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732:), stretching from a bit north of Dundas Street to a bit south of College Street. It lasted four days. The Horse Park, on the west side of the grounds, was loaned to the fair by Mrs. Boulton, who lived in the Grange, and it was bounded on the north by the Caer Howell Pleasure Grounds (in a way a forerunner of the midway). The fair was a success, attracting more than 30,000 visitors. In 1853, the fair moved on to another city and didn't return to Toronto until 1858 when the fair was held at the new Dufferin Street site. In 1878, Toronto again hosted the fair. Afterwards, Toronto City Council and the local Exhibition Committee approached the Provincial Agriculture Association with a proposition: that the fair remain permanently in Toronto. The Association thanked City Council and the Exhibition Committee for their work in delivering a successful fair in 1878 but informed them that a decision had already been made to move the fair to another city in 1879. 814: 1175:
financial consequences and at the same time allow the CNEA to reach financial and organizational stability for the newly independent organization." "It will be beneficial for the CNEA to be independent from the City of Toronto to be able to determine and implement consumer strategies and fiscal decisions that are made in the interest of the CNEA and its visitors, as experts within the fair business." As an independent organization, the CNEA will be able to retain its profits and re-invest in the fair. "'This is an extraordinary opportunity for the Canadian National Exhibition,' stated Brian Ashton, President of the Canadian National Exhibition Association (CNEA). 'We believe that as an independent business we can flourish and present an annual fair that will make Toronto and Canada proud!'" "
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complex holds the International Pavilion, a garden show, and the SuperDogs performances. It also has exhibit space used for agricultural or industrial displays and a live stage. The Food Building houses a large number of vendors offering food from many cultures, reflecting Toronto's multicultural population. The Better Living Centre building is used for the CNE Casino on one side, and an agricultural display on the other. The CNE continues its tradition of agricultural produce competitions and the winners are displayed in the Better Living Centre.
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continue the annual fair throughout the years of the war. In the spring of 1942, however, the CNE agreed to turn the grounds over to the Canadian military for use year-round. During the military occupation of the grounds, virtually every CNE building, large or small, was used by the Canadian armed forces. The CNE grounds remained closed and under the control of the Canadian military until 1946. Between 1945 and 1946, Exhibition Park was a demobilization centre for returning troops at the end of the war before closing on June 1, 1946.
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Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario that has enabled the CNEA to survive". Darrell Brown has worked as a consultant, legal advisor, and entrepreneur over the five decades of his career. He has practiced law and consulting on employee benefits issues in Canada, lead international development projects and created acclaimed art exhibitions.
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The CNEA partners with many corporate sponsors and provides a space for over 700 exhibitors. Both Canadian and international businesses contribute to the CNE. The CNEA works with several organizations to promote tourism to the Greater Toronto Area and the province of Ontario, including: Festivals and
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The 2023 CNE surpassed the 2015 attendance with 1,604,000 visitors passing through its gates. Attractions included the Fountain Show and the Canadian International Air Show on the waterfront. The Coliseum held an Ice Skating and Acrobatics Show "Time Flies" with Elvis Stojko. The Better Living Centre
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and south of BMO Field. It has several dozen rides, including thrill rides, roller coasters, swing rides and a log plume ride. Along several pathways of the midway area are carnival games of "skill", games of chance and many carnival food vendors. The CNE operates a "sky ride", with chairs similar to
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The CNEA has over 125 member individuals and associations representing each of the following sectors: Municipal, Manufacturers and Industry, Agriculture, and General and Liberal Arts. Member associations appoint a representative to the CNEA and approximately 15 members are appointed directly by the
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of tax revenue to three levels of government. This national research initiative, commissioned by the Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (CAFE), was conducted at 20 fairs of varying sizes throughout Canada in 2008. A total of 1,200 people were interviewed during the 2008 Canadian National
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into HMCS York. During the summers of 1940 and 1941, most of the troops stationed at the CNE were re-located. Those troops remaining either continued their regular administrative duties or participated in CNE displays and events aimed at promoting the Canadian war effort. CNE officials had hoped to
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Through various agreements with the City of Toronto, the CNEA operated as a program of the BOG until March 31, 2013. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlined the various administrative, financial and operational services to be provided to the CNEA by Exhibition Place. The MOU also provided for
