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Rides at CNE don't last long enough and are too expensive, writes andy Belobradic in the letter above
Rides at CNE don't last long enough and are too expensive, writes andy Belobradic in the letter above

Rides at CNE don't last long enough and are too expensive, writes andy Belobradic in the letter above

Date8/19/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: Rides at CNE don't last long enough and are too expensive; writes andy Belobradic in the letter above. Another reader echoes her complaint.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0111843F
Rocking the Gondola at the top of the ferris wheel at the CNE was the meanest thing she ever did to me, writes John Brehl
Rocking the Gondola at the top of the ferris wheel at the CNE was the meanest thing she ever did to me, writes John Brehl
8/26/1970
Boris Szmaka, Steve Yarkun admire new facade for CNE coliseum, New look in buildings, new rides in midway and headliner Bob Goulet add interest to this year's fair
Boris Szmaka, Steve Yarkun admire new facade for CNE coliseum, New look in buildings, new rides in midway and headliner Bob Goulet add interest to this year's fair
7/17/1963
Taking a spin on one of the many rides at the CNE are three of the thousands of children visiting the Ex today on Children's Day. They are treated to (...)
Taking a spin on one of the many rides at the CNE are three of the thousands of children visiting the Ex today on Children's Day. They are treated to (...)
8/20/1973
There are 72 rides to try at the CNE and this happy pair seems to be well into the swing of things as Metro's annual Ex-travaganza opened its doors ye(...)
There are 72 rides to try at the CNE and this happy pair seems to be well into the swing of things as Metro's annual Ex-travaganza opened its doors ye(...)
8/18/1976
Taking a flyer at the ex, Holding on tight, visitors to the Canadian National Exhibition start the downward plunge on the roller coaster, the Flyer, on of the many exciting rides on the midway
Taking a flyer at the ex, Holding on tight, visitors to the Canadian National Exhibition start the downward plunge on the roller coaster, the Flyer, on of the many exciting rides on the midway
8/25/1972
The rides at the Ex are as thrilling as ever for those who feel they must flirt with nausea one more time
The rides at the Ex are as thrilling as ever for those who feel they must flirt with nausea one more time
8/18/1976
Soaring rides - and prices: When a trip to the midway at the Canadian National Exhibition becomes a major expense, reader argues, it ceases to be fun
Soaring rides - and prices: When a trip to the midway at the Canadian National Exhibition becomes a major expense, reader argues, it ceases to be fun
9/10/1979
Still a thrill, The Ex means the midway and its 86 stomach-churning rides to most young visitors - and these young women are no exception
Still a thrill, The Ex means the midway and its 86 stomach-churning rides to most young visitors - and these young women are no exception
8/21/1979
Wayward driver, Ed Hore, one of several clowns doing the rounds at the Ex, has found an ideal way to get around obstacles - he rides a cycle that will go in two directions at once
Wayward driver, Ed Hore, one of several clowns doing the rounds at the Ex, has found an ideal way to get around obstacles - he rides a cycle that will go in two directions at once
8/17/1979
For kids, the Ex means thrilling rides
For kids, the Ex means thrilling rides
8/30/1989
Flying low -- for now, George Kirbyson, 41, left and Rod Ellis, 41, were out for a test ride on the Red Baron at the CNE yesterday, but this ride is a(...)
Flying low -- for now, George Kirbyson, 41, left and Rod Ellis, 41, were out for a test ride on the Red Baron at the CNE yesterday, but this ride is a(...)
8/29/1985
Beautiful babies: Last night at the Royal Winter Fair was a night for beautiful -- and expensive babies
Beautiful babies: Last night at the Royal Winter Fair was a night for beautiful -- and expensive babies
11/17/1982