CN TowerStanding 1,815ft (553m) high, Toronoto's landmark CN Tower is
the world's tallest building, a celebrated icon, an important
telecommunications hub and the centre of tourism in Toronto. About
two million people visit the tower each year to take in the
panoramic view and enjoy all its attractions. The tower was built
in 1976 by the company Canadian National, who undertook the project
simply to prove the strength of Canadian industry and solve the
city's communication problems. Since then tourist attractions and
facilities have been added, and the revitalised tower opened to the
public in 1998, proving a hit with locals and visitors alike. The
tower has four look out levels. At the first at 1,122ft (342m) is
an outdoor observation deck with a spectacular glass floor;
somewhat higher at the next level is an indoor observation deck and
the Horizon's café, offering light meals high in the sky; at the
1,150ft (351m) level is a revolving restaurant, which rotates once
every 72 minutes, al
Address: 301 Front Street West
Website: www.cntower.ca
Telephone: (416) 868 6937
Transportation: Union Station
Opening Time: In summer, open daily from 9am to 11pm. Phone or
check website for other seasonal hours
Admission: Rates vary from C$22.99 to C$34.99, depending on the
ticket type: concessions are vavailable |
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