I wouldn’t have believed it possible.
As the summer winds down and the hostel is completely full, hostelers are still wondering what is happening in the city for entertainment. I have, thus far, been at a loss to meet a single backpacker who is aware of the Canadian National Exhibition (C.N.E.) which is happening a mere 20 minute hike from the hostel.
The C.N.E. is simply the world’s largest annual fair/exposition. It is located on Toronto’s waterfront with permanent display buildings and features product displays from automobiles to artwork; from livestock to living room furniture; computers to carnival rides.
There are bands, rock groups, cooking demonstrations, sporting competitions (such as show jumping, baseball, judo and karate); in short, just about every item or event you can think of.
The exhibition grounds are enormous – over a mile long and more than a half mile wide.
The exhibition is held annually and this year runs from August 19th to September 5th. Entrance fee is $16 and well worth the price!
Labour Day Weekend (marks the end of the exhibition) is capped off with a labour march and a spectacular 3-day air show.
To find out more, see the C.N.E. website:
http://www.theex.com/concerts-events/special-events/
