Category Archives: Official CNE Bloggers 2011

Many of us live close to mega-shopping centres, where it seems that you can buy most anything.  You, however, can’t beat some of the deals on many unique and hard to find items at the CNE At Home Pavilion and … Continue reading →

You know what I’m blown away by? No it’s not the midway and all the great rides… it’s not all those shows and special guests… it’s not the concerts… and not even the air show (though… starts tomorrow and I’m … Continue reading →

The CNE manages to do many things – challenges us foodies to try new and delicious, almost heart-stopping foods, challenges us foodies yet again by tempting us to take a chance on a whirling, swirling ride certain to make our … Continue reading →

When Glen Campbell revealed that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease two months ago, the very next thing he did was announce one final album and a Farewell Tour, with the first stop being August 31st at the CNE … Continue reading →

Being a CNE Blogger makes for some very fun summer nights.  After dinner we walk over to Exhibition Place and live it up for a few hours by trying our luck in the game shacks, jumping on a thrilling ride, … Continue reading →

Yesterday, I attended the Aerial Acrobatics & Ice Skating Show with the intention of taking a few photographs and writing a good-humoured, but objectively critical review of the offering.  I can’t do it. The lights – the sounds – the … Continue reading →

During a recent visit to the Ex our plans of enjoying the outdoors were squashed when a storm rolled in. We made our way to the Direct Energy centre before the rain really started coming down and were pleasantly surprised … Continue reading →

Love ice skating?? What about acrobatics?? What did you say?? Broadway?? Then you have come to the right place – Ricoh Coliseum at the Ex, 2:00 P.M and 5:00 P.M.  Get there early for the best spots and believe me, … Continue reading →

With my companion, the Dedicated Knitter, I visited the Farm Pavilion, intending to meet some livestock and soak up the agricultural ambience. DK didn’t get beyond the AFCO display where she developed an instant rapport with the Alpaca yarn. While … Continue reading →

Day nine was divine!  On a beautiful sunny Saturday, cooling off in the Sprite Splash Zone was a must.  While there, I tested my surfer skills on Flowrider – a surfing simulation that creates a high pressure wave.  Even though … Continue reading →