TORONTO WINDMILL (Exhibition Place Wind Turbine)

Toronto Windmill (Exhibition Place Turbine), a 91-metre windmill belonging to WindShare co-operative, erected on December 18, 2002, is the first wind turbine installed in a major North American urban city centre. The turbine production capacity helps displace up to 380 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, which is the equivalent of taking 1,300 cars off the road or planting 30,000 trees each year.

ARI & FRANKIE MAKE MY DAY AT THE C.N.E.

The best thing that happened to us this year at the C.N.E. is that our grandson Ari came to visit and spend some time with us here at the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Pavilion, Booth # 612. Ari boosted our sales just by his charming smile alone. 

The second best thing of the day was that I watched my childhood idol Frankie Avalon singing live many of his greatest hits including 'Venus' and 'Why' to a packed audience at the C.N.E. Bandshell. All in all a great day.

LET'S GO TO THE EX! AROUND THE C.N.E IN PICTURES

Cuban Creole Choir at the C.N.E

If you are at the C.N.E. today you could watch a lively and enjoyable performance by the Cuban Creole Choir with a pulsating rhythm and percussive accompaniment on the President's Choice Financial International Stage. - at 3 pm and again 6.30 PM. and later make you way to Edna's Pickles Booth #612 in the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Building (Queen Elizabeth Bldg.) 16 Aug 2013 - 2 Sept. 2013. Daily from 10 am - 10 pm. Come visit the Ex! See what awesome stuff is going on. And as they say let's go to the Ex!

CUBAN CREOLE CHOIR

COME

SOAR INTO THE SKY!

THE C.N.E. BANDSHELL - LOUIS ARMSTRONG WAS HERE IN 1962

                      The Bandshell with a modern canopy extension (ca 2007)

Inspired by the Hollywood Bowl, the Art Deco-styled Bandshell on the CNE grounds was built in 1936 according to designs prepared by the Toronto architectural firm of Craig and Madill.[8] It is situated on the west side of the grounds, and over the years has been host to many famous acts, including Guy Lombardo, Louis Armstrong, The Guess Who, and Joni Mitchell. More recently the likes of Susan Aglukark, Moxy Früvous, and Bob Newhart have played the open air venue.

The adjacent park is known as Bandshell Park. It also hosts a carillon on its grounds.

                      

                     On August 25, 2003, as part of the CNE's 125th anniversary celebrations, and as part of Kid's Day, a Guinness World Record was set by the Bandshell as Sesame Street's Elmo hosted the largest Hokey Pokey song and dance routine.

EXCITING HIGH RIDES AT THE EX in Downtown Toronto

'TIC-TOC' - Exhilirating Acrobatic Show at the Ricoh Colisseum

FLOWERS IN THE FOUNTAIN - WHICH ONE WILL IT BLESS?

MARCH PAST EDNA'S PICKLES AT CNE

The Art of Funambulism - The Wallendas at the CNE

TIGHT-ROPE ACT

WITH A MESSAGE

BEAUTIFUL DAY AT THE EX! (a.k.a. The C.N.E.) Canadian National Exhibition

 FUN & GAMES GALORE

 HIGH-WIRE ACT BY THE WALENDAS FAMILY

INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW & COMPETITION

SAND SCULPTURES - INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

SAND SCULPTURES TAKING SHAPE

AT THE C.N.E. (CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION) 2013

FOR THE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITON

AMAZING ART OF OREGAMI AT THE C.N.E.

ART, CRAFTS & HOBBIES

QUEEN ELIZABETH BUILDING

THE BEACH BOYS AT THE C.N.E.

The BEACH BOYS performed last night at the Toronto Star Bandshell at the C.N.E, (Canadian National Exhibition) in Downtown Toronto. Awesome show. I was there to watch them live, taking a break from Edna's Pickles Booth #612 in the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Building (Queen Elizabeth Bldg.) 16 Aug 2013 - 2 Sept. 2013. Daily from 10 am - 10 pm. Come visit the Ex!

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EXCHANGING OF THE GUARDS - Canadian National Exhibition

'EXCHANGING OF THE GUARDS'

SIMPLY HILARIOUS

AND COMICAL ACT!

AMAZING, ENTERTAINING

& AMUSING PARODY 

FOR THE YOUNG & OLD!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F21iQ8d-PT8

This year at the CNE, two internationally renowned show creators perform daily at the C.N.E.

Don't miss the "Ex-Changing of the Guards' that takes place at the entrance to the 'The Farm' building, opposite the Queen Elizabeth Theatre near the Arts Crafts & Hobbies Bldg.

This interactive, original show from Unity Productions debuted in Epcot Center in 2001. This comedic gem has been entirely updated and enhanced, giving CNE audiences the first look at a show that surely is the talk of the fair.

Creative Director Serge Dulac, known worldwide for his unique brand of entertainment, will perform side-by-side with his son, Lucas Dulac. Legendary French actor and comic, Philippe Elno, who collaborated with Serge in creating this show in 2001, will lend his wit and unmatched comedic timing as the 3rd guard. Many surprises await you at this world premiere event. Don't forget your camera!

And just in case you are watching this royal parody of the 'changing of the guard' from a close distance, be prepared - there's every chance of you being surprised as being recruited instantaneously as the fourth guard!

Performances take place outside of The Farm!

Aug 16 - Sept 2

Time:

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Location: CNE Grounds