The
site is also home to the National
Trade Centre, Canada's largest trade
centre, and Ricoh Coliseum, home to
the American Hockey League's Toronto
Marlies. The site plays host to various
international events such as the Molson
ChampCar Grand Prix Toronto, The Royal
Agricultural Winter Fair, along with
many corporate and public trade shows.
The eastern entrance to the Place
is marked by the Princes' Gates, a
beautiful structure that was named
after H.R.H. Edward, Prince of Wales,
and his brother, Prince George, who
visited in 1927. The Gates were originally
to be named "The Diamond Jubilee
of Confederation Gates" in honour
of the 60th anniversary of Canadian
confederation. The proposed name was
changed when CNE officials learned
of the princes' tour of Canada. South
of the grounds is Ontario Place, a
Government run theme park.
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