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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 (...)

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 (...)

Date8/20/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: 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 free admission and reduced prices on the midway. Children 12 years and under can ride free to the Ex on the TTC; courtesy of a chocolate manufacturer. Howad Tate; CNE assistant general manager; expected about 100;000 children to attend today.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0111848F
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
A maxi-ride for some mini-people, Dondi, a 13-year-old Indian elephant, serves as a unique, non-mechanical ride for youngsters visiting the Children's(...)
A maxi-ride for some mini-people, Dondi, a 13-year-old Indian elephant, serves as a unique, non-mechanical ride for youngsters visiting the Children's(...)
8/27/1985
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
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
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
Hanging out at the ex, Jennifer Bertucci, 15, left, grips the hand of Lacey Belanger, 15, as they take a spin on the Wave Swinger ride high above the (...)
Hanging out at the ex, Jennifer Bertucci, 15, left, grips the hand of Lacey Belanger, 15, as they take a spin on the Wave Swinger ride high above the (...)
8/22/1990
Grania Mortimer, executive stage director of the CNE grandstand show, is confident that this year's performance will fill every one of the thousands o(...)
Grania Mortimer, executive stage director of the CNE grandstand show, is confident that this year's performance will fill every one of the thousands o(...)
7/4/1968
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
For kids, the Ex means thrilling rides
For kids, the Ex means thrilling rides
8/30/1989
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
8/19/1971
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
After visiting the Ex every year since 1913, CNE fan Elizabeth Perkins, 86, tried a candy floss for the first time this year and didn't like it. She s(...)
After visiting the Ex every year since 1913, CNE fan Elizabeth Perkins, 86, tried a candy floss for the first time this year and didn't like it. She s(...)
8/29/1976