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The Fair
The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is an 18-day fair taking place every August concluding on Labour Day. Throughout the course of its 130 year history, the CNE has grown to be the largest annual fair in Canada and the fourth largest in North America attracting approximately 1.3 million visitors each year.
On Monday, December 15, 2008 a leading industry web site: Matt's Carnival Warehouse named the Canadian National Exhibtion as the fourth largest fair in North America. Previously the fifth place contender, the CNE moved above the Los Angeles County Fair to win the fourth place spot. Based on overall annual attendance, the largest fair in North America is The Texas State Fair (2 million visitors) in Dallas; followed by the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (1.8 million); the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul (1.6 million); the Canadian National Exhibition (1.31 million) and the Los Angeles State Fair in Pomona (1.3 million)
The Canadian National Exhibition takes place on 192 acres of Exhibition Place in Toronto. The CNE’s roots are in agriculture and this continues to be a strong component of the Fair which features a working farm and the Horse Show. Over time, the CNE has grown to include the highest level of Canadian and international performers.
Central to any fair is its midway. The CNE features two midways (Adult & Kiddie) that include more than 50 rides and 80 games. The large main midway, situated in the heart of the grounds, is not for the faint of heart. Adjacent to Kids’ World is the Kiddie Midway with rides and games catering to the youngest of our visitors.
The midway is also home to a wide variety of delicious "fair foods" and food can also be found in the CNE Food Building, which is one of a kind in North America with over 90 vendors featuring foods from around the world.
Each year the CNE hosts the Canadian International Air Show. A highlight of the fair, this 3-day air show takes place on Labour Day Weekend. It is the largest over-the-water air show in the world and features Canada’s top precision flying team, The Snowbirds.
The CNE is Toronto’s unofficial “Summer Celebration”. With its unique variety of entertainment, the CNE offers something for everyone. For many families it is a tradition that has lasted generations.
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Economic Impact
Enigma Research Corp. Releases New Data
A new Economic, Education and Social Benefits Study, conducted by Enigma Research Corporation reports that the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) generates an estimated $52.5 million for the City of Toronto and $71.4 million for the Province of Ontario each year.
The Study also reveals that the 2008 CNE attracted more than 160,000 out-of-town visitors to the city, and that fair related hiring creates the equivalent of 579 full year jobs in the region.
The national research initiative, which was commissioned by the Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (C.A.F.E.), was conducted at 20 fairs of varying sizes throughout Canada in 2008. A total of 1200 people were interviewed during the 2008 Canadian National Exhibition alone.
Other highlights of the research include:
* Local Residents spent $45.7 million related to the CNE
* The CNE is an important cultural and community tradition to attendees
* Visitors recall and appreciate the support of the CNE’s Corporate Sponsors
* Agriculture and farming heritage is important to attendees
* The Fair provides attractive offerings for all ages
The CNE works with several organizations including Festivals and Events Ontario, Tourism Toronto, Attractions Ontario, the American Bus Association (ABA) and the Ontario Motor Coach Association, to help promote tourism in the Greater Toronto Area and the Province of Ontario.
The Canadian National Exhibition has been recognized by the American Bus Association (ABA) as an Internationally Known Event (IKE) in the ABA's Top 100 Events in North America for the year 2008.
One of the many ways the CNE helps to boost the local economy is through job creation. The CNE hires approximately 1200 people starting in the spring of each year to assist in the planning and production of the annual fair. An additional 3500 people are hired during the Fair itself by CNE partners including Emergency Services, Toronto Police, Toronto Fire, food vendors, exhibitors and concessionaires. For many young people growing up in Toronto, the CNE is their first employment experience. For information on employment at the CNE, click here.
With annual visitation of approximately 1.25 million people, the CNE gives companies an excellent venue to sell their wares and connect with their audiences face to face. Many corporate sponsors and over 700 exhibitors, including many Canadian and international businesses, contribute to the CNE.
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Environmental Initiatives
As a program of Exhibition Place, the CNE is committed to protecting and sustaining the environment. Its grounds are home to the first urban wind turbine in North America and the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Demonstration Project, a partnership with Hydrogenics Corporation.
Working with Exhibition Place staff, the 2008 CNE diverted an estimated 70% of all solid waste from landfills and reduced its energy use by 1.06 megawatts since 2005. These numbers translate into a significant reduction in greehhouse gases including reducing the CNE's carbon footprint by 267.32 tonnes of carbon dioxide. Further details are outlined in the News Release below.
Each year, one day of the CNE is designated as Green Day. Showcasing the latest in environmental technology, CNE Green Day incorporates community activities and initiatives that illustrate how we can work to protect and sustain our planet.
Further information about Exhibition Place's Environmental initiatives can be found at www.explace.on.ca.
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The EX in the Community
The CNE also takes an active role in supporting community events such as It’s Your Festival in Hamilton, the East York Canada Day Parade in Toronto and the Streetsville Bread and Honey Festival in Mississauga.
We are proud to offer donations to non-profit groups raising funds for medical research, libraries and schools to name a few. The CNE also distributes 1.1 million free admission passes to school children 13 and under within its region, a tradition that has lasted more for more than 80 years.
We take great pride if our efforts to support and promote awareness of issues in the community such as child advocacy and environmental protection.
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