The Canadian National Exhibition (the CNE, or the EX) is a Toronto institution - a totally over the top and tacky fair that marks the end of summer. Exhibition place is taken over by fairground rides, all kinds of shows, merchants and the most inventive and unhealthy food you can imagine. It's a silly and very fun night out.
There's so much going on every day that it's hard to capture in the event description but the night we're there, there'll be a silent disco, a talent show, a ghost walk, multiple concerts and a drone show. That's on top of the usual rides and food. Bring an appetite!
We'll be meeting up to visit as a group after work on Thursday to see it all.
We'll all meet at the large Inukshuk across the road at Inukshuk Park at 18:00 so we can find each other then head in, no later than 18:10. We're hoping to email your tickets in advance but won't know if that's possible until tomorrow evening so let us know if you're going to be late on the Discord!
Once we're there you're welcome to stay with the group or split off to explore on your own. There's a huge amount going on in there including fairground rides, market stalls, a ton of different shows, a farm, butter sculptures and so much food. The food is actually one of the highlights, there's some really crazy stuff and all of the deep-fried food you could want.
We're going to be joined by Micaela, the community manager from Centricity Research. These are the folks organizing the Lyme Disease vaccine trial and they're kindly covering our admission so we have a chance to ask any more questions about the study. So, if you're interested in signing up for the trial, have a chat with Micaela!
Please note that some vendors only accept cash so you might want to bring some paper money with you.
18:00 - Meet at the Inukshuk at Inukshuk Park before heading in together no later than 18:10. Latecomers can message on the Discord to find us.
00:00 - Closing time
This custom map is georeferenced, meaning it will show you where you are on the map in the right software and lays out the rough path that we’ll be following. It’s opened with the Avenza app which must be downloaded and installed in advance of the adventure.
You should also download the What3words app - this makes it easy to share and find locations in the unlikely event that you get lost.
More food than you could possibly want or need there.
We'll be purchasing tickets for everyone who has registered in advance. Please let us know ASAP if your registration has changed!
We like to share some of the indigenous background of the areas we visit because these territories have rich histories that are easy to overlook. Indigenous communities have a connection to and respect for the land that has largely been lost since European settlement. As we strive to form a deeper connection with the land, we have much to learn from these communities. I use the Native Land map to learn more about these areas and find that developing a richer understanding leads to a greater enjoyment of the adventures. If you're interested in learning more, you should also think about joining our book club in the Discord. We're currently reading Braiding Sweetgrass which is a beautiful reflection on our environment through indigenous eyes.
Toronto has a particularly long and varied indigenous history, groups who maintain connections to the land include:
The Canadian National Exhibition (the CNE, or the EX) is a Toronto institution - a totally over the top and tacky fair that marks the end of summer. Exhibition place is taken over by fairground rides, all kinds of shows, merchants and the most inventive and unhealthy food you can imagine. It's a silly and very fun night out.
There's so much going on every day that it's hard to capture in the event description but the night we're there, there'll be a silent disco, a talent show, a ghost walk, multiple concerts and a drone show. That's on top of the usual rides and food. Bring an appetite!
We'll be meeting up to visit as a group after work on Thursday to see it all.
We'll all meet at the large Inukshuk across the road at Inukshuk Park at 18:00 so we can find each other then head in, no later than 18:10. We're hoping to email your tickets in advance but won't know if that's possible until tomorrow evening so let us know if you're going to be late on the Discord!
Once we're there you're welcome to stay with the group or split off to explore on your own. There's a huge amount going on in there including fairground rides, market stalls, a ton of different shows, a farm, butter sculptures and so much food. The food is actually one of the highlights, there's some really crazy stuff and all of the deep-fried food you could want.
We're going to be joined by Micaela, the community manager from Centricity Research. These are the folks organizing the Lyme Disease vaccine trial and they're kindly covering our admission so we have a chance to ask any more questions about the study. So, if you're interested in signing up for the trial, have a chat with Micaela!
Please note that some vendors only accept cash so you might want to bring some paper money with you.
18:00 - Meet at the Inukshuk at Inukshuk Park before heading in together no later than 18:10. Latecomers can message on the Discord to find us.
00:00 - Closing time
This custom map is georeferenced, meaning it will show you where you are on the map in the right software and lays out the rough path that we’ll be following. It’s opened with the Avenza app which must be downloaded and installed in advance of the adventure.
You should also download the What3words app - this makes it easy to share and find locations in the unlikely event that you get lost.
More food than you could possibly want or need there.
We'll be purchasing tickets for everyone who has registered in advance. Please let us know ASAP if your registration has changed!
We like to share some of the indigenous background of the areas we visit because these territories have rich histories that are easy to overlook. Indigenous communities have a connection to and respect for the land that has largely been lost since European settlement. As we strive to form a deeper connection with the land, we have much to learn from these communities. I use the Native Land map to learn more about these areas and find that developing a richer understanding leads to a greater enjoyment of the adventures. If you're interested in learning more, you should also think about joining our book club in the Discord. We're currently reading Braiding Sweetgrass which is a beautiful reflection on our environment through indigenous eyes.
Toronto has a particularly long and varied indigenous history, groups who maintain connections to the land include:
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