This is what the CNE used to look like 70 years ago

Elephants? Motorcyle races? High divers? Here's a look at what the CNE in Toronto looked like over 70 years ago.
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[@lextincteur]

The Rolo plane was still around in the seventies. I called it the barfinator.

[@alexanderip1003]

we should have kept the Alpine Way (Although it is called the CNE Skyride Using Chairs instead of enclosed cabins)

[@kenlompart9905]

They had some great shows back then. I can remember going to the Ex in the early 70s when I was a kid and they still had shows like this, my favourites were the hell drivers and the guys on motorcycles riding inside a huge sphere. Ontario Place was new back then and was free with admission to the Ex, now it's just a huge ripoff.

[@abrahamdozer6273]

.... and they weren't eating emu and bacon burgers slathered in dill pickle and turmeric flavoured ice cream.

[@Chrisbackgroovey]

Hmmm 🕰️ TIME TRAVELER in white hoodie @1:08 on his cell phone texting… What do you think?

[@BeeRich33]

-> Bulova Tower

[@sashineb.2114]

It was the Shell Tower before it became the Bulova Tower.

[@socksumi]

What would the CNE be without the Three Stooges making regular appearances in the 50s and 60s.