Exhibition Place

Every August, historic Exhibition Place is revived for its original purpose, the Canadian National Exhibition. During ‘The Ex’, millions of visitors flood the midway for carnival rides, lumberjack competitions and more good, honest, homegrown fun than a Sunday-school picnic in June. The beaux arts Victory statue over Princes’ Gate has stood proud since 1927, when Canada celebrated its 60th birthday. Other events held at Exhibition Place throughout the year include the Grand Prix of Toronto in July and a slew of spectator sports and indie design shows. At other times the grounds are often spookily bereft of visitors. Parking costs $12 (after 6pm it will set you back back $9).