Author Archives: Margot

About Margot

Margot Lewis has been going to the Ex since she moved to Toronto in 1978. Since moving to within earshot of the CNE nine years ago, she has attended almost on a daily basis, while it is open. The rest of the year, Margot works in advertising, specializing in digital media. An avid photographer, Margot has taken thousands of photos of the CNE over the years. A dozen or so are actually good.

Canadian National Exhibition, Day -247

This morning I woke up with a feeling I was missing something. Then it struck me, I had no CNE to go to. I sat back a thought about the past 18 day, and what they meant to me personally. … Continue reading

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Canadian National Exhibition, Day Eighteen

Today is the last day of the 2009 CNE. My last chance to see anything I had missed, and to say goodbye to friends I had made. I made sure I was at the gate when it opened. The sun … Continue reading

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Canadian National Exhibition, Day Seventeen

Another glorious day for the CNE. I don’t remember a year where the weather was as nice for the entire run as it was this year. I guess Toronto got the rain out of its system earlier this summer. I … Continue reading

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Canadian National Exhibition, Day Sixteen

It was another double visit day for me today. I am trying to cram everything into the last weekend. First stop was Kids’ World. I like to shoot the rides in the west end of the fair before the sun … Continue reading

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Canadian National Exhibition, Day Fourteen

It was a double shift day for me yesterday. My little buddy Hayden and I made a return visit to Kids’ World. This time we skipped the rides and concentrated on the free shows and exhibits. We arrived in time … Continue reading

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Canadian National Exhibition, Day Thirteen

I just made a quick visit today. I only had a couple of hours, but a day without the Exhibition is like a day without sunshine. My friend Greg and I headed over to catch the cheese tasting. It was … Continue reading

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Canadian National Exhibition, Day Twelve

It was any evening of mysteries tonight. I met my friend Trish at the Go Train entrance around 6:30. We headed straight into the Food Building to see what we wanted for dinner. There is something about the layout of … Continue reading

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Canadian National Exhibition, Day Eleven

My friends, Scott and Lil, called me to say they were headed back to the Ex today, so I decided to tag along with them again. On my way from the Dufferin Gate to the TTC stop to meet them, … Continue reading

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Canadian National Exhibition, Day Ten

The weatherman was calling for cold and rain today, so I packed my rain poncho before heading over. Wouldn’t you know that the sun came out and it was warm and sunny the whole day. I just had a few … Continue reading

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Canadian National Exhibition, Day Nine

It was like a brand new Exhibition when I walked in this morning. Around the first corner I found all sorts of sports demonstrations. The first was a group of competitive stackers. I was astonished at how fast and complex … Continue reading

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