The price of a condo rental in Toronto is sky-high right now, but even given current market trends, $5,000 is a lot to spend on rent. There is, however, plenty of demand for luxury apartments thanks mostly to ex-pat employees who find themselves in our fair city.

This unit in the heart of Liberty Village seems targeted precisely to that demographic. In fact, this place looks a lot like a hotel. It's furnished conservatively, it has amenities like an indoor pool and a stunning view of the skyline. 

On the downside, there's not a lot of character here. But, hey, I'm not sure how much that will really matter when you're sipping on a cocktail from your private rooftop terrace. 

Specs

• Address: 51 East Liberty St. (PH 7)
• Apartment type: Condo
• Rent: $4,950
• Utilities: Included
• Air conditioning? Yes
• Bedrooms: 2 + 1
• Bathrooms: 2
• Parking: 1
• Laundry? In suite
• Outdoor space? Balcony
• Pet friendly? No

Good For

Someone in Toronto for a long term work contract who isn't footing the entire bill. Alternately, this place would be good for someone who has recently come into money and is plotting out their big splash in the real estate market.

Move On If

You want to furnish your own apartment. You'd expect fewer IKEA pieces in a place listed at $5K a month.

It finally be heating up outside, but the Toronto real estate market feels like it's cooling down with sales and prices continuing to fall.

As BNN reports today, the Toronto Real Estate Board indicates that housing prices have dropped 20 percent since April. The average selling price of a GTA home was $731,614 in the first two week of August.

In the first 14 days of the month, sales were down 35.6 percent since last year. 

Earlier this week, an economist from the National Bank of Canada predicted housing prices would continue to drop in the coming months. 

The latest escape game to make its way to Toronto might not scare you like the one at Black Creek Pioneer Village, but it should take you on a journey through time and space.

That's because Fan Expo will debut a Doctor Who-themed escape game over the Labour Day long weekend. The game will pop-up at the annual event, and it'll aim to raise money for SickKids.

Along with this escape game, Fan Expo announced additional details about its programming today, including screenings of the Rocky Horry Picture Show with members of the original cast (hello, Tim Curry!) in attendance. 

Tickets to Fan Expo, which runs from August 31 until September 3, are on sale now. 

Toronto's most secret pop-up dinner party returns tonight, so look out for folks decked out in their finest white clothing tonight. Sail-In Cinema is also back, along with a couple of one-off dance parties.

Toronto restaurant openings highlights the latest restaurant openings and closings in Toronto and also gives a preview of what's coming soon. Find us here every Thursday morning.

Open now

• Bunny's, chef Rodney Bowers' new restaurant that replaces his previous Hey Meatball at 912 Queen St. E., has finally opened, offering another brunch, lunch and dinner option in Leslieville.
• Soufi’s, a Syrian restaurant and cafe, is now open at 676 Queen S. W.
• Saulter Street Brewery, at 1-31 Saulter St. in Riverside, adds to the growing number of craft breweries opening on the city's east side.
• The appropriately named Do Not Disturb has launched at the Beverley Hotel, which is under new ownership.
• Moto Snack Bar at 1321 Dundas St. W., (by Rusholme) is now 86'd.
• Taiwanese chain Hot-Star Large Fried Chicken has opened another location in the city, this time at 5525 Yonge St., just south of Finch.
• The Pan Seared Inc., a restaurant and bar with mostly Italian offerings, is now open at 2038 Yonge St., in midtown.

Recently reviewed

• Flaming Kitchen
• Dazzling Cafe
• The Comrade
• Guschlbauer
• Cocktail Bar
• Rita's Italian Ice
• Wilson's Haus of Lechon
• Godspeed Brewery
• Joe Bird

Opening soon

• Japanese cheese tart purveyor Pablo opens near Bay and Dundas tomorrow, and will give away tarts to those who show up early and offer them some Instagram love.
• Something called Hoja, which sounds like it's going to be a Taiwanese spot, will be opening at 615 Bloor St. W., in Koreatown, which was formerly UMJI/Thumbs Up Restaurant. It's currently looking to hire a "bubble tea bartender."
• Jamaican jerk joint Ackee Tree will be opening a new location at 372 Queen St. E., (by Parliament) any day now.
• Healthy fast-casual take-out spot Hopscotch is opening another location, this time at 224 Queen St. W., (at McCaul) in the former Battered Fish space.
• Sichuan Kungfu Fish, which already has one location in Richmond Hill, will soon be opening a second at 4188 Finch Ave. W. in Scarborough.

