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Walks & Talks

Photo of marchers in front of the Princes' Gates during the annual Warriors' Day Parade

Warriors’ Day Parade

This year the CNE celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the first Warriors’ Day Parade! It is the longest running veterans’ parade in the free world and has been a part of the CNE since 1921. On August 20 at 10:30 a.m. the parade began at the Princes’ Gates, run along Princes’ Boulevard, and conclude at the Stanley Barracks. […]

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Toronto International Festival of Authors

The Art of the Psychological Thriller  Master of the psychological thriller Ian Hamilton read from his latest novel, including the highly-anticipated final installment of his Ava Lee spin-off series, Finale: An Uncle Chow Tung Novel. Presented by the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA), whose 43rd Festival edition runs from September 22 – October 2, 2022.  Toronto International Festival of Authors Speakers

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Photo of Carpenters on a float during the Labour Day Parade

Labour Day Parade

Keeping with tradition, the Labour Day Parade returned to the CNE this year to celebrate the strength and solidarity of workers. On Monday, September 5, the parade traveled along Queen Street from University Avenue, and parade participants arrived at the CNE at approximately 11 a.m.

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CNE Ghost Walks

Patrons could take a spooky stroll through the CNE grounds, to learn about the haunted past of our grounds, which spans more than 200 years. CNE Ghost Walks took place August 22 to 26 and August 29 to September 2 at 7:30pm by the Princes’ Gates and ended at the Scadding Cabin on the west […]

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CNE Heritage Walking Tours

CNE Heritage Walking Tours took place August 22 to 26 and August 29 to September 2 starting at 3pm by the Princes’ Gates and ending at the CNE Administrative Building (formerly called the Press Building) on the west side of the CNE grounds. Media Partners:

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Scadding Cabin

Scadding Cabin

Celebrate Scadding Cabin, Toronto’s oldest house! Travel back in time through this fascinating series of informal lectures presented by the York Pioneer & Historical Society. Learn about the past days of our immigrant fore-fathers and experience the historical importance of this building as it celebrates its 228th anniversary. For more information about the Scadding Cabin, visit […]

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