CNE Exhibits and Shows 1958 & 1961 CNEArchives 2010-04-21 | This silent footage shows the Canadian national Exhibitions 1958 Auto Show, and NASA's Project Mercury Exhibit, the Queen's Doll House, the Opening of the Hockey Hall of Fame, and the Baby Show from 1961.
CNE 1973: Part 2 CNEArchives 2011-04-15 | This silent footage from the 1973 Canadian National Exhibtiion features the Kids First In, the Calgary Corral show and exhibits, the Great Frisbee Fly-In, and the demolition of the Art Gallery.
CNE 1969: The Monkees CNEArchives 2011-04-08 | This newly found silent footage is the second clip of The Monkees Grandstand concert on August 25, 1969. The clip also shows two very lucky young ladies who got front row seats to the concert.
CNE 1971: Midway & Grounds CNEArchives 2011-03-31 | This silent rough footage shows the 1971 Canadian National Exhibition Midway and sections of the Grounds and Buildings. Midway rides, games, souvenirs, candy floss, crowds, Food Building, Hockey Hall of Fame, Shell Tower and more.
CNE 1975: Air Show Part 1 CNEArchives 2011-02-17 | This silent footage shows us part of the Canadian International AirShow from the 1975 Canadian National Exhibition. Biplane aerials withsky walkers and Spitfires. There is great aerial footage of downtownToronto, Ontario Place and CNE grounds.
CNE 1975: Ceremonies & Exhibits CNEArchives 2011-02-17 | This silent footage shows us the 1975 Canadian National Exhibition Opening Ceremonies at the Bandshell, the International Pavilion in the Queen Elizabeth Building and the ribbon cutting of the USSR exhibits. Also the Kodaly Ensemble Dancers, the Bug Circus, and the Flower Show in the Horticulture Building.
CNE 1971 - People & Midway Lights at Night CNEArchives 2010-11-25 | This silent footage of the 1971 Canadian National Exhibition shows us dancing and fun times at the Bavarian Pub, People on the Midway, Foods of the World, the International Pavilion, the Ontario Pavilion, and the night time lights of the Midway.
CNE 1971 - Exhibits & Dairy Princess Competition CNEArchives 2010-11-25 | This silent footage taken at the 1971 Canadian National Exhibition, shows Grounds and Grandstand lineup signs, Kids first in, the Flower Show and the World's Fair of Gladiolus, Leisure Time Pavilion, Antique Car Parade, and the Ontario Dairy Princess Competition.
CNE 1971 - Kids & Art CNEArchives 2010-10-07 | This silent footage from the 1971 Canadian National Exhibition shows Canada's Fitness Awards for children, the Land of Mu, and the Outdoor Art Festival.
CNE 1971 - Midway, Rides and Shows CNEArchives 2010-10-07 | This silent footage from the 1971 Canadian National Exhibition shows people riding the Flyer, lights of the Midway at night, and Jack Kochman's Hell Drivers at the Grandstand.
CNE 1980 - Part 2 CNEArchives 2010-10-06 | This silent footage from the 1980 Canadian Natiional Exhibition showcases the Horticulture Displays, Fancy Poultry for Judging, Model Power Boat Racing, the ever popular Dog Swim, and the Miss CNE Competition.
CNE 1980 - Part 1 CNEArchives 2010-10-06 | This silent footage of the 1980 Canadian National Exhibition showcases Aquarama 1980, the Canadian International Air Show, the Canada Pavillion, the US Travel Pavillion, and Sports Day with the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
CNE 1980 - Motorcycle Jumping & Multicultural Dancing CNEArchives 2010-09-24 | This silent footage from the 1980 Canadian National Exhibition showsthe World Championship of Long Distance Motorcycle Jumping andMulticulturalism Canada presenting Dancing at the Bandshell.
CNE 1981 - Lumberjack Show & Carillon CNEArchives 2010-09-20 | This silent footage is of the Molsons Lumberjack Show and the Carlsberg Carillon at the 1981 Canadian National Exhibition.
CNE 1981 - Exhibits and Grounds CNEArchives 2010-09-17 | This silent footage shows Centennial Square, A couple street performers, the Government of Ontario's Future Dome, and the Woodcarving exhibit at the 1981 Canadian National Exhibition.
CNE Air Show Home Movies 1950 CNEArchives 2010-09-02 | This footage was shot by Dr. George C. R. Hall at the Canadian National Exhibition and generously donated to the Archives by Marylou Hall. This footage is of the 1950 Air Show.
CNE Marching Parade Home Movies 1920s CNEArchives 2010-09-02 | This footage was shot by Dr. George Wesley Hall in the 1920's at the Canadian National Exhibition and has been generously donated to the Archives by his great-granddaughter Marylou Hall. The footage is of a marching parade at the Canadian National Exhibition in the 1920's.
