Live from Toronto CNE 2023 Canadian National Exhibition The Canadian National Exhibition, better known as ‘The Ex’ to locals, is the event that Toronto’s beloved Exhibition Place is named for. To say there’s a lot to see at the Canadian National Exhibition is an understatement—this is Canada’s biggest annual fair and dates back almost 150 years. Things to do at the Canadian National Exhibition include: Live music performances Exhibitions on arts and crafts, home and garden, and world cultures Markets and shopping Special exhibitions like past displays of National Geographic photography, topiary displays and end-of-summer garden shows