Closed

• Minimalist coffee spot Public Park Coffee has closed.
• Another cafe, Toronto Coffee & Tea House, is also gone.
• Parcae, which was located inside the Templar Hotel, is no more.
• Northern Chinese Cuisine has closed in Little Italy. 
• The boil bar craze may have finally boiled over. The Boil Bar at 442 Bloor St. W. in the Annex has shuttered.

Other news

• Jackson's Burger has moved to 38 Elm St. due to skyrocketing rents on Yonge. 
• Soi Thai is currently closed for renovations but should be reopening soon.

Have you seen restaurants opening or closing in your neighbourhood? Email tips to editors@blogto.com

The TTC might have been named the best transit system in North America for 2017, but those who take it daily, know it's definitely not perfect.

As CP24 reports today, the TTC set its cleanliness score target at 75 in the second quarter of 2017, but fell just short of meeting it - it scored 73.7. That's up substantially since 2008, but over the years, the TTC has met its target only three times.

From April to June of this year, the dirtiest stations were on Line 2; only St. George Station, as CP24 writes, received a passing grade in terms of the TTC's cleanliness standards. 

The cleanest TTC stations include Rosedale, Davisville, King and the newly renamed Sheppard West Station.

Here are the dirtiest stations according to the TTC's own data:

• Woodbine
• Dundas West
• Chester
• Scarborough Town Centre
• Donlands
• Old Mill
• Coxwell
• Main
• Dufferin
• Pape

It's almost the weekend so you know what that means, road closures. Road closures will be rolled out across Toronto on Saturday and Sunday thanks to annual events like Taste of Manila, Wheels on the Danforth and Open Streets TO.

Here's what you need to know to get around the city by car this weekend.

Chinatown Fesitval

The festival will close Spadina Avenue's southbound lanes from St. Andrew Street to Sullivan Street from midnight on Saturday, August 19 to midnight on Sunday, August 20. Dundas Street will remain open.

Taste of Manila

The annual food festival will close Bathurst Street between Wilson and Laurelcrest Avenues in both directions from Saturday, August 19 at midnight to Sunday, August 20 at midnight.

TTC service will be increased to service the event, with buses on the 7/307 Bathurst and 160 Bathurst North routes diverting via Wilson Avenue, Faywood Boulevard and Laurelcrest Avenue.

Open Streets TO

Bloor Street West between Montrose Avenue and Yonge Street, and Yonge Street between Bloor Street and Queen Street, will be closed on Sunday, August 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

During Open Streets TO, vehicles will be able to cross Bloor Street at Grace Street/Christie Street, Bathurst Street, Spadina Avenue, Avenue Road, Bay Street, Church Street, Ted Rogers Way and Sherbourne Street.

Vehicles will also be able to cross Yonge Street at Wellesley, College, Gerrard, Dundas, Shuter and Queen Streets.

Wheels on the Danforth 

Sections of Danforth Avenue and Danforth Road will be closed in both directions on Saturday, August 19 from 7 a.m. to midnight.

Specifically, Danforth Avenue will be closed between Byng Avenue and Leyton Avenue and also between Leyton Avenue and Warden Avenue. Meanwhile, Danforth Road will be closed between Landry Avenue and Danforth Avenue during this period.

The TTC’s 113 Danforth and 20 Cliffside bus services will divert in both directions via Warden Avenue, Clonmore Drive, Gerrard Street East and Victoria Park Avenue during Wheels on Danforth.

Panorama India Day Festival and Grand Parade

For the festival and parade two northbound lanes on University Avenue from Queen Street West to Dundas Street, and Armoury Street between University Avenue and Chestnut Street, will be closed on Sunday, August 20 from 12:01 a.m. to 6 p.m.

TTC Subway Closure

In addition to road closures, this weekend will have a TTC subway closure. There will be no subway service between Kipling and Islington stations on August 19 and 20 due to track work. Shuttle buses will operate between these stations during the closure.

