CNE (Canadian National Exhibition)

The Canadian National Exhibition is an annual fair with a permanent home at Exhibition Place on the Toronto waterfront

The Canadian National Exhibition or CNE is an annual fair with a permanent home at Exhibition Place west of Downtown Toronto.

The origin of the CNE goes all the way back to the year 1878 when an agricultural fair that was hosted by a different Ontario city each year, was held in Toronto and generated a very large turnout. Due to this success, Toronto became host to a permanent fair beginning in 1879 called the Toronto Industrial Exhibition.

Today the CNE opens annually for the 3 weeks leading up to Labour Day. Featuring a wide mix of activities and entertainment,the CNE has something for everyone, There is a good sized midway, an agricultural fair, sporting events, parades, international cuisine, shopping and more. The Exhibition Grounds also provide guests with some great views of the Canadian International Air Show which runs during the last three days of the fair.

You can save money by purchasing your admission and ride passes online prior to the opening day. For additional information about Canadian National Exhibition see the Official Website: Canadian National Exhibition.

View of the CNE Midway from the Ferris Wheel cc licensed ( BY SA ) flickr photo shared by Sweet One

Getting There on Transit
Nearest Subway Stations
Yonge-University-Spadina LineUnion Station
Bloor-Danforth LineBathurst Station
Streetcar Connections

From Union Station take the #509 Exhibition streetcar west to Exhibition Loop or take the Lakeshore GO Train to Exhibition GO Station.

From Bathurst Station take the #511 Exhibition streetcar south to Loop Roadway at Strachan Avenue.


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Hours and Admission
Hours of OperationGates open from 10 am to 10 pm and the grounds stay open until midnight except on Labour Day the gates close at 5 pm and the grounds at 10 pm
AdmissionAll Day Ride Pass
All Ages--Online Purchase prior to opening day$12.00$36.00
All Ages--at the Gate$16.00$36.00

Midway at Canadian National Exhibition

Midway at the Canadian National Exhibition

Nightfall settles in on the Midway at the CNE

Nightfall settles in on the Midway at the CNE cc licensed ( BY SA ) flickr photo shared by Ian Muttoo


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