Canadian National Exhibition: Summer 2013 — Snapshots

While the food is, of course, the most important and exciting aspect in going to The Ex, we still managed to do some exploring. We headed over to the Direct Energy Centre, which is home to the At Home Pavilion, International Pavilion, Shoppers' Market, and Warehouse Outlets, among other things. Of course, the first thing we saw when we walked in the building was the International Sand Sculpting Competition's final sculptures, and of course, the guy balancing rocks.
1st Place, Illya Filimonstev (Russia)
2nd Place, David Ducharme (Canada)
3rd Place, Dan Belcher (USA)
Rock on Rock by Daryl Maddeaux
Then, we passed by the Garden Show, which is "home to the largest flower and vegetable growing competition in Canada." Obviously, I had to take some photos of lovely nature-y things. Award-winning nature-y things. 

Aside from dahlias, there's also copious amounts of fruits and vegetables. Delightful, award-winning fruits and vegetables that you only wish your garden could bloom. You know, if you wished you had a garden. Which I don't.

Obviously, there's only so many photos I can take in there. So after spending a good hour exploring the Direct Energy Centre, we headed back out and towards the midway. I never go on any of the rides or anything because they're stupid expensive, but I always find it fun to walk through, especially at night. Because I think we can all appreciate pretty lights, no?

And, yes, folks, that was the cumulation of my CNE trip. The Ex closes tomorrow, which means tomorrow is Labour Day, which means that summer is nearly over and fall is just around the corner. And, you know, I'm totally okay with that.

Canadian National Exhibition 200 Princes' Boulevard Toronto, ON M6K 3C3 (416) 393-6300