CNE Bandshell, Toronto

Name: CNE Bandshell
Address: Better Living Centre, 1 Ontario Drive, Toronto, Canada

#220 among attractions in Toronto

Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue

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The CNE Bandshell is an open-air concert venue in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Built in 1936, it is located at Exhibition Place on the Lake Ontario lake shore. It hosts the annual music program of the Canadian National Exhibition and is also used for festivals and picnic events, for which the "Bandshell Park" can be rented from the City of Toronto. ()

Coordinates: 43°37'52"N, 79°25'22"W

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Better Living Centre, 1 Ontario DriveWest End (Exhibition Place)Toronto Canada

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CNE Bandshell – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Exhibition Place, Lamport Stadium, BMO Field, Ricoh Coliseum.

~1500 ftNE
Amusement, Amusement park
Exhibition Place, Toronto
8 min walk • Exhibition Place, a vibrant tapestry of entertainment and celebration, stands proudly in the heart of Toronto, Canada. This sprawling complex, synonymous with amusement and leisure, is a perennial hive of activity drawing visitors from near and far.
0.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Lamport Stadium, Toronto
14 min walk • Lamport Stadium, a bustling hub for sports enthusiasts in the heart of Toronto, Canada, stands as a testament to the city's vibrant sporting culture. Known affectionately as "The Den," this iconic sport venue is nestled in the Liberty Village neighborhood and has...
~1350 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
BMO Field, Toronto
7 min walk • BMO Field stands as a modern coliseum in the heart of Toronto, Canada, serving as the city's primary stage for both soccer and Canadian football. Officially inaugurated in 2007, this open-air stadium has quickly become a cornerstone of Toronto's vibrant sports culture.
0.5 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Hockey
Ricoh Coliseum, Toronto
13 min walk • Coca-Cola Coliseum is an arena at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, used for agricultural displays, ice hockey, and trade shows. It was built for the Canadian National Exhibition and the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in 1921.
0.7 miE
Memorial
Princes' Gates, Toronto
19 min walk • The Princes' Gates is a triumphal arch and a monumental gateway at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Made out of cement and stone, the triumphal arch is flanked by colonnades on both of its sides, with curved pylons at both ends.
~330 ftSW
Museum, Vernacular architecture
Scadding Cabin, Toronto
2 min walk • Scadding Cabin is a 1794 log cabin on the grounds of Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was built by John Scadding and is now the oldest surviving building in Toronto.
0.4 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Budweiser Stage, Toronto
11 min walk • The Budweiser Stage, originally known as the Molson Amphitheatre, is a concert venue in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on the grounds of Ontario Place and hosts many diverse acts, including genres like rock, pop, country, and jazz.
0.4 miSE
Harbor, Theme park, Water park
Ontario Place, Toronto
11 min walk • Ontario Place is an entertainment venue, event venue, and park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The venue is located on three artificial landscaped islands just off-shore in Lake Ontario, south of Exhibition Place, and southwest of Downtown Toronto.
~560 ftN
Beaux-Arts architecture
Muzik Nightclub, Toronto
3 min walk • The Horticulture Building, which houses the Toronto Event Centre, is a heritage building at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, containing event and conference space. It was built in 1907 for the display of horticulture during the annual Canadian National Exhibition, and it is a listed heritage building.
~1740 ftSE
Cinema, Nightlife
Cinesphere, Toronto
9 min walk • Cinesphere is the world's first permanent IMAX movie theatre, located on the grounds of Ontario Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Constructed in 1971, it is the largest IMAX theatre in Ontario. The theatre has both IMAX 70mm and IMAX with Laser projection systems.
~1340 ftNW
Bridge
Dufferin Street bridges, Toronto
7 min walk • The Dufferin Street bridges are two inter-connected vehicular bridges in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The bridges carry Dufferin Street over a railway corridor and the Gardiner Expressway to Exhibition Place. The bridges closed to vehicular traffic in 2013.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to CNE Bandshell?

Nearby attractions include Shrine Peace Memorial, Toronto (2 min walk), Fort Rouillé, Toronto (2 min walk), Lake Shore Boulevard Bailey Bridge, Toronto (2 min walk), Exhibition Place Carillon, Toronto (2 min walk).

How to get to CNE Bandshell by public transport?

The nearest stations to CNE Bandshell:

Bus

Dufferin Gate Loop (7 min walk)
Exhibition Loop • Lines: 363 (12 min walk)

Tram

Dufferin Gate Loop • Lines: 504B (7 min walk)
Springhurst Avenue • Lines: 504B (8 min walk)

Train

Exhibition (11 min walk)