Walks & Talks – The Ex

Warriors’ Day Parade

The CNE Warriors’ Day Parade is the longest running veterans’ parade in the free world and has been a part of the CNE since 1921.

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Craig Baird

The CNE has a long, vibrant history, from its roots as a traveling agricultural fair to the vibrant and diverse tradition it has become today. Join Craig Baird as he explores 145 years of exciting CNE stories and memories with a special live episode of his hit Curiouscast podcast, Canadian History Ehx! Catch the live […]

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Black and white image of a building at night

CNE Ghost Walks

Guests can take a spooky stroll through the CNE grounds, and learn a bit about our haunted past, which spans more than 200 years.

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View from below of the angel on top of the Princes' Gates during the day.

CNE Heritage Walking Tours

How did the Princes’ Gates get their name? What was here before the Food Building? The CNE Heritage Walk tells patrons the stories of the various buildings and architecture that have been part of the CNE since 1879.

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Scadding Cabin

Welcome to Scadding Cabin, Toronto’s oldest house! Patrons can travel back in time through this fascinating series of informal lectures presented by the York Pioneer & Historical Society.

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Labour Day Parade

Keeping with tradition, the Labour Day Parade will return to the CNE with 25,000 members of the Toronto & York Region Labour Council marching along Queen Street from University Avenue, arriving at approximately 11 a.m. This year’s theme, “Workers Shape Our Future,” celebrates the fight for justice and dignity for workers.

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Toronto Photography Tour

Capture thrilling, exciting images while learning creative techniques for working with environmental lighting on this fun, informative walk.

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Community Postcards

Exploring the Decolonization of art shows by de-centering the narrative which romanticizes Indigenous beliefs and surface culture (indigenization).

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Hidden Histories

Come one, come all and explore 145 years of CNE history. Experience the CNE Midway like never before.

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Heritage Door in front of CNE Administration building

Heritage Doors

Returning after another successful year, the CNE AR Heritage Doors allow our guests and fans to ‘walk through the doorway’ into a bygone era of CNE history. Find the Heritage Doors at these locations:

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