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The CNE hires approximately 1,200 people starting in the spring of each year to assist in the planning and production of the annual fair. An additional 3,500 people are hired during the fair itself by CNE partners including Emergency Services, Toronto Police, Toronto Fire, food vendors, exhibitors
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Several buildings house exhibits and displays from vendors, government agencies and various industry associations. These include the International Pavilion of products from around the world, and the Arts, Crafts and Hobbies Building which features unique items and collectibles. The Enercare Centre
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In March 2022, the Canadian National Association (CNEA) announced that Darrell Brown was appointed as Chief Executive Office (CEO) of the CNEA. President Suzan Hall explained "Darrell Brown has been central to the stabilization of our organization, having secured substantial funding from both the
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The new agreement was approved by Toronto City Council and the CNEA officially became independent on April 1, 2013. The CNEA is a non-share capital corporation and a tenant of Exhibition Place, to which it pays rent for the use of the grounds and buildings for the annual fair, as well as fees for
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ride. The ride launched from a ten-storey launch tower north of BMO Field. The landing tower, southwest of the current Enercare Centre, was 60 ft (18 m) high. The zip line ride consisted of four lines, each measuring nearly 1,100 ft (340 m). In 2016, the CNE saw the return of
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In the 1990s, an economic downturn and the leaving of the Blue Jays and Argonauts meant the City had no money to restore old buildings on the site. The Flyer, the Alpine Way and Exhibition Stadium were torn down and the National Trade Centre built. The Indy car race was introduced and Toronto has
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is used for live shows. Including high-wire acts, skating, and the RCMP Musical Ride in the past, most recently was an aerial and acrobatic show featuring Olympic skater Elvis Stojko. Outdoors, the Bandshell is used for daily music and nightly headliners. Additionally, areas are set up at various
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downtown. In the south-west corner of the site, the Hotel X was built and the Automotive Building converted to year-round meeting space. These changes, while improving the financial position of Exhibition Place, have reduced the footprint of the fair further. In 2024, the CNE CEO raised concerns
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offers a wide variety of food options including desserts, international cuisine, and fast food, as well as novelty items, including Frosted Flake, Battered Chicken on a Stick, Deep Fried Red Velvet Oreos and Bacon Wrapped Grilled Cheese. Halal, vegetarian and healthy food options are also widely
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and bench seats in a park-like setting that gently slopes down to the Bandshell. Built in the 1930s, the stage has had a huge number of performances from famous entertainers from many different genres over the years. In the past, the various Exhibition Stadiums hosted large outdoor concerts. The
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The Board announced in 2012 that the CNEA would become an independent agency. Chair of the Board, City Councillor Mark Grimes stated: "The independence of the CNEA is good for both the CNEA and Exhibition Place. The agreement will protect the Board of Governors and the City against any negative
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In 2010, the Canadian National Exhibition became the first fair in North America and the first large-scale event on the continent to receive EcoLogo certification, one of North America's largest and most respected environmental standard and certification marks. EcoLogo certification is based on
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The CNE resumed operations in 2022. The re-opening on August 19, 2022, was made possible due to funding received from both the Government of Canada ($ 7.1 million) and the Province of Ontario ($ 1.6 million). The financial assistance facilitated the introduction of new innovative programming
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During the Second World War, as during the First World War, the CNE grounds became home to detachments of the Canadian military. In 1939, the Royal Canadian Air Force moved into the Coliseum. The Canadian Army took over the Horse Palace and the Royal Canadian Navy converted the
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The fair has two midways of rides and carnival games. The Kiddie Midway is located in the northwest corner of Exhibition Place, with smaller rides suitable for children under 12. The midway for older youths and adults is situated west of the
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A 2009 study by the same corporation showed that the 2009 CNE attracted more than 275,000 out-of-town visitors to the city, and that fair-related hiring created an equivalent of 633 full-year jobs in the region. Spending also supported
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A wide range of materials are recycled and diverted from landfills each season including, but not limited to, cardboard, paper, organic waste, paper hand towels, wood, metals, street sweepings, concrete/asphalt, hay, and cooking
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encouraged year-round use of Exhibition Place. Three of the westernmost former exhibit buildings are leased out for year-round attractions and are not part of the fair. The exhibit space was replaced by the new Enercare Centre.