Old-school carnival treats at the CNE often take a backseat to the novel Franken-foods introduced each year. For all the monstrosities that employ a more-is-more approach, these classics are reassuringly the same year after year after year.

These are my favourite nostalgic treats available at the CNE.

Colossal onions

This dish popularized by the Outback Steakhouse is hardly native to Toronto, but considering the Aussie-themed steakhouse has pulled out of the GTA market, fans of this blossoming deep-fried onion know to make an annual pilgrimage to the CNE to get their fill.

If you went to the CNE and didn't get a waffle ice cream sandwich did it ever really happen? Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Waffle ice cream sandwiches

Nothing beats this hot-and-cold midway treat. This iconic ice cream sandwich first debuted at the CNE in 1940 and has become a festival staple ever since.

Spaghetti at The Ex doesn't get much cheaper than this. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

99 cent Primo spaghetti

Among the many cheap thrills at the Ex is this enduring dollar dish. It's an annual tradition for generations of fair-goers. Found in the Food Building, the pile of pasta in red sauce is a throwback to simpler times.

Whether you want powdered sugar or cinnamon, Tiny Tom donuts are always a treat. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Tiny Tom donuts

Get your sugar fix with these deep-fried mini doughnuts coated with powder sugar and/or cinnamon. This iconic vendor is one of the oldest still operating at the CNE having first appeared at the Ex in the 1960s.

Take a bite candy floss and let it melt in your mouth. Photo by Jesse Milns.

Candy floss

Before this confection ever started drowning in coffee and alcohol or pimping out soft serve cones, it was a star in its own right. It's a treasured treat at the CNE, and these sugar clouds are in their element on the midway.

Foods on a stick are always a great option when visiting the CNE. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Corn dogs

The origin of this classic concession is hotly debated, though its place on midway menus is certainly not. Battered and deep fried hot dogs on a stick are among the OGs of carnival food.

The Ex has been serving classic veal sandwiches for decades. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Veal sandwiches

San Francesco Foods is a longtime resident of the CNE Food Building and while it's tried to get in on the epic food action, it's the old school veal and chicken parm sandwiches that everyone knows and loves.

Get your dosage of fruit at The Ex when your take down a caramel apple. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Caramel apples

Legend has it that a Kraft Foods salesman first invented this treat in 1950 by dipping apples into melted Kraft caramels. Voila, the nostalgic treat (and cousin to Canada's beloved Kraft Dinner) has been a festival favourite ever since.

If you didn't eat a deep fried candy bar at The Ex did you ever really go? Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Deep fried candy bars

A Scottish chip shop claims to have invented this deep fried delicacy as early as 1995. Regardless of its origin, this indulgent dessert is a highlight for many each year at the CNE.

A corned beef sandwich at The Ex isn't complete without a pickle on the side. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Corned beef sandwiches

Shopsy's was the corned beef king of the CNE. Now, the last remaining vestige of this classic deli sandwich can be found at the Original Montreal Deli in The Food Building.

Pretend you're from the Medieval times when you get a giant turkey leg at The Ex. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Giant turkey legs

The belle of the ball at state fairs throughout the United States (especially in Texas) is this meaty treat that's also a favourite at the CNE. Get the slow-smoked original, or have it coated in crushed frosted flakes and then deep fried.

Deep fried pierogies are always a staple at the CNE. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Pierogies

Naleway Foods has operated its pierogi stand in the CNE Food Building for over 40 years. Deep fried dumplings are the signature dish, though this year they've updated the classic with a poutine-ized pierogi offering.

A trip to the carnival isn't complete without digging into a funnel cake. Photo by Jesse Milns.

Funnel cakes

The scent of funnel cake is a seductive force. Puffy golden squiggles of deep fried dough showered in icing sugar and dressed up with a swirl of soft serve and jam is the ultimate fair food.

Maple and chocolate peanut butter are just a few of the flavours of fudge available at The Ex. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Fudge

First established in 1976, Ye Olde Fudge Pot is among the longest inhabitants of the Food Building. The chunks of fudge are made the old fashioned way in copper kettles and then poured onto marble slab tables to set.

Eat all the colours of the rainbow when you order up a sno cone at The Ex. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Sno cones

Rainbow syrup soaked into a snow ball has never been my cup of tea, but the sugary midway treat is a classic that dates back to 1919 when it first debuted at the State Fair of Texas.

