The Canadian National Exhibition, lovingly called The Ex, is Canada’s largest annual fair and a beloved Toronto tradition that marks the end of summer. It runs for 18 days every August, wrapping up on Labour Day weekend, and attracts more than 1.4 million visitors each year.

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WHEN & WHERE
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- Dates: August 14 – September 7, 2026

- Location: Exhibition Place, Toronto, Ontario

- Admission: Kids under 4 are FREE. Buy advance tickets to save up to 41% on rides & entry.

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MUST- SEE ATTRACTIONS
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- Kids’ World - Rides, puppet shows, arts & crafts, and character meet-and-greets.

- Midway Fun - Gentle rides just for little ones, thrilling rides for older kids and teens.

- Farm & Animal Encounters - Petting areas, cow milking demos, mini tractor pulls, and goat yoga.

- Canadian International Air Show - Labour Day weekend skies filled with aerobatics.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

SuperDogs Show - Fairy Tails, featuring incredible canine stunts

Acrobatic Ice Skating Show - Combines skating with aerial stunts.

MUSIC AND PARADES

Nightly concerts at the Bandshell

Parades include the Warriors’ Day Parade and the Labour Day Parade

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FOOD & SHOPPING
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- Food Building – 100+ vendors with both classics and crazy creations.

Creative Eats: From rainbow grilled cheese to deep-fried treats, plus family staples like pizza, corn dogs, and ice cream.

- Food Truck Frenzy and Craft Beer Fest

- Garden Show, arts and crafts halls

- Historic Scadding Cabin

- Shopping Pavilions


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GOOD TO KNOW
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- Children aged four and under are free

- Families with kids 5-13yrs enrolled in GTA schools can download the free School Kids Passes for free admission. Admission only, rides are not included.