A place you'll want to C N Eat at!
This is my second year going to the CNE and quite frankly I love it. There is so much to see and do that you could easily go 2 or 3 times and not get bored. Make sure you bring a backpack and a water bottle because there are tons of free giveaways! And you'll need the water to keep going because it can get tiring walking around in the hot sun.
My favourite building would definitely have to be the food building. They have so many different types of food there that it's actually difficult to make a decision. . . and if you're like me and have a horrible sense of direction, you'll probably get lost inside the food building which is okay. My other favourite building is the international building, they have so many little kiosks set up with lots of great places to spend your money. You can find lots of great international things to buy and for a decent price. Last year my gf bought a head scratcher for $5 at the CNE, and a week later we saw the exact same thing at Chapters, except it was more than double the price there lol. This year I bought 2 quality sweaters for only $10 each, and an epic jade pillow for only $35.
There is so much cool stuff to find, and many hidden gems. Good luck!
Tip: Don't plan on drinking much at the beer garden because a bottle of beer costs $6-$8
Also be sure to check out the "Super Dogs" show. Fun for the whole family.
I know I'll definitely be coming back to the CNE next year