Ottawa Superex

The Central Canada Exhibition otherwise known as the Ottawa Superex (or "The Ex") has been in Ottawa for over 100 years. The Superex offers a variety of entertainment that the entire family can enjoy.

The 2008 Ottawa Superex will be held from August 14th to 24th. The gates will be open daily from 11:30am to 10:30pm and the midway will be open from 12noon to 12midnight everyday. There will be plenty of time to enjoy all that it has to offer.

There has been talk in the past couple of years that the Superex will be moving to a different location. However, for the 2008 Superex it will remain at its regular location – Lansdowne Park (on Bank Street, near the Rideau Canal).

PARKING

Parking on the grounds is limited and will cost $20.00. You are much better off driving through the subdivisions in the Glebe as some local residents will charge you a much better rate to park in their driveway. If you prefer to take public transportation then you can take the #1 or #7 to the Superex.

ADMISSION PRICES

Admission to the Ottawa Superex is a very good value considering a lot of the entertainment is free (including some of the concerts). Here are the admission fees:

• Adults and Children 12 and over - $12.00
• Children 11 and under - $7.00
• Children under 2 – Free
• Midway Ride Passes are available in advance (at some of the Quickie & Burger King locations) or at the Ex itself when it opens
• If you don't want a pass you can buy individual midway coupons for $1.00 each or 24 for $22.00

ATTRACTIONS

Some of the attractions at the 2008 Ottawa Superex include:

• Stars on the Rise Contest featuring youth (13-21 years of age) competing in various talent competitions
• the Capital Magic Festival
• the Petfest Pavilion featuring a variety of animals from around the globe
• live bands & concerts (some names you may have heard of and some you may have not)
• the Pure Country Pavilion which focuses on rural life including plenty of animals for all to enjoy
• Crocodilians of the World
• and there is plenty more to keep you busy at the Ex

CONCERTS

There have been hundreds of popular musical guests over the years at the Superex. This year will be no exception. Here are a few of the artists that will be performing this year for FREE:

• to be announced.

Bring the whole family and come out to enjoy one of the great shows or try a few rides at the Ottawa Superex! See you there.

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