CNE Toronto

Date(s): August 15 to September 1, 2025
Location: Exhibition Place

The Canadian National Exhibition, better known as ‘The Ex’ to locals, is the event that Toronto’s beloved Exhibition Place is named for. To say there’s a lot to see at the Canadian National Exhibition is an understatement—this is Canada’s biggest annual fair and dates back almost 150 years.

CNE Highlights

Things to do at the Canadian National Exhibition include:

Live music performances
Walks, talks, and parades
Classic carnival midway rides and games
Competitions, tournaments, shows, and exhibits featuring animals, sports, home & garden, food & desserts
Food trucks and craft beer
Family-favourite Air Show and an Aerial & Acrobatic Ice-Skating Show
Markets and shopping

There's also a lot of history throughout Exhibition Place, including an 18th-century log cabin, the oldest surviving structure in the city of Toronto.

CNE tickets

Different passes include:

Admission Pass - includes grounds admission, access to all shows and exhibits
Ride All Day Pass - includes grounds admission, access to all shows and exhibits, and unlimited midway rides
VIP Tickets
Kid’s Pass
More details available online on the CNE official website