The top restaurants for a pre-theatre dinner understand that you recognize the finer things in life: great food, wine, entertainment, and even better timing. These places get that you have somewhere to be, and have designed entire experiences around these needs to set the stage for the perfect evening out.

Here are my picks for the top restaurants for a pre-theatre dinner in Toronto.

Gare de L’Est

Since this place is literally next to the Crow's Theatre, it only makes sense they’d offer a prix-fixe specifically meant to be served before shows. Menu items include classic French offerings like pork terrine, onion soup, Porc a la Milanaise and champignons bourguignon.

Nord Bistro

A mere two-minute walk from the Tarragon theatre, this place is tiny so you’ll likely have to reserve, but classic comforting French bistro dishes like duck confit accompanied by the perfect glass of wine await you here. A prix fixe dinner menu for $35 a head is served each night, ending at 6:30.

Bosk

This stunning space close to the Royal Alex is on the lobby level of the Shangri-La hotel, and will ensure your pre-theatre dinner is well-timed and elegant with choices on the menu like tomato consomme, wild chinook salmon, agnolotti, and apple rhubarb pie or cucumber and lime bavaroise.

Mengrai Thai 

Located near Berkeley and Richmond just a stone’s throw from Berkeley Street Theatre, this Thai restaurant is used to getting folks out for showings, and opens at 4 p.m. for dinner, so it’s easy to plan out your evening. With an app, drink and main averaging out at around 45 minutes to an hour, this place will fill you with Thai eats on a tight timetable. 

Pai

All of Chef Nuit Regular’s popular Thai restaurants are known for their lightning quick service, and this spot near the Princess of Wales theatre runs with the same precision. Grab spring rolls, beef salad, their famous pad thai or perhaps a beef noodle soup or some oxtail in a hurry.

The Chase Fish & Oyster

Event coordinators working for this seafood restaurant near the Elgin and Winter Garden theatres run by a Chase hospitality group can help you plan the ideal pre-theatre dinner that will get everyone in their seats by curtains up, bellies full from gorging on seafood platters.

Gusto 101

This Italian hotspot on Portland is just a hop, skip and a jump away from Factory Theatre at Bathurst and Adelaide, though you will most definitely need a reservation for a pre-theatre meal of pizza or pasta as it's always crowded here.

Cluny

There’s no specific pre-theatre menu at this French bistro, but it's located directly across from the Young Centre for the Performing Arts on Tank House Lane in the Distillery District. Small plates like asparagus frites, PB & J foie gras or salt cod donuts can be enjoyed on the fly as well as items from the raw bar.

Ramen Raijin

This Japanese soup spot is located just around the corner from Buddies in Bad Times. Its tucked away location means there are often seats at the bar facing the active kitchen even without reservations, and ramen orders typically arrive at the table quickly. Just be careful not to splatter your nice theatre duds.

The Good Son

Less than a block from The Theatre Centre, this pretty restaurant serves up an ample menu of quick cold items like ceviche, tartare and salads for those with less time on their hands, as well as easy upscale pizzas and shareables.

Ice cream is all the rage in Toronto come summertime. From epic ice cream sandwiches to tricked out cones to wild flavours, there's plenty to indulge in if you're craving a frozen treat.

Check out all 25 essential Toronto ice cream treats in this photo gallery.

The Comfort Hotel at Yonge and Charles is about to be transformed into The Anndore House, a new boutique hotel.

The existing hotel will remain partially open as interior design firm Cecconi Simone Inc., revamps the 113 guest rooms located over 11 storeys. 

According to a news release, each guest room will include a record player and a "curated" selection of LPs. "Guests can sit on plush leather club chairs, while they listen to old classics and new hits, as they take in courtyard or downtown views," reads the release because this isn't a regular hotel, it's a boutique hotel.

Craig Harding (who's behind La Palma and Campagnolo) will be at the helm of the hotel's food program, which will include a restaurant designed by Studio Munge. There will also be a Crows Nest Barbershop on site.

The Anndore House is slated to open in November. Rooms starts at $300 per night. 

There's a particular allure to living in a condo that doubles as a hotel. Amenities like room service, on-site restaurants, and fancy rooftop pools always come with considerable cachet, but there's also something intriguing about the bustle that surrounds the common areas of such buildings.

