Category Archives: Official CNE Bloggers 2011

It’s hard to believe that Canada’s BIGGEST fair has come and gone yet again; only 345 more days until it returns! I have to admit that I am more than a little sad to say goodbye, but I will say … Continue reading →

Some of the best moments of my summer always included my trip to the Ex. And every summer, the Ex just gets better and better. From musical on ice to eating deep fried onions, here are some of the highlights … Continue reading →

One of my favourite highlights of the EX was the cheese seminar courtesy of the Dairy Farmers of Canada.  When I first heard of the cheese tasting, I immediately wanted to check it out.  I grew up eating cheese as … Continue reading →

As they say, ‘all good things must come to an end’ and that is indeed what happened yesterday in Toronto – we said ‘goodbye’ to the CNE. This year was extra special for me as I got to visit as … Continue reading →

It’s Labour Day and the final day for the Ex. It means that the un-official end to summer is here, the Midway will be rolling out of town shortly, some of us will be heading back to school and we’ll … Continue reading →

It is terribly sad that the Ex is almost coming to an end… with only ONE day left, that means that summer really has ended. So upsetting… but at least we can have it go out in a swarm of … Continue reading →

The EX is over for 2011 and I’m more than a little sad. The EX marks the end of summer and the end of the EX is the real New Year’s Eve. It’s time to leave the bright colours, the … Continue reading →

Little Charlie, in coveralls and battered cap, sporting a bushy mustache, sweeps up the stage to prepare it for his master, Mat Velvet, the “Wheel God” who will amaze us with his skill on German Wheel. Mat is also a … Continue reading →

I have a confession to make: I have spent a perhaps a total of $20 on games over the course of the fair and have gone on only three rides. And I’ve been quite a bit. Sacrilege, I know. But … Continue reading →

I’ve always wanted to be a busker, but I lack the co-ordination.  This year the Buskers’ Corner has three amazing shows.  I have seen them all, and they keep drawing me back. Sheldon Casavant is a magician with a great … Continue reading →