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In the summer of 2008 I went to The Ex for the first time in my life. It was unbelievably fun. I went on rides, ate candy apples and corn dogs, strolled through a variety of crazy pavilions and tried to win some stuffed animals.

I love country fairs, and the CNE in summer is essentially like the Big Daddy mega-fair that has so many rides and fun things to see you basically have to go two or more times just to fit it all in.

It's not exactly a cheap date - once you've paid your entry fee, bought some ride tickets and had a snack or two, it's actually quite a pricey day out, but it is so worth it. The Ex gets five stars for making me feel as gleeful as I ever was when I was a kid going to an amusement park.

• Favourite thing(s) at this place:
• amusement park
• Cotton candy
• Place to go in summer

It's not actually a store, but the bargains bazaar in the Direct Energy Centre is awesome for great quality bedding for affordable pricing. I still regret turning down a deal for a 400-thread count full-size sheet set for $60 and then seeing that the average price elsewhere ended up being at least $120 plus tax.

• Favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Linen Store

Cause there's so much to do and see. I look forward to it every year.

• Favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Place to Take the Kids

• Favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Toronto event

The Toronto Indy brings first rate racing to Toronto. It is just too bad that the stock cars are no longer at the CNE grounds. Maybe some day...

• Favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Toronto Indy