Date: 1965

Origin: CNE Archives

An ad outlining all the fun there is to be had at the CNE’s Opening Day in 1965.

The day includes a visit by the Right Honourable Lester B. Pearson, Prime Minister of Canada & a salute to Canada’s new national flag, plus

• An exhibit themed around Famous Canadian Indians
• A marathon Car Rally
• Armed Forces of Canada featuring the RCAF C5 “Freedom Fighter”
• Warriors Day Parade
• The World of Women featuring fashion shows and cooking demonstrations devoted to the “the key to gracious living”
• World Championship High Diving
• An International Boat Race
• New Zealand National Band & Maori Dancers
• a HOOTENANNY featuring Johnny Cash & June Carter
• An Invitation Track & Field Meet
• Sights and Sounds of the Sixties starring Victor Borge in the Evening Grand Stand Spectacular
• A Merry Mile of Midway featuring six new rides
• Canadian Government Exhibits
• The National Horse Show
• A Cat Show
• The Under 21 Club – an afternoon teen dance party!

Where else can you see so much in one place at one time?