The first Toronto Star’s Lake Ontario Dog Derby swimming contest was held at the CNE regatta course September 5-6, 1933 Over 150 dogs from all over Ontario took part in four classes with a grand champion event. The big winner was Timmy, a Sheppard, who completed the 400-metre course in under 6 minutes. What started as an amusing idea in the Toronto Star Sports Department became reality with the Star providing $500 for trophies and prize money. 1. Start of CNE Star Dog Derby, September 5, 1933, Fonds 1266, Item 31081. 2. Canadian National Exhibition miscellany, 1933, Fonds 70, Series 756, File 39. #TOhistory #TorontoArchives #CNE