Probably the most popular question you get when folks hear you've just been to the Canadian National Exhibition is whether you got your Tiny Tom Donuts. And I'm happy to report that yes indeed we did—the icing sugar kind. Mmmmm.
For those of you who aren't in the area and don't know what I'm talking about, this is an eighteen day fair which opens at the end of August every year and closes on Labour Day. It has a 130 year history and boasts 1.3 million vistors every year. Rides, games, shows, shopping, special exhibits, international performers, the EX has something for everyone but my personal favourite in recent years has been the SuperDogs Show. Go SuperDogs!
For those of you who aren't in the area and don't know what I'm talking about, this is an eighteen day fair which opens at the end of August every year and closes on Labour Day. It has a 130 year history and boasts 1.3 million vistors every year. Rides, games, shows, shopping, special exhibits, international performers, the EX has something for everyone but my personal favourite in recent years has been the SuperDogs Show. Go SuperDogs!
A couple of exhibits from the sand sculpture competition:
Somebody please win Kenny and take him home! He looks so sad.
It's $20 to ride the Flowrider Mobile Wave for a half hour group session. Tony Hawk is making a special appearance on the 28th & 29th.
What's this creepy, cavernous dimly lit building? It's the Horse Palace, one of the stops on the CNE ghost walk. You can catch the walk next Tuesday too. It's free with admission and starts at eight.
Raiders of The Lost Arc was the movie showing at the EX last night. We caught about thirty minutes after the ghost walk was done. Next Tuesday they're showing Jaws.
*If you're a skating fan don't miss the Movie Magic: Aerial Acrobatics and Ice Skating Show featuring Canadian figure skating world champion Elvis Stojko.
And, of course, don't forget the donuts!
And, of course, don't forget the donuts!
