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A Whole New Side to the CNE
Written by: James McQuillan It was a hot summer day and we’d spent the day eating Pierogies, travelling the world via shopping, and gambling our money away on Crown & Anchor. As the sun was going...
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Don’t Miss These Favorites!
Written by: James McQuillan By now I’m sure everyone’s had a deep-fried Mars bar, a bacon-wrapped hot dog, and copious amount of cotton candy. We always try our best to sample the new taste creations,...
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Tiny Tom Donuts: A CNE Staple Since 1959
Written by: Chantelle Muise Just inside the Dufferin gates, off of the Go train line, you will come across a little blue stand that has been at the fair for generations. Tiny Tom Donuts...
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Travel the World and Shop Like a Savvy Traveller all at EX!
Written by: Sandra Latcham If you haven’t heard, one of the best shopping events of the year is on right now and it’s on at the International Pavilion at the EX. If you love to travel and shop, or...
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Food And Fun At The CNE
Written by: Richard Fabregui and Marc Piercey When we go to The Ex, three things come to mind. Fast rides, fun games, and filling up. The latter of the three applies to the food! You simply can’t go...
View ArticleFarewells and Proposals all at the CNE
Written by: Sandra Latcham Well, it’s a bittersweet time of year. It’s the last weekend of the CNE so that means back to school and back to reality for me! I have absolutely had the most fantastic...
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Hi, I’m Alexis and I’m a DVD-aholic
Written by: Alexis McLaren Most people enjoy the CNE for its rides, food and concerts. As for me, I make a straight beeline to the $5 DVD booth. People! You can get 5 DVDs for $20, you can’t turn...
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Night and Day
Written by: Chantelle Muise By day, it’s a typical mild mannered fair. The CNE is steadily streaming a number of kids from ages 1 to 92, through it’s gates when it opens at 10 am. If it’s too hot...
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Pardon Me Sirs, I Mistook You For A Lady
Written by: Chantelle Muise Well today the lights will turn off for another year. The vendors will pack up, and the animals will be carted away. The last vat of grease will be boiled and the...
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Saying Goodbye to the CNE
Written by: Marc Piercey and Richard Fabregui It looks like it’s the end to another season at the #CNE2012 and it’s a sad time for everyone. Back to school, a return to colder weather, and the end of...
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Official CNE Bloggers 2013
Official CNE Bloggers 2013 Presented by Rogers Would you like to be an Official CNE Blogger? We are looking for 10 CNE fans to visit as often as they’d like during the 2013 season and contribute...
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The Art of Perusal at the CNE
Written by: Chris Peppin The art of perusal is a CNE-viewing strategy that must be cultivated with care and precision. It is known by many other names such as browsing, sauntering,...
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Winner Announcement
Official CNE Blogger Contest 6.0 Presented by Rogers CNE Midway at Night photo by 2012 Official CNE Blogger Ian Campbell We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 Official CNE Blogger...
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Help the CNE give back!
Every year the CNE’s top priority is to provide visitors with an incredible and memorable experience – and this year is no exception. For the 2013 season at the Ex we have decided to take things one...
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Gates Are Open at the 135th Canadian National Exhibition
Last night I went down to check out opening day, and like every year, I left with a smile on my face. The lights were shining on the rides and booths. The crowd was loud and bustling and zig zagging...
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Memorable Moments at the Ex
My daughter and I arrived at the Dufferin Street gate shortly before 10 on opening day. In those first few moments, we had the same feelings of anticipation and excitement as children on Christmas...
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Wouldn’t It Be Nice to Live Together
My favourite thing about community events is the diversity of the attendees. In a region of literally millions of individuals, there is any number of combinations which can unify us. One shared...
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The Ideal Day at the CNE
On a normal day perfection includes: minimal traffic, showing up to work and finding a fresh pot of coffee, a productive work day, and some kind of barbecued red meat for dinner, but when the CNE is...
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The Pickle Genie
By: Nida Imran Official CNE Blogger Sometimes I eat a deep fried pickle on a stick and invite others to publicly gawk at my facial expressions as I bite into one. I have a horrible poker face and a...
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A Timelord’s View of the Ex or The CNE Through the Eyes of a Doctor Who Fan
By: Sean McGaughey Official CNE Blogger As we hurried to catch the Bathurst streetcar to the Ex on Saturday, my daughter cried, “Run you clever boy!” I ran. The best part of being a geek dad is...
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