Toronto's Historical Plaques

Learn a little of Toronto's history as told through its plaques.

CNE Bandshell

The plaque, apparently located here at the bandshell at Exhibition Place, appears to be missing. According to Heritage Toronto, it's a 1988 Toronto Historical Board plaque and the text of the plaque says:

The Bandshell was dedicated by Toronto Mayor Sam McBride and the Lord Mayor of London, Sir Percy Vincent, at the opening of the Canadian National Exhibition 28 August 1936. The Kneller Hall Band of England and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra highlighted the inaugural program. Designed by architects Craig and Madill in the manner of the Hollywood Bowl, the Art Deco Bandshell was long the most up-to-date structure at the CNE. Over the years its outstanding acoustics and mood lighting effects have helped to attract international military and concert bands, world-famed opera and popular performers and audiences in the thousands. The Bandshell is the location for the CNE opening and closing ceremonies.

Location Co-ordinates: 43.631152 -79.423020

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Posted September 30, 2008
Builder and date???

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