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CNEA from the community-at-large. Each year a Board of Directors is elected from this membership, giving equal representation to each section. Six representatives of the Municipal section are appointed by Toronto City Council.
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and cleared of forest in the early 19th century. The Exhibition received permission to use part of the reserve in the 1870s and expanded to use the whole reserve by the 1920s. In the 1950s, the site was expanded south of
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featuring immersive heritage exhibits, enhancements to the Gaming Garage powered by AMD, a reoccurring nightly drone show and a multimedia show called "NEVAEH & the Northstar", both presented by VinFast.
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The CNE is operated by the Canadian National Exhibition Association (CNEA) and its volunteer Board of Directors. The CNEA is governed under the jurisdiction of two Acts of the Province of Ontario: the
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programming at the CNE waterfront with a daily water ski show, and national and international competitions. The same year also saw the introduction of the CNE Innovation Garage in partnership with
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The 18-day event consists of a mix of live entertainment, agricultural displays, exhibits, a large carnival midway with many rides, games and food, casino, sports events and shopping areas. The
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The CNE achieved a historical milestone in 2022, by returning after a two-year closure and attracted 1.56 million visitors to its grounds; generating significant economic impact nearly
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In the Food Building, tableware is predominantly compostable, which increases the amount of waste that the CNE is able to send to composting facilities, rather than to a landfill
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stringent criteria that examine the entire life-cycle of a product and the CNE's success in achieving this honour formally recognizes the fair as an environmental leader.
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on Labour Day weekend has been a major feature of the fair since 1949, held over Lake Ontario just south of the CNE grounds. There are two major parades at the CNE, the
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were relaxed, allowing the CNE to open on Sundays. The CNE added the Better Living Centre, the Queen Elizabeth building and the Shell Oil Tower in the post-war period.
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As the fair grew, it exhibited the latest technological advances. Exhibition patrons were introduced to electric railway transportation in 1883, to "Edison's Perfected
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basketball practice facility. Baseball was moved outside of the site. The Dufferin Gate is no longer used as a point of entry to the fair. With funds from pro sports,
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hosts large live concerts during the Ex and all summer long. During the fair, several stages are set up at different places, with live music in a beer garden setting.
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in operating surpluses. These contributions were included in consolidated annual financial results from the CNEA and BOG for the benefit of the City of Toronto.
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Fest" was added to the event in 2015 and continued in 2016, serving locally crafted beers. During the fair, several licensed restaurants operate on the grounds.
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Solar panels are utilized throughout the grounds in locations such as the Horse Palace roof, on staff golf carts, on the Midway games, and on garbage compactors
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cancelled all city-led and permitted outdoor in-person events through at least September 6, 2021, therefore cancelling the CNE for the second year in a row.
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performed in La Vie: Aerial Acrobatics & Ice Skating Show during the first 15 days of the fair, and three-time World Champion and Olympic silver-medalist
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The CNE resumed in 1947 without the Grandstand. Patrons returned to the CNE to see the latest in consumer goods and agricultural advancements. In 1949, the
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A 2017 Economic Impact Assessment, conducted by Enigma Research Corporation, reports that the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) generates an estimated
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The CNE provides water refill stations where guests may refill reusable water bottles to reduce the number of disposable plastic bottles that are used
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tournament. The tournaments used to be played at a baseball diamond in the far west corner of Exhibition Place, but that diamond was replaced by the
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just west of downtown Toronto. The site features several permanent buildings and structures, many of which have been named as significant under the
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An advertisement for the 1884 Toronto Industrial Exhibition. Established in 1879, the exhibition became the Canadian National Exhibition in 1904.
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the use of the buildings and grounds for the annual CNE. During the decade leading up to independence, the CNEA contributed more than
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In its twenty-fifth iteration, the 1903 fair was the first known as the Canadian National Exhibition, and it was officially opened by
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points around the ground for outdoor entertainment. These include such things as beer gardens, musical acts, acrobatic acts, buskers,
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closed out the show on Labour Day weekend. In 2015, Virtue and Moir returned for another ice skating and aerial acrobatics show,
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million and merged with two other carnival operators to form North American Midway Entertainment, which now operates the midway.
