The Ex was fantastic until about the mid-80s. Now it's a parking lot midway. Once they moved the Molson Indy there and tore down the permanent midway, it was game over. Remember when the Food Building was more than a lousy food court? And the Horse Palace stalls were filled with horses and farmers with TVs and beds? The butter sculptures? The Alpine Way? The Derby Racer? The Flyer? Wild Mouse? The neon cowboy? All the corporate displays? And the thousands of people?
The Boliva tower. It was a great place to grow up. Toronto, Scarborough were amazing places to live. We had paradise and we gave it away. The sad thing is that the people we gave it to don't care a tiny little bit about it. When I say how much I love this place people look at me like I am a nut.
Now that's what the CNE was all about ... not the ghost of what it is now.. Nice to look back to the good old days of the 1970's... not the crap and people of today...
I remember going to this , we spent two days there, I was 12 in 1972, didn't remember it being so crowded, but long time ago, I remember we camped near the Molson factory
Yes, and the smaller Wild Mouse was fun, too. Quite terrifying, with the wheels set back from the front of the car. The turns made it feel like the car was going to go off the tracks.
I loved those puffy paper flowers (never bothered to get one) and the bouncing small stuffed-toys on elastics connected to fake bamboo hooks. Does anybody remember the 'Caterpillar ride'? It was a flat-ride train which circulated at high-speed over an oval undulating track, the riders were covered by a canvas awning which did not permit light (nor air) from getting to the riders. I only saw that ride present in '72, that was it.
Does anybody remember a fun house called The Magic Carpet (I think that was the name). We walked around sort of in a maze, and then came out to a room that appeared to be on its side. It was slanted and hard to stand up in there. Then, after leaving that, we took a seat on a bench and it collapsed and we went down a conveyor belt to emerge outside.
Yes, I remember going in to to see the woman in a box who had saws put through the box. There she was, lying on his side, with the saws conveniently around her.
@@sashineb.2114 And we would ding you a quarter to look. I remember one day we had a large group of bikers in the show,. No-one went for the ding, even after John pulled out her dress to' give her more room". Finally the leader of the pack pays his quarter and goes up on the platform, I didn't know what to expect. The leader came up and looked and the broke out with a huge laugh, the he pointed to his group and said " OK you *******s dig out a quarter and everyone of you get your asses up here. Several dollars from a hot daytime in Indianapolis.
One year I was stuck on it for half an hour (in pouring rain) when the tire that spun the wheel had a flat and the guy fixing it told me to hang tight (good thing I wasn't upside down: I was facing downwards when it happened)!
Does anyone remember the Bavarian Beer Garden? I think that is what it was called. You could get great pitchers of draft and sauerkraut, bratwurst, etc. I assume that is gone as well; I have not been in about twenty years.
Yeah, I remember it well - it's long gone, too. It was torn down along with the Alpine Way because the east station was in the way for the new International Trade Centre at the east end by the Princes' Gates. So much is gone - the Flyer, the Grandstand, The CHUM Wildcat, the Doppelganger, The Shell (later Bulova) Tower. And the Food Court - what a travesty now!
Rides I can spot in this video: I see an Ellie Bridge Scrambler, A Hrubetz Round Up, a Chance Rides Zipper, Chance Rides Rotor, and a Chance rides wheel that i forget the name of..........
cindy0810 years ago was better of course because most of the business s where locally owned like Shopsys hot dogs Bravo Spaghetti sauce Bee Hive Corn syrup Canada Dry ginger ale more generous with servings
Don't forget about Billy Bee at the Food Building and even Loblaws had their own outlet in there too for their No Name and President's Choice lines of products. Yes grocery shopping at the CNE.
so, not to be the Grinch here. but fairs and carnivals pretty much look the same as they do now. Rides change names over the years and get slight variations.. but its mostly just round and round and round and close to the ground. There are a few of the legends here too.. Round Up (newest model Is called Zero Gravity) and the Zipper. I don't see the Sea Dragon, that's one ride that didn't come around until the 80s. but the fact of the matter is the difference between the vintage fair footage you see here on You Tube and a fair in 2017 are different hairstyles.
