CNE 2022 returns strong with summer events all in Toronto

CNE 2022 (Canadian National Exhibition)?, It officially started on August 19th! Although suspended for two years due to the pandemic, as one of the largest annual expos in North America, this year's? CNE? The pleasure remains undiminished. From now until September 5th, Labor Day, a total of 18 days, a variety of exciting performances, games, exhibits, cuisine, etc., all in one place? CNE Exhibition Place， No wonder? CNE? It can become a traditional annual summer event in most regions for nearly 150 years.

Founded in 1879, it was initially named the Toronto Industrial Exhibition? CNE， Its predecessor was various agricultural fairs that began to emerge in the 1840s and spanned across western Canada. In 1858, the trade fair moved to Toronto and held several sessions. In 1878, the trade fair permanently leased the lakeside property from the Canadian government? The land within Stanley Barracks military camp serves as the venue for the following year's agricultural trade fair. Afterwards, the municipal government decided to hold an annual, 18 day event at the same location? CNE， And it continues to this day.

早期的 CNE 以推广农业发展为主，图为 1890 年CNE 的奖品名录封底插画，反映 CNE 的农业起源。(图片来源：CNE Heritage archives)

CNE 的举办地点 Exhibition Place 前身为军营。CNE 於两次世界大战停办期间，该地方再次成为军事用地。(图片来源：CNE Heritage archives）

世界首部商用电气化铁路系统於 1883 年的 CNE 期间展出。(图片来源：cneheritage.com)

CNE?早年为农夫、工程师及科学家提供展示新品种及发明品的渠道，也见证加拿大由农业转型至工业社会。加拿大首个电气化铁路系统、爱迪生的留声机；早期的无线电话、收音机、电视，甚至是虚拟现实 (VR) 游戏，均有在?CNE?展出过。後来，CNE?更设有机动游戏及娱乐表演，吸引更多市民入场。

现在?CNE?的农业色彩已然淡化，但它仍被视为多伦多最具代表性的娱乐活动之一。让我们看看今年的?CNE?有甚麽好玩、好吃、好看的东西吧！

本届?CNE?当然少不了好玩的的机动游戏，数目更达六十款之多！除此之外，大会更扩大上届大受欢迎的?Gaming Garage?规模，场内有数场电子竞技 (Esports)?比赛之余，更有弹珠台机可让大家免费游玩！

Long Taco 两尺长的墨西哥夹饼 (图片来源：theex.com)

Mustard & Ketchup Ice-Cream 芥末跟茄汁口味的软雪糕 (图片来源：theex.com)

Flaming Hot Cheetos Smashburger (图片来源：theex.com)

说起CNE怎会想不到好吃的美食呢？场内除设有餐厅外，更有三个不同主题的街头美食车活动，提供世界各地的美味食品；市集内更有超过三百间商户供大家尽情购物，货品款式应有尽有，实行「又食又拎」，满载而归！

CNE 作为阖家欢活动，儿童适宜的表演，可在 Kids’ World 内找到。(图片来源：theex.com)

In addition to fun and delicious food, there are also good-looking ones. CNE? The current exhibitions cover more areas such as art, nature, history, military, etc. In addition to exhibitions, there are also many exciting performances brought by dance troupes, acrobatic troupes, street performers, bands, singers, and even dogs from various nationalities in the park! Approaching the closing time, at 10:45 pm every night? Food Building? There will be drone performances above that combine cutting-edge technology and visual enjoyment. In CNE? During the last three days (September 3rd to September 5th), there were also performances by the Canadian Air Force, the United States Air Force, and renowned stunt pilot Gord Price? Waiting for the upcoming flight show? Canadian International Air Show? (CIAS)。 If you are interested in watching, please purchase tickets as soon as possible.

This year's CNE ticket price is $25, with discounts for children and seniors, as well as different package options available for purchase. Do you want to know more? CNE? Event and ticket purchase details can be found on its official website https://www.theex.com/ .

2022 Canadian National Exhibition (CNE):

Date: August 19th to September 5th

Opening hours: 10am (Midway is open from 11am) to midnight

(Labour Day, September 5th, opening hours: 10am to 9pm, and admission before 5pm)

Location: Exhibition Place (210 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto, ON, M6K 3C3)