CNE Home Movies 1950 CNEArchives 2010-09-02 | This footage was shot by Dr. George C. R. Hall at the Canadian National Exhibition and was generously donated to the Archives by Marylou Hall. This footage shows the Air Show, the Hell Drivers, and the Matinee Grandstand Show.
CNE Auto Racing Home Movies 1920s CNEArchives 2010-09-02 | This footage was shot by Dr. George Wesley Hall at the Canadian National Exhibition and has been generously donated to the Archives by his great-granddaughter Marylou Hall. The footage shows auto racing at the Grandstand with the Manufacturers Building in the background.
1965 Bob Hope Promo - CNE Grandstand Show CNEArchives 2010-07-23 | Bob Hope promo for the 1965 Canadian National Exhibition Evening Grandstand Show. Mr. Hope also performed at the CNE Grandstand in 1957, 1969, 1976, and in 1978. He officially opened the Exhibition in 1978 for its Centennial celebrations stating, in response to the honor, "... I feel kind of strange, like Dean Martin at a milk bar...". Naturally he got a huge laugh.
Lorne Greene Promo - 1967 CNE Grandstand Show CNEArchives 2010-07-22 | Lorne Greene Promo for the 1967 Canadian National Exhibition Evening Grandstand Show. Mr. Greene was the headlining act, with Art Linkletter as MC and Percy Faith performing his greatest hits. The show was titled "This Canada" and was a celebration for Canada's Centennial Year.
CNE 1965 Summer Fun CNEArchives 2010-07-07 | Summer Fun at the 1965 Canadian National Exhibition! CNE Mammoth Car Rally, Matinee Space Fun Fest, Aquarama '65, Sights and Sounds of the Sixties Grandstand Evening Show, Toronto Star's All Star Hootenanny, Power Boat Races. Alpine Way, and Shell Tower.
CNE 1965 Opening and Exhibits CNEArchives 2010-07-07 | This silent footage shows Canadian Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson at the Opening Ceremony for the 1965 Canadian National Exhibition. Pearson unveils and raises the new Canadian Flag, as well as tours some of the government booths in the International Pavilion. Mitchell Sharp, Minister of Trade and Commerce for Canada also tours and takes part in the International booths. The opening of "The Canadian Indian" exhibit and highlights from the "Gallery of Canadian History" Art exhibit.
CNE 1965 - Canadian International Air Show CNEArchives 2010-07-05 | This silent footages shows Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Navy, and Rescue helicopters landing at the CNE grounds, plus parts of the Air Show held in 1965 during the Canadian National Exhibition.
CNE 1979 - Year of the Child CNEArchives 2010-06-15 | This silent footages shows some of the events that took place during the 1979 Canadian National Exhibition. 1979 was the International Year of the Child and the CNE saluted children with street performers, roller skating, and with Kid's World.
Arts, Crafts and Hobbies 1977 CNEArchives 2010-06-11 | This silent film footage is of the Arts, Crafts and Hobbies exhibits at the 1977 Canadian National Exhibition.
Canadian International Air Show 1980 CNEArchives 2010-06-11 | This silent film footage is of the Canadian International Air Show held during the 1980 Canadian National Exhibition. The show featured an array of aircraft dating from WWII to the Concorde. The CF-101 and the Skyhawks precision parachute team were also featured.
Shrine Circus 1962 CNEArchives 2010-05-06 | This silent film shows the Shrine Circus, part of the "Matinee Fun Fest!" afternoon Grandstand Show at the Canadian National Exhibition. Keep a close eye out for a cowboy monkey riding a poodle!
CNE 1969 - Buildings CNEArchives 2010-04-21 | This silent footage takes us on a tour of the buildings of the 1969 Canadian National Exhibition grounds. Showing us the Arts, Crafts and Hobbies Bldg (now Medieval Times), the Horticulture Bldg (now Muzik Club), the Bandshell, the International Bldg (burned down 1974) with the Ed Hanlan Statue in its original location, the Ontario Government Bldg (now Liberty Grand), the Automotive Bldg (now Allstream Centre), the Electrical & Engineering Bldg (demolished in 1972 and the current location of the Direct Energy Centre), the Coliseum, and the Horse Palace.
The Monkees 1969 CNEArchives 2010-04-21 | Here's a short silent clip of The Monkees performing on August 25, 1969 during the Canadian National Exhibition. The crowd shots are fabulous!
Scottish World Festival 1972 CNEArchives 2010-04-15 | Rough silent footage of the World Scottish Festival held at the Canadian National Exhibition in 1972.