Many of the rides that you see such as the Troika, Monster, Calypso, and Holiday Bounce are never seen in today's carnivals. One ride you mention which was the Sea Dragon wasn't around until the Pirate entered the scene. However this film was taken at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. There were a number of permanent attractions there such as the Derby Racers, various carnival games, the Alpine Way, and the Flyer of which were all demolished.
There was wayyy better rides back then that are nothing like today’s. The skydiver, Turbo, tumbler, and the diamond center zippers were tire driven. It was a much wilder ride. Rides back then were scarier and faster.
Oh the memories !! A special time of year. The Holiday Bounce was the bomb
The Ex was fantastic until about the mid-80s. Now it's a parking lot midway. Once they moved the Molson Indy there and tore down the permanent midway, it was game over. Remember when the Food Building was more than a lousy food court? And the Horse Palace stalls were filled with horses and farmers with TVs and beds? The butter sculptures? The Alpine Way? The Derby Racer? The Flyer? Wild Mouse? The neon cowboy? All the corporate displays? And the thousands of people?
The Boliva tower.
It was a great place to grow up.
Toronto, Scarborough were amazing places to live.
We had paradise and we gave it away.
The sad thing is that the people we gave it to don't care a tiny little bit about it.
When I say how much I love this place people look at me like I am a nut.
I remember when it was the Shell Tower. Nine floors, fun to walk up and down the stairs.
I miss those cable cars, not to mention the Flyer and the Racing Derby
Memories I miss so much. Especially the Derby Racer. Loved that ride
Now that's what the CNE was all about ... not the ghost of what it is now.. Nice to look back to the good old days of the 1970's... not the crap and people of today...
I remember going to this , we spent two days there, I was 12 in 1972, didn't remember it being so crowded, but long time ago, I remember we camped near the Molson factory
I was there in 72 and my favorite ride was the CHUM wildcat.
Yes, and the smaller Wild Mouse was fun, too. Quite terrifying, with the wheels set back from the front of the car. The turns made it feel like the car was going to go off the tracks.
@@sashineb.2114 ya I liked that ride to
I loved those puffy paper flowers (never bothered to get one) and the bouncing small stuffed-toys on elastics connected to fake bamboo hooks. Does anybody remember the 'Caterpillar ride'? It was a flat-ride train which circulated at high-speed over an oval undulating track, the riders were covered by a canvas awning which did not permit light (nor air) from getting to the riders. I only saw that ride present in '72, that was it.
Does anybody remember a fun house called The Magic Carpet (I think that was the name). We walked around sort of in a maze, and then came out to a room that appeared to be on its side. It was slanted and hard to stand up in there. Then, after leaving that, we took a seat on a bench and it collapsed and we went down a conveyor belt to emerge outside.
Yes!
@@cherylm2702 That place was fun, especially that crazy room where people felt like they were drawn to one side.
Who remembers the freak shows.....you wouldn't see that today..
Yes, I remember going in to to see the woman in a box who had saws put through the box. There she was, lying on his side, with the saws conveniently around her.
@@sashineb.2114 And we would ding you a quarter to look.
I remember one day we had a large group of bikers in the show,. No-one went for the ding, even after John pulled out her dress to' give her more room". Finally the leader of the pack pays his quarter and goes up on the platform, I didn't know what to expect.
The leader came up and looked and the broke out with a huge laugh, the he pointed to his group and said " OK you *******s dig out a quarter and everyone of you get your asses up here.
Several dollars from a hot daytime in Indianapolis.
@alexvirgo99 The home movie film used did not have a sound track. Just use your imagination.
The Skydiver @3:17 is one of the greatest rides ever designed (to look at...not to ride) in my opinion.
One year I was stuck on it for half an hour (in pouring rain) when the tire that spun the wheel had a flat and the guy fixing it told me to hang tight (good thing I wasn't upside down: I was facing downwards when it happened)!
contwa67 - I'll bet they couldn't fix that tire fast enough for you. Glad to know you're not still stuck up there :)
That’s the best ride ever. To look at and to ride. I even built a model of it in my carnival 💖💖💖
@@naughtiasteffano9885 The diver could be converted into wheel.
