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Taking a flyer at the ex, Holding on tight, visitors to the Canadian National Exhibition start the downward plunge on the roller coaster, the Flyer, on of the many exciting rides on the midway
Taking a flyer at the ex, Holding on tight, visitors to the Canadian National Exhibition start the downward plunge on the roller coaster, the Flyer, on of the many exciting rides on the midway

Taking a flyer at the ex, Holding on tight, visitors to the Canadian National Exhibition start the downward plunge on the roller coaster, the Flyer, on of the many exciting rides on the midway

Date8/25/1972
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  • Taking a flyer at the ex; Holding on tight; visitors to the Canadian National Exhibition start the downward plunge on the roller coaster; the Flyer; on of the many exciting rides on the midway.
  • Taking a flyer at the ex, Holding on tight, visitors to the Canadian National Exhibition start the downward plunge on the roller coaster, the Flyer, on of the many exciting rides on the midway
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Original Toronto Star caption: Taking a flyer at the ex; Holding on tight; visitors to the Canadian National Exhibition start the downward plunge on the roller coaster; the Flyer; on of the many exciting rides on the midway.
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Taking a flyer at the CNE: Bart and Mary Tompsett atop the roller coaster ride yesterday with son Mudge and niece Debbie McCracken, both 11
Taking a flyer at the CNE: Bart and Mary Tompsett atop the roller coaster ride yesterday with son Mudge and niece Debbie McCracken, both 11
Bezant, Graham
8/15/1974
Still a thrill, The Ex means the midway and its 86 stomach-churning rides to most young visitors - and these young women are no exception
Still a thrill, The Ex means the midway and its 86 stomach-churning rides to most young visitors - and these young women are no exception
Bezant, Graham
8/21/1979
CNE opens - and the good times roll again, The magic, magnetic midway and its mini-roller coaster ride were the first order of business for these chil(...)
CNE opens - and the good times roll again, The magic, magnetic midway and its mini-roller coaster ride were the first order of business for these chil(...)
Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.)
8/18/1971
Thrills: Who can forget his first ride on the CNE Flyer?
Thrills: Who can forget his first ride on the CNE Flyer?
Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.)
11/4/1967
Rails for a roller coaster, Harvey Thompson (left) and Dennis Davis overhaul the roller coaster at the Canadian National Exhibition
Rails for a roller coaster, Harvey Thompson (left) and Dennis Davis overhaul the roller coaster at the Canadian National Exhibition
Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.)
7/21/1976
Soaring rides - and prices: When a trip to the midway at the Canadian National Exhibition becomes a major expense, reader argues, it ceases to be fun
Soaring rides - and prices: When a trip to the midway at the Canadian National Exhibition becomes a major expense, reader argues, it ceases to be fun
Bezant, Graham
9/10/1979
Boris Szmaka, Steve Yarkun admire new facade for CNE coliseum, New look in buildings, new rides in midway and headliner Bob Goulet add interest to this year's fair
Boris Szmaka, Steve Yarkun admire new facade for CNE coliseum, New look in buildings, new rides in midway and headliner Bob Goulet add interest to this year's fair
Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.)
7/17/1963
Brenda Bomberry crowned at CNE, She'd reign from top of roller coaster
Brenda Bomberry crowned at CNE, She'd reign from top of roller coaster
Bezant, Graham
8/17/1977
Scream maker: Selena Bishop, 15, of Timmins has a screaming good time on roller coaster at the Canadian National Exhibition yesterday
Scream maker: Selena Bishop, 15, of Timmins has a screaming good time on roller coaster at the Canadian National Exhibition yesterday
Bennett, Julie
8/20/1987
The rides at the Ex are as thrilling as ever for those who feel they must flirt with nausea one more time
The rides at the Ex are as thrilling as ever for those who feel they must flirt with nausea one more time
Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.)
8/18/1976
For kids, the Ex means thrilling rides
For kids, the Ex means thrilling rides
Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.)
8/30/1989
Wayward driver, Ed Hore, one of several clowns doing the rounds at the Ex, has found an ideal way to get around obstacles - he rides a cycle that will go in two directions at once
Wayward driver, Ed Hore, one of several clowns doing the rounds at the Ex, has found an ideal way to get around obstacles - he rides a cycle that will go in two directions at once
Bull, Ron
8/17/1979