The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is Canada's largest annual community event. Taking place over the 18 days leading up to and including Labour Day, the CNE offers a wide variety of entertainment and events.

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August 17th to September 3rd

Hours of Operation:
Gates open: 10 am to 10 pm
Grounds open: 10 am to Midnight
Buildings open: 10 am to 10 pm
Casino open: Noon to 6 am

North American Midway Entertainment rides:
11 am to 11 pm* (Weekdays)
10 am to Midnight* (Weekends)

*Please note the Kiddie Midway closes at 11 pm daily.

CNE offers amble parking lots just north of the Princess Gates, however to beat the traffic, try the 2 parking lots located near the princess gates at Strachan and Fleet St. Click here.

General Admission (14 to 59 yrs.) $16
Seniors (60 yrs. plus) $12
Children (5 to 13 yrs.) $12
Family Pass (2 adults & 2 kids or 1 adult & 3 kids) $48
Children (4 yrs. & under) FREE

Ride All Day Pass during the CNE: $36 (admission extra)

Ride Coupons (N.A.M.E. rides require 3 to 6 tickets per ride):
4 units = $5
22 units = $22
55 units = $55

Plan your visit by downloading and printing a map of the grounds!

Lets go to the EX!

Enter online to win a pair of passes to attend the CNE, opening August 17th-September 3rd!

Click here to enter!