CNE 1972 - Midway, Crowds, Rides CNEArchives 2010-04-15 | Silent rough footages of the Midway, Crowds and Rides of the 1972 Canadian National Exhibition.
CNE 1963 - Vetescope 63 CNEArchives 2010-04-14 | This silent footage shows "Veterinary Medicine in Action". During the 1960's, the Canadian National Exhibition held Vetescope exhibits as a way to educate the public on veterinary medicine. These exhibits were held in the, what's now called the Music Building.
CNE 1963 CNEArchives 2010-04-14 | This silent footage features people on the Canadian National Exhibition Midway, Better Living Centre displays that "Meet Space Age Standards", the Auto Show featuring the 1964 Corvette, plus Women's Day and Exhibits. Remember Kitten Sweaters?
CNE 1964 - Competitions and Parades CNEArchives 2010-04-13 | This silent footages features both the Ontario and National Dairy Princess competitions, the Dog Show, the Baby Show, the Labour Day and Warriors Day Parades and the Canadian Armed Forces Exhibit.
CNE 1964 - Exhibits and Grandstand Show CNEArchives 2010-04-13 | This footage shows the Canadiana '64 Grandstand Stage Show with Jack Carter, Carmel Quinn, Allan Bruce and the Aluettes from Montreal. Exhibits being shown are The Story of Light and the Automobile displays. Plus Robot Man thrills the crowd.
CNE 1964 - CNE Preps and Sports CNEArchives 2010-04-13 | This silent footage shows preperations being made for the 1964 Canadian National Exhibition and various sporting events. Signage for the Grandstand Evening Stage Show and Children's Matinee, Shriners Peace Monument, Midway, High Diving, CNE Swim prep, Karate, Boxing, Table Tennis, Fly Fishing, the Hockey Hall of Fame, Aquarama, and Track & Field events.
CNE Centennial Stage Construction 1978 CNEArchives 2010-04-08 | This silent rough rootage shows the construction of Centennial Stage for the Canadian National Exhibitions Centennial celebration in 1978. Notice Molson's in the background, which is now condos along Lakeshore Blvd.
CNE 1968 - Part 2 CNEArchives 2010-04-08 | This silent rough footage features CNE preps, Arts Crafts and Hobbies exhibits, Better Living Centre, the UNESCO exhibit, an Ontario Fashion Institute Fashion Show, and the beloved Flyer. Plus much more...
Sounds from Outer Space Show (1978) CNEArchives 2010-04-08 | Silent footage from the 1978 CNE performance titled "Sounds from Outer Space" with William Shatner and Boris Brott with Orchestra. This show looks like it was amazing and I really wish we had the sound!
CNE 1968 - Part 1 CNEArchives 2010-04-08 | This silent rough footage features the Canadian Indian: Today & Yesterday exhibit, the Opening of the McGillivary Fountain, presenting of the George Duthie Trophy, the Canadian Armed Forces exhibit, people and crowds, to name a few.
Groundbreaking Ceremony - Womens Building 1956 CNEArchives 2010-04-01 | This silent film shows the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Women's Building in 1956. During the construction the name was changed to the Queen Elizabeth Building. Other buildings in the background are the Manufacturers Building, Press Building, Music Building, General Exhibits Building and the Gooderham Fountain.
CNE 1974 - Fashions CNEArchives 2010-03-30 | This silent footage taken during the 1974 Canadian National Exhibition shows fashions on the Midway and a bit of the McCalls Fashion Show.
People at the CNE - Midway & Rides 1976 CNEArchives 2010-03-30 | This silent film, taken during the 1976 Canadian National Exhibition, features rides and the Guess Your Weight game on the Midway.
CNE 1954 - Opening Ceremony HRH Duchess of Kent CNEArchives 2010-03-26 | HRH the Duchess of Kent officially opened the Canadian National Exhibition of 1954. HRH Princess Alexandra can also be seen in this silent footage.
CNE 1978 - Centennial Square CNEArchives 2010-03-26 | This silent footage shows the new Centennial Square created for the Canadian National Exhibition's 100th birthday celebrations. The square was designed to recreate the look and feel of the 1879 CNE.
CNE 1977 - Mexican Fiesta CNEArchives 2010-03-26 | This silent footage shows Mexican dancers and caballeros at the 1977 Canadian National Exhibition.
CNE Preps - Barricades along Lakeshore Blvd 1955 CNEArchives 2010-03-26 | The Canadian National Exhibition getting ready for the 1955 fair. Film shows men putting up barricades along Lakeshore Blvd south of the CNE grounds.
CNE Preps - Shell Tower and Pioneers of Progress 1955 CNEArchives 2010-03-25 | Footage shows the construction of the Shell Tower and the setting up of the Pioneers of Progress exhibit for the 1955 Canadian National Exhibition.