New for 2012. A brand new Alpine Way skyride. It's nothing like the original Alpine Way from 1964 - 1994.
Not really called the Alpine Way Sky Ride. It's just called the Sky Ride.
The Holiday Bounce was the loudest ride in the whole midway! There's a quieter version of it these days.
I think you're thinking of the Tip Top. Those are just as loud, but yes you could hear the Holiday Bounce from quite a distance in the midway.
It operated off large air compressor, mounted on a separate trailer. beautiful scenery.
Some of the rides looked like Royal American Shows, but some didn't. I thought RAS was still providing the carnival in 72.
Does anyone remember the Bavarian Beer Garden? I think that is what it was called. You could get great pitchers of draft and sauerkraut, bratwurst, etc. I assume that is gone as well; I have not been in about twenty years.
Yeah, I remember it well - it's long gone, too. It was torn down along with the Alpine Way because the east station was in the way for the new International Trade Centre at the east end by the Princes' Gates. So much is gone - the Flyer, the Grandstand, The CHUM Wildcat, the Doppelganger, The Shell (later Bulova) Tower. And the Food Court - what a travesty now!
I lost my cookies from the Salt n Pepper Shaker.
I always had fun watch the wimps barf right after getting off the Zipper. Some even barfed while still on the ride!
Rides I can spot in this video: I see an Ellie Bridge Scrambler, A Hrubetz Round Up, a Chance Rides Zipper, Chance Rides Rotor, and a Chance rides wheel that i forget the name of..........
Polar Bear Express? " Do ya wanna go faster"
I would watch the people in the Rotor ride but I would never do it. No way.🤣
It’s the Skydiver! The best ride ever 💖
SHOPSYS HOT DOG and CORNED BEEF Stand Canadas largest stand at 4.10/4 12
Two hot dogs, coming up.
I totally agree, the Food building sucks now!
cindy0810 years ago was better of course because most of the business s where locally owned like Shopsys hot dogs Bravo Spaghetti sauce Bee Hive Corn syrup Canada Dry ginger ale more generous with servings
Don't forget about Billy Bee at the Food Building and even Loblaws had their own outlet in there too for their No Name and President's Choice lines of products. Yes grocery shopping at the CNE.
But ... they still have Tiny Tom Donuts.
so, not to be the Grinch here. but fairs and carnivals pretty much look the same as they do now. Rides change names over the years and get slight variations.. but its mostly just round and round and round and close to the ground. There are a few of the legends here too.. Round Up (newest model Is called Zero Gravity) and the Zipper. I don't see the Sea Dragon, that's one ride that didn't come around until the 80s. but the fact of the matter is the difference between the vintage fair footage you see here on You Tube and a fair in 2017 are different hairstyles.
Many of the rides that you see such as the Troika, Monster, Calypso, and Holiday Bounce are never seen in today's carnivals. One ride you mention which was the Sea Dragon wasn't around until the Pirate entered the scene. However this film was taken at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. There were a number of permanent attractions there such as the Derby Racers, various carnival games, the Alpine Way, and the Flyer of which were all demolished.
There was wayyy better rides back then that are nothing like today’s. The skydiver, Turbo, tumbler, and the diamond center zippers were tire driven. It was a much wilder ride. Rides back then were scarier and faster.
Conklins Midways????
Yes, Conklin Midways at that time, Conklin lost their long time contract for the CNE in 2004, it's now , "North American Midway Entertainment"....
Does anyone know what the ride at 2:05 and 2:48 is?
Calypso at 2:05 and Holiday Bounce at 2:48.
at 2:05 same and also the ride at 2:48 is called the holiday bouncer
@@cornwalldragon4617 Do you remember the fast merry-go-round? It wasn't for the kids. The platform revolved very quickly.
@@sashineb.2114 That was the Derby Racers. I do remember that.
@@cornwalldragon4617 Thank you very much! That was a fun ride. You likely remember the Magic Carpet, with the room was slanted.
The rides still look the same
Same type of people there , thugs nowadays..
ah yes...Novelty Joints with Jap Canes! If your're "with it" you would understand.