Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)

Toronto Event Date: August 21 - September 7, 2009

For general CNE information, please contact the CNE Fun Line at (416) 393-6300

This giant annual event kicks off mid-August and runs through Labor Day. There is something showcased for everyone, from agriculture to the sports. Situated on Toronto's beautiful waterfront and one of the largest annual fairs in North America, the Canadian National Exhibition offers:

• A diversity of entertainment
• More than 500 attractions
• A large carnival midway
• International entertainment
• Shopping
• Cuisine
• Agricultural exhibits

CNE Admission
General Admission: $15
Seniors (60 yrs & better): $11
Children (13 yrs. & under): $11
Family Pass (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children): $45
Children 2 yrs. & under: Free

All prices are in Canadian Dollars. Prices are PST exempt. GST included.

Group rates are available for groups of 25 or more when tickets are purchased in advance. Click here for details. Group rates are not available at the gate.

Entry to Ontario Place during the fair is included with your CNE admission. Ontario Place Rides and the IMAX theatre are not included. Tickets are non-refundable.

To visit the Ontario Place web site, click here.

CNE Advance Tickets
Buy Early and Save!

Buy before Opening Day and save up to 31% on your CNE admission!

For a limited time only, Friday, July 31 to Thursday, August 20, discounted CNE tickets will be available through our exclusive retail partner: Shoppers Drug Mart!

Advance Sale Prices

MAGIC PASS
(admission + unlimited rides*; all ages)

Advance Sale Price = $33.00
Regular Price = $48.00
Save up to $15.00 or 31%!**

FUN PASS
(admission; all ages)

Advance Sale Price = $11.00
Regular Price = $15.00
Save up to $4.00 or 27%!**

NOTE: CNE General Admission on Opening Day is $1.75 all day in celebration of the 175th anniversary of the City of Toronto. Opening Day tickets are available on-site only at the CNE gates.

*Valid at midway rides only. Does not include Ontario Place rides.

**Gate Prices: General Admission = $15; Children (13 yrs. & under) and Seniors (60 yrs. plus) = $11; Children 2 yrs. & under = Free; On-site unlimited ride Midway Pass = $33 plus admission. Discounted tickets available while supplies last. No refunds. Not valid with any other discount or promotional offer. Prices are listed in CAD$, are PST exempt and include 5% GST (GST #R1193969076). CNE admission includes admission to Ontario Place during the CNE period.

CNE Toronto Hours of Operation
(Except Labour Day)

Gates open: 10:00am to 10:00 pm
Grounds open: 10:00am to Midnight
Buildings open: 10:00am to 10:00pm
Casino open: Noon to 6:00am

North American Midway Entertainment rides:
11:00am to Midnight* (Weekdays)
10:00am to Midnight* (Weekends)

*Please note the Kiddie Midway closes at 11:00pm daily.

CNE Toronto Labour Day Hours

Gates open: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Grounds open: 10:00am to 10:00pm
Buildings open: 10:00am to 7:00 pm
Casino open: Noon to 8:00 pm

North American Midway Entertainment rides:
10:00am to 9:00 pm

CNE Toronto Location

The Canadian National Exhibition is located near the heart of downtown Toronto on the shore of Lake Ontario. Take the Toronto bound Queen Elizabeth Way or Lakeshore Boulevard and follow the signs to the CNE/Exhibition Place.

CNE Parking

The CNE has two off-site lots and a number of on-site lots. Parking rates vary in price between $10 and $25 depending on the day, time and proximity of the lot.

During the Horse Show, horse trailers and trucks will be parked at the Gore Lot just outside the Princes Gates.

During the CNE, it is recommended that CNE visitors attending on busy days such as weekend days park downtown or at a GO Station and arrive by Public Transit.

Trailer/RV Parking at Marilyn Bell Lot is prohibited by the City of Toronto and violators will be tagged and towed. Limited space will be saved for public trailer/RV parking in Lot 6.

Contact Information:

For general CNE information, please contact the CNE Fun Line at 416-393-6300

Canadian National Exhibition
Press Building, Exhibition Place
210 Princes’ Boulevard
Toronto, ON M6K 3C3

Phone: 416-263-3800
Fax: 416-263-3838

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