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The use of polystyrene foam is no longer allowed on the CNE grounds, thus reducing the amount of waste that cannot be recycled
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In addition to fulfilling EcoLogo certification requirements, the CNE's environmental strategy consists of three components:
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Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections, York University: archival images of the CNE from the Toronto Telegram fonds
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Other highlights of the research, included a sample size of 1,200 people in on-site, face-to-face interviews, include:
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In 2003, the CNE celebrated its 125th anniversary, despite the first four days of the exhibition being hampered by the
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operational services. The CNEA is not involved with year-round operations, events or development at Exhibition Place.
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was awarded the contract to provide amusement rides and games for the CNE midway. The company was sold in 2004 for
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and concessionaires. For many young people growing up in Toronto, the CNE is their first employment experience.
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current BMO Field is not used for outdoor live concerts, preserving the field's surface for sports. Today, the
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All of the CNE's decorative tree lighting has been replaced with LED lights to reduce electricity consumption
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During the fair a vast number of recycling, compost, and garbage receptacles are placed around the grounds
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parade. In 2010, the CNE received EcoLogo Certification, making it the 'greenest' fair in North America.
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Willis, Andrew (October 26, 2004). "FINANCING: New boutique ZED offers debt-linked funding STREETWISE".
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Bicycle racks and bike parking areas are strategically placed around the grounds to accommodate cyclists
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The CNE encourages visitors to take public transit, ride their bicycles, and/or walk to get to the site
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available.The Food Building, which opened September 1, 1954, celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2024.
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at the east end of the grounds. The 2016 edition featured 26 food trucks serving specialty foods. A "
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In the 2010s, the CNE added entertainment at the Coliseum. In 2012, Canadian Olympic gold-medalists
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The vast majority of golf carts used by CNE staff are powered using electricity (vs. gas-powered)
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Electric railways at the CNE in 1884. The railways were introduced to the CNE the previous year.
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for Greater Toronto Area and more than $ 128.3 million for the province of Ontario each year.
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rally called "Food Truck Frenzy." This event took place on Princes' Boulevard just inside the
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soccer (association football) team. Each team plays at least one home game during the fair.
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ski-lift chairs, to carry riders from just west of the Princes' Gates to south of BMO Field.
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Market stands at the International Pavilion. The CNE hosts a number of markets and shops.
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of veterans on the first Saturday of the fair and the Labour Day Parade of workers on
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by landfill, and reduced in size on its northern boundary by the construction of the
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will be asked for approval of this new agreement at their March 5–6, 2012 meeting."
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Winter, Chris (July 23, 2011). "How Exhibition Place Showcases Green Leadership".
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about the long-term viability of the fair with the ongoing changes to the site.
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On the CNE grounds there are bio-diesel generators that power rides at the fair
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In 2020, the CNE and all associated in-person events were cancelled due to the
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The Canadian National Exhibition includes a carnival midway in the center of
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CBC Television story about Patty Conklin in 1971 as he helps set up the CNE.
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Miss War Worker Beauty Contest held at the CNE during the Second World War.
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The former baseball diamond at the very west of the site was replaced by a
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has a display each year at the fair. The fair is not affiliated with the
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Donald Newman (August 19, 1968). "CNE makes history with Sunday crowd".
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in site fees to the annual operating budget of the BOG, in addition to
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In 2008 the CNE introduced solar-powered concession games on the Midway
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Several shopping opportunities are available for visitors at the CNE:
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Decorative lighting on the Midway is turned off during daylight hours
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is a multi-purpose stadium located in the center of the fair grounds.
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displays, circus acts, children's shows and educational displays.
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The now vanished "Flyer" rollercoaster, and the likewise vanished
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Many options are available across the site during the fair. The
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The Ex: A Picture History of the Canadian National Exhibition
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The CNE holds several sports tournaments during the fair. At
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Independence of the Canadian National Exhibition Association
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Patty Conklin gives a tour of the CNE with CBC Radio (1958)
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Events Ontario, Tourism Toronto and Attractions Ontario.
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at the CNE in 1985, as seen from the giant Ferris wheel.
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Each night of the fair, live music is presented at the
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was built, which also necessitated the moving of the
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The Food Building at the Canadian National Exhibition
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