd add a retro picture of some friends waiting to watch the music take the air...
The cheapest thing to eat is the 99 cent tacos in the food building! Also don't forget to refill your water bottles, right outside the food building towards the entrance.
Samantha MuiAugust 29, 2013Try the Red Velvet funnel cake... But if you don't like it too sweet ask for less cream cheese icing...#cne #funnelcake #redvelvet
National PostAugust 19, 2011This year, the CNE will add the doughnut cheeseburger to its roster, a beef patty sandwiched between two glazed Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Here's five other heartstoppers to try, if you survive. Read more
Burger BroadsJanuary 13, 2012when The Ex comes to town there is always some crazy not good for you food to try.Deep fried butter.deep fried Mars bar and of course the Krispy Kreme burger! Read more
Elli DavisOctober 11, 2013Simply AMAZING! We even created a CNE photo essay :) Nobody should ever miss this event! Read more
Jane ManAugust 20, 2012Park in Liberty Village instead if visiting on a Saturday or Sunday. Much cheaper than at CNE parking lots, i.e.) $3 at Green P at Hanna Ave.
Traditional every year! New for 2011: krispy kreme burger, deep fried cheese curds, coke, kool aid...can you say heart attack carnival food! Love love love!
Did you know that the Toronto Fashion Incubator is on the Exhibition Grounds? Its across from Kiddieland. Although, its not open to the public, you should definitely visit the website for more info. Read more
Jeremy TimoteoAugust 29, 2011Check out the Sprite Flowrider Splash Zone! Surfing, basketball, volleyball and complimentary Sprite, can't beat it. Imho the best area in all of the CNE!
Tiffany LeighAugust 30, 2013Try the pulled pork with red velvet pancakes at Pull'd. They improved it...not as sweet as in the beginning When it was introduced
Free Tasting of Sweet & Salty Kettle Popcorn @shrinerscreek booth east side of Food Building @CNE #CNE near GoTrain Station Yummo!!! Also 3 more flavours of Kettle Popcorn and 4 flavours of Caramel!!!
Those who use a mobility device like a walker or wheelchair get complimentary admission.. For those who require additional help (like someone with severe MS) , companions get in free as well..
Anthony NgAugust 31, 2012Keep an eye out for ExBot, the CNE’s charismatic ROBOT, daily throughout the grounds.
Tiffany HothamAugust 28, 2012You MUST try the Crazy Canuck ribs, near the band shell. They're AMAZING!!
- National PostAugust 31, 2010Just how is the deep-fried butter? Is a deep-fried Mars bar as amazing as it sounds? Read the National Post's story
grab a #xxx at pizza nove on your way to the cne!!! or tweet at us @vitaminwateron to find us for a sample!
Lily JungAugust 27, 2013Lots of activities for everyone -rides, acrobatic shows, sand sculptures, food, arts, and much much more.
Mark GuilhermeAugust 30, 2011Grab a deep-fried Oreo for $2 if you want to get in on the fried-food madness but don't want the 1,000 calories of the Deep Fried Coke!
Get $10 for test driving a CTS coup at the main chevy booth by the princes gates. 20 cars available like the new electrical volt!!- grab a vitaminwater on your way to the cne at sobey's ... or tweet at us @vitaminwateron for updates on local samplings
- Use the footsie-wootsie foot massage chairs. They really work and feel amazing after standing for hours, you'll be good to keep walking for hours more!
Toronto EMS and St John Ambulance has multipule first aid stations. One inside the DEC, one in BLC, and one at 35 station. Also multipule walking medics.
Stay till late evening ... View of the rides from the top of Giant Wheel is great as darkness sets in..
The Perogy Chef in the Food Building has the best perogies! Try their Special Sampler for $3.75 includes a delish cabbage roll!
Clara TsuiSeptember 3, 2012Bring a water bottle! Water bottle refill stations are available... Fantastic idea!
Jeanne MarieAugust 22, 2013Go to direct energy building and enjoy $10/$15 professional back massage!
David StrasserDecember 8, 2011Nightmare to get in and out of during large events. Park in Liberty Village and walk if you're driving.
Andrew KishAugust 24, 2010Fried butter is new for 2010, check it out at Vicky Skinkle's Sweet Treats concession stand (they also have chocolate covered bacon!).
Ann StevensSeptember 1, 2013Some good deals in the duke energy centre if you're looking for tv's or clothes.
- Chris LinhAugust 26, 2010Roasted Corn, Mini Donuts, and taco in a bag's are a must try. Come early parking will cost ya plus the walk.
- For a heart attack free food choice try the original philly cheesesteak at Quick Pita! Amazinggggg
They've got a Krispy Kreme donut burger this year. And people are actually lining up to eat them
Epic burgers in the food building is where you will find the krispy Kreme burger
vitaminwater canadaSeptember 2, 2011in need of hydration? we'll be sampling at the exit this saturday, grab a vitaminwater on the way out!
Chuck DAugust 24, 2010Mac and cheesery in the food building has deep fried Mac and cheese. It's very filling. Definitely a must try.
Saint Cinnamon in the food building - half price cinnamon buns when they're almost closing. Pick one up on the way out if you can! (Quantity limited)
Charline FrancisAugust 18, 2011Make sure you try out the Flowrider....wettest and most fun ride onsite.
- Hey Folks @CNE , Kettle Popcorn booth; We are EXtremely efficient, no long lines, no waiting, and FREE tastes. Next to GoTrain Station. #CNE
Try the Carmel covered apples. Only 5 dollars. Not far from the Rogers booth. They are awesome.- vitaminwater canadaSeptember 11, 2012thirsty while roaming the ex? try out one of our hydrating flavours!
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Canadian National Exhibition
210 Princes' Blvd. (at Lakeshore Ave. W)
Toronto ON M6K 3C3
Canada
Toronto ON M6K 3C3
Canada
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
(416) 393-6300
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