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How to look down on the ex, A huge new thrill ride will have passengers shrieking when the Canadian National Exhibition opens next Wednesday
How to look down on the ex, A huge new thrill ride will have passengers shrieking when the Canadian National Exhibition opens next Wednesday

How to look down on the ex, A huge new thrill ride will have passengers shrieking when the Canadian National Exhibition opens next Wednesday

Date8/6/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: How to look down on the ex; A huge new thrill ride will have passengers shrieking when the Canadian National Exhibition opens next Wednesday.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0111865F
The Royal's not a bum steer, Manuel Bertoa touches up the huge figure of a steer near the Coliseum in Exhibition Park, where the Royal Winter Fair opens Nov. 9 and closes Nov. 19
The Royal's not a bum steer, Manuel Bertoa touches up the huge figure of a steer near the Coliseum in Exhibition Park, where the Royal Winter Fair opens Nov. 9 and closes Nov. 19
Goode, Jeff
10/23/1973
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
The 'Ex' opens in 8 days, It's only eight days until the opening of the Canadian National Exhibition
The 'Ex' opens in 8 days, It's only eight days until the opening of the Canadian National Exhibition
Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.)
8/9/1976
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
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
Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.)
8/25/1972
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
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
There are 72 rides to try at the CNE and this happy pair seems to be well into the swing of things as Metro's annual Ex-travaganza opened its doors ye(...)
There are 72 rides to try at the CNE and this happy pair seems to be well into the swing of things as Metro's annual Ex-travaganza opened its doors ye(...)
Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.)
8/18/1976
Taking a spin on one of the many rides at the CNE are three of the thousands of children visiting the Ex today on Children's Day. They are treated to (...)
Taking a spin on one of the many rides at the CNE are three of the thousands of children visiting the Ex today on Children's Day. They are treated to (...)
Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.)
8/20/1973
For kids, the Ex means thrilling rides
For kids, the Ex means thrilling rides
Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.)
8/30/1989
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
Musical ride, Every day at the Ex, C
Musical ride, Every day at the Ex, C
Canadian National Exhibition (Toronto, Ont.)
8/16/1980