This unit at the Thompson Hotel boasts all these features along with an impressive 1,700 square feet of space just off of King Street West. No wonder it's listed at $1.7 million. 

The floor plan is intelligent here. While it's set up as a one bedroom with a den and TV room in these photos, it could be easily converted to have two or three bedrooms, none of which would feel cramped.

If there's a big highlight, though, it has to be the view of the skyline and the long balcony from which you can take it all in. Let's just hope the buyer likes the CN Tower — they're going to be seeing it a lot.

Specs

• Address: #1306 - 552 Wellington St. West 
• Price: $1,699,900 
• Bedrooms: 2 + 1
• Bathrooms: 2
• Parking: 1
• Walk Score: 97
• Transit Score: 98
• Maintenance Fees: $1,313.68
• Listing agent: Katerina Simon, Right at Home Realty
• Listing ID: C3899435

Good For

Someone sworn to downtown living who has the money to afford a condo with lots of space and the extra amenities offered by the presence of the hotel.

Move On If

You love privacy. While it'd be easy to turn the unit into your personal sanctuary, there's sure to be lots interaction and exposure to hotel guests in the common areas of the building. 

Thanks to Bosley Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage for sponsoring our condo of the week. All editorial written and selected by blogTO.

The CNE kicks off this weekend in Toronto, and while the two and a half week carnival extravaganza includes outrageous foods, rides, concerts and even a casino, there are also plenty of other events to enjoy before the summer unofficially starts to wind down.

Canada is far from perfect, but folks south of the border still see at as beacon of kindness, hope and inclusively.

Back in 2016, Drake placed a giant red and white billboard (well before the sesquicentennial events started cropping up) in Los Angeles, which said, "Let's all get along likey the do in Canada."

Now, the billboard's been up-voted to the top of r/Canada (on Reddit) because Canada seems to feel smug about this dumpster fire of a week.

It's unclear if the billboard for his LA OVO Store still up, but people are loving its setiments regardless.

Drake's no stranger to billboards (including the Billboard chart!). His mysterious signature signs have been spotted all over Toronto too, including outside of a potential new restaurant in the Financial District. 

Dog-friendly cafes in Toronto are spots where our furry friends are not only welcome, but are kept comfortable with water dishes and treats. These are great places to visit after running through a park.

Here are my picks for the top dog-friendly cafes in Toronto.

Tom & Sawyer

Toronto's first dog-friendly cafe, this Leslieville spot serves coffee to humans and freshly made meals, treats and water to your pooch who is also welcome inside and invited to hangout for a while.

Dundas General

This Dundas West cafe and general store not only sells pet treats and supplies, but welcomes dogs with a jar of pet treats and a street-side water bowl.

Goldstruck

This local roaster just below street level in Yorkville has a big jar of treats for dogs and a large window so you can see your furry pal outside when you're at the counter ordering your cayenne or halva latte.

Rooster Coffee House 

This cozy Broadview coffee shop can't allow dogs inside the cafe but they have a special mat, hangout area and water dishes for four-legged friends outside. 

Atlas Espresso Bar

This Front Street cafe just west of Portland is a go-to spot in the neighbourhood for dog owners. Expect to find a water dish and dog treats at the door.

Field Trip

This Bloorcourt cafe and bar has water and dog treats and a large wooden patio enclosure where you can hang out while keeping a close eye on your furry friend.

G For Gelato

This Jarvis Street cafe does canine-friendly flavours of gelato like their dairy-free hazelnut with dog treat sprinkles. While dogs can't go into the cafe itself, they are welcome to chill on or near the benches outside.

Wallace Espresso 

This small coffee shop on Dupont has a dog dish outside to keep your canine refreshed as you grab your drink inside. There's also a bench out front so you can keep them company while inhaling your espresso.

Fix Coffee and Bikes

While dogs aren't allowed inside this Gladstone Avenue cafe, they have the perfect turf patio hangout spot where Fido can chill and have a drink.

Jimmy's on Ossington

You can't bring dogs inside the Ossington location of this mini-cafe chain, but Jimmy's does have dog treats near the door to reward your pal for waiting outside for a minute while you get caffeinated. 

