Canadian National Exhibition

Toronto's Historical Plaques

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

The CNE is here again? That means (oh, no) summer is almost at an end! School starts soon! The leaves are ready to leave their trees! But wait...there's time to enjoy another exhibition! Walk through these Dufferin Gates after alighting from the streetcar and wander in. Not too far in, you'll come across an Ontario Heritage Foundation plaque which says:

The second half of the 19th century was an era in which technological innovation brought rapid economic progress and social change. The spirit of the age was reflected in an annual fair that first opened on this site on September 5, 1879. Staged by the Industrial Exhibition Association of Toronto, it offered medals and prize money to encourage innovation and improvement in agriculture, manufacturing and the arts. The fair quickly became a popular attraction and a boon to the local economy. A national event since 1912, the CNE continues to showcase Canadian creativity and achievement.

Location Co-ordinates: 43.633493 -79.425080

Photo by Alan L Brown - March 2004

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