Watch out Canada Goose because there's another distinctly Canadian creature coming to town.

Moose Knuckles, the luxury sportswear brand based in Montreal, is opening its first ever standalone store right here in Toronto, reports Retail Insider today.

A post shared by Moose Knuckles (@mooseknucklescanada) on Apr 22, 2017 at 1:39pm PDT

Fittingly, Moose Knuckles will be located right across from the Canada Goose outpost at the Yorkdale Shopping Centre. It's slated to be up and running in October.

Before then, it'll open in a different Yorkdale storefront as a pop-up.

Charcoal-infused ice cream, 67 cent burgers and free sushi burritos are just a few of the lineup-inducing items in Toronto. 

Today, however, book lovers across the city were willing to stand around and wait for their chance to score deals at the Friends of Toronto Public Library's clearance book sale.

A post shared by mcco12 (@mcco12) on Aug 17, 2017 at 7:04am PDT

The lineup reportedly spilled out the door and onto Yonge Street, which is pretty unsurprising considering everything was priced between 10 and 50 cents.

A post shared by Kate Burtinsky (@k_burts02) on Aug 17, 2017 at 7:46am PDT

At the last sale in March, the queue also snaked its way through the Toronto Reference Library.

A post shared by New Collection (@newcollectioner) on Aug 17, 2017 at 10:12am PDT

If you missed it today, the sale continues tomorrow and Saturday, so stop by to see which books, CDs and DVDs are left. 

Taste of Manila shuts down Bathurst and Wilson for a giant street festival and feast. This weekend is a biggie with the Toronto Vegan Food and Drink Festival and Big Feastival also on the schedule.

The best perogies in Toronto are made from scratch and pinched by hand. These Polish and Ukrainian dumplings are stuffed with various delicious fillings, and whether they’re served traditionally with fried onions, bacon and sour cream or more adventurously with butter chicken or kimchi, they're definitely one of the city’s ultimate comfort foods.

Here are the best perogies in Toronto.

The CNE is back for 2017 running through September 4. There's always lots to eat and do so where to start? Concerts, rides, games and a good dose of nostalgia should all be on the agenda.

Here are my picks for the top things to do at the CNE this year.

Take a selfie in front of the CNE sign

The Toronto sign at City Hall has proven to be the city's most effective marketing tool in years. This summer, the CNE has one of its own so be sure to get that essential snap.

See a concert 

There's actually a concert happening every single night. Big names like Colin James, Kiefer Sutherland, Sam Roberts Band, Marcia Griffiths, The Sheepdogs and A Tribe Called Red are on the schedule.

Pig out

Food is always a big draw at the CNE and this year you'll be able to chow down on things like the Sugar Mountain multi-tiered dessert, deep-fried chicken feet and spaghetti donut balls.

Play at the Gaming Garage

Play and watch eSports and pinball inside this brand new gaming zone. There'll be video game developers and exhibitors, but more importantly, there will be games in every corner.

Pretend you're on the East Coast

Feel like you're in a real life East Coast kitchen party at this two-day special event featuring East Coast music, Newfoundland screeching-in ceremonies and oyster shucking. There'll be lots of fish, fiddles, as well as East Coast wine and beer to keep you quenched. 

Watch chefs cook up a storm

There are over a dozen celebrity chefs in town for the Ex. Food Network celeb Michael Smith is chief among them and will be in the house to share his cooking secrets on August 19. 

Catch the Solar Eclipse

Though Toronto won't see the sun be fully covered by the moon, we should get enough action to still warrant a viewing party. The Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics is hosting one at the CNE on August 21 and is giving away glasses so you can see it safely. 

Drink local

The CNE has its own craft beer festival from August 25 to 27 featuring 11 local breweries. Don't miss the special butter tart beer from Sawdust City Brewing.  

Go on a food truck eating spree

The massive Food Truck Frenzy is from August 25 to 27. It includes 25 food trucks from across the GTA who will be cooking up a storm on four-wheels with favourites like Eva's Original Chimneys, FeasTO and the Food Dudes.

Ride the 90-year-old tilt-a-whirl

This year marks the 90th anniversary of the iconic tilt-a-whirl ride, which made its debut in Minnesota in 1927. You can hop on anytime as the ride will be swirling around for